The District 99 Board of Education has hired an outside search firm, School Exec Connect, to assist in the nationwide search for the district's next superintendent of schools. Dr. Mark McDonald, current District 99 superintendent, will retire in June 2016.
The Board hosted a Community Forum to collect input about what qualities community members would like to see in the next superintendent of schools; a survey was also open for the community to provide input. Please view the report (PDF) here of the new superintendent profile.
Superintendent Search Timeline
- Week of August 31 – Consultants Issue Survey and Conduct Focus Groups to Gather Feedback from Staff, Students, Parents and Community
- September 14, 2015 - Consultants Present New Superintendent Profile to the Board
- October 19, 2015 - Consultants Present Slate of Six Recommended Candidates to the Board
- October 26 – 27, 2015 - Board Conducts Initial Interviews of Six Candidates
- November 4, 2015 - Board Conducts Second Interviews of Three Finalists
- November, 2015 - Board Selects their Top Choice, Makes Reference Calls, Conducts Additional Reference Check, and Negotiates Contract with Selected Candidate
- December 14, 2015 - Board Takes Formal Action on the New Superintendent’s Contract
- July 1, 2016 - New Superintendent Assumes Duties
“It’s an exciting time for all of us at District 99 as we thoughtfully search for our next leader,” says Board President Dr. Nancy Kupka. “Our high schools are two of the best in the nation, and we are committed to finding someone who will deliver excellent educational programming and be focused on student success.”
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