District 58 Issues Survey For Help In Superintendent Search

DOWNERS GROVE, IL -- Since Dr. Kari Cremascoli announced she was stepping down from her position as District 58 superintendent, the search to replace her has been on the minds of parents, staff, and district officials. Following the launch of a nationwide superintendent search, District 58 officials are asking residents to share their thoughts and concerns about the position in an online survey.

The survey asks community members about such issues as the types of skills they'd like to see in a superintendent and which concerns for the school district they find most urgent. The online superintendent survey is available in Spanish and English will be available through Feb. 20.

Feb. 20 is also the date on which the district is holding two focus groups to discuss the ongoing superintendent search. The focus groups, which are open to the community, will be held at Herrick and O'Neill Middle Schools.

Once the superintendent survey and focus groups are completed, board members will screen 10 to 12 applicants. In early March, they will narrow the pool down to four to six recommended applicants and prepare to hold interviews.

Board members say the first round of interviews for a new superintendent is likely to begin on March 7. The second round of interviews is set for March 11.

District 58 board members hope to formally approve a new superintendent on March 18.

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