Park City Day School families will see a push toward broader racial and socioeconomic diversity, expanded financial aid, and a harder look at classroom technology when the 2026-27 school year opens Wednesday, Aug. 19.

That's the agenda Dan Vorenberg laid out in his first on-record interview since being named interim head of school July 22. Speaking on KPCW's "Local News Hour" on Wednesday, July 29, Vorenberg said the private preschool-through-8th-grade school's independence gives him room to act quickly.

"There are issues of access that we can address," Vorenberg said. "We can really build a sense of community where we all don't look the same, we all don't come from the same background, we all don't live in the same house. There's a real sense of connectivity through that."

As we reported July 23, Vorenberg brings 47 years of education experience, including more than 30 years leading independent schools. His most recent post was interim head at New Roads School in Los Angeles.

Financial aid as a lever

Vorenberg told KPCW that the school's operational flexibility allows it to offer more financial aid without the bureaucratic layers a public district faces. He framed the effort as inseparable from his diversity goal: every new family and every new faculty member from a different background adds to the community's range of perspectives.

Technology under review

On screens and devices, Vorenberg signaled skepticism. He said the school has "a lot of different mechanisms right now to develop knowledge" but added that he's not sure the school is "really good at developing wisdom." His preference: bringing students together in person to work through problems collaboratively rather than relying on screen-based tools.

A one-year mandate

Vorenberg said explicitly that he is not a candidate for the permanent job. His goal, he told KPCW, is "to make it the most attractive long-term headship for another candidate."

The school's Board of Trustees is working with search firm Carney, Sandoe & Associates to find a permanent head, who is expected to start in the 2027-28 school year, according to the school's website. Board president Jon Golden called Vorenberg the right fit for the transition year when announcing his appointment July 22, citing his "deep understanding of independent schools."

A search committee that includes trustees, a teacher, and a parent representative will bring finalists before the community for feedback before the board votes. No specific timeline for that process has been announced. Families with questions can reach the search committee at [email protected].