District 113A to Discuss Search for Interim, Permanent Superintendents

could possibly hire an interim superintendent Wednesday night, according to Board President Mike Aurelio.

The District 113A school board will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss its search for both a permanent and interim superintendent, who will take over following of former Superintendent Tim Ricker.

Included on the meeting agenda is a closed session in which board members will discuss personnel. The board does expect action as a result of closed session, according to the agenda.

Last month, that the board interviewed one candidate Dec. 23, the same night they with Ricker. They hope to interview one or two more candidates Wednesday and could possibly approve a contract, Aurelio said.

District 113A has been under the leadership of Asst. Superintendent Mary Gricus and the district's administrative team while the school board searches for an interim superintendent.

Gricus is ineligible for the position because she lacks proper certification, according to district officials. 

Aurelio said the board has been working with the Illinois Association of School Boards, the same firm that is searching for its permanent superintendent, to fill the interim position. IASB officials have provided at least one outside candidate, but others could be considered as well, he said.

The interim superintendent will serve on a part-time basis until June 30, 2012, the date Ricker before he turned in his resignation.

Board members will also have a discussion Wednesday on its search for a permanent superintendent, which has been ongoing since October.

According to the meeting agenda, the board will discuss dates and notices for public forums; groups to interview candidate finalists; dates, times and format for group interviews; questions for interviews; and a board dinner with the candidate, as well as a follow-up interview.

District 113A hopes to have a permanent superintendent by July 1. The district is accepting applications until Jan. 31, and will begin interviewing candidates in February, Aurelio said.

The special meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at , 16100 W. 127th St.