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Board considers shared superintendent, interim and full-time options
Summary
The Alexandria Township Board of Education reviewed three superintendent staffing paths—shared services, an interim appointment, or hiring a full-time superintendent—and fielded public questions about costs, visibility of shared candidates and potential savings.
The Alexandria Township Board of Education on April 21 discussed whether to pursue a shared superintendent arrangement, appoint an interim superintendent, or hire a full-time superintendent. Board President Doug Walker outlined the three options and opened the floor to public comment; the meeting record notes the discussion began after the board called the meeting to order at 7:14 PM.
Members of the public raised operational and fiscal questions about shared services, including whether a shared superintendent would be as visible and engaged as the current superintendent. One speaker asked whether candidate Mr. McKinney would have "experience with younger grades" and whether he would be "as visible and involved around the school as Mr. McPeek is," reflecting community concern about continuity of leadership. Another participant asked whether the district could use shared services on an interim basis. The board did not take a formal vote on a staffing path during the meeting and moved into an executive session at 8:10 PM to discuss personnel matters.
