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Board weighs shared services, interim and full‑time superintendent options
Summary
The Alexandria Township Board discussed three staffing paths — shared services, an interim superintendent or a full‑time hire — and heard public questions about savings, candidate availability and impacts on school leadership and student outcomes.
The Alexandria Township Board of Education considered three staffing paths for the district on April 21: shared services, appointing an interim superintendent or hiring a full‑time superintendent. Board President D. Walker outlined the options during opening remarks, saying the board was weighing "shared services," an "interim superintendent," and a "full‑time superintendent."
The board heard extended public comment about how each option would affect day‑to‑day leadership and district finances. Ms. Demetrio asked about "potential savings with shared services," and Mr. Larkowski asked about the timeline and cost tiers for a superintendent search. Speakers also raised questions about whether a candidate from a sending district would be familiar with younger grades and whether any shared‑services superintendent would be as visible and engaged in the school as the current superintendent. The meeting moved into executive session at 8:10 PM to discuss personnel before returning to open session and adjourning.
