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Beloit board discusses interviewing two finalists for assistant superintendent role; trustees debate scope and board involvement

School District of Beloit Board of Education · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Interim Superintendent Dr. Anderson recommended two internal finalists, Emily Pels and Leah Mallett, for an assistant superintendent role retitled to strengthen internal superintendent pipeline; trustees debated whether the full board should interview candidates, potential legal implications, and whether to combine interviews with a workshop on a donor proposal. Staff will poll members for meeting dates.

Dr. Anderson told the board he had interviewed four internal candidates for the role retitled from director of teaching and learning to assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction; he said two candidates—Emily Pels and Leah Mallett—"rose to the top." Dr. Anderson said his intent is to prepare a potential internal candidate who could be a viable future superintendent and asked for board input on final interviews so the chosen candidate would have board support. (Dr. Anderson.)

Several board members…

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