The Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 Board of Education voted to approve an amended employment agreement for Superintendent Wilder and announced a mutual leadership transition, saying Wilder will conclude his service at the close of business March 31, 2026.

"Board of Education and Mr. Wilder have reached a mutual agreement regarding a leadership transition and consequently Mr. Wilder will conclude his service as Superintendent effective at the close of business on 03/31/2026," the board said in a prepared statement read at the meeting. The board's statement thanked Wilder for his service and said the district would follow a collaborative and transparent process as it identifies the next superintendent.

The board approved the amended employment agreement by roll-call vote after a motion and second; the record shows affirmative votes from all members present. Consistent with the district succession plan, the board said Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Educational Programs Nick Ronick will serve as acting superintendent during the transition. The board also said it will work with the Illinois Association of School Boards to facilitate interviews and hiring, incorporating input from students, teachers, administrators and the broader District 427 community.

Later in the meeting the board moved to hold an executive session citing exemptions under the Illinois Open Meetings Act for: security procedures and building safety (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)), placement of individual students in special education programs (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10)), and appointment, employment, compensation or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). The motion to enter executive session was moved, seconded and carried by roll call.

Board members requested patience from the community during the transition and said they intended to involve broad stakeholder input in the superintendent search. The board did not announce a timeline for the public search or for public forums at the meeting.