Public Questions Moorestown School District's Superintendent Hiring Process

Members of the public questioned the process the Moorestown School District uses for hiring superintendents in the wake of the district’s third resignation since 2012, the Burlington County Times reports.

Timothy Rehm resigned effective Oct. 26 for personal reasons and is taking a position as a principal/superintendent at a school district in Ocean County.

Moorestown is awaiting approval from the State Board of Education to approve a temporary superintendent, according to the report.

At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, some residents suggested the district examine its process, perhaps considering a qualified candidate already in the district, according to the report.

Salaries have been a big problem for school districts in retaining superintendents, and a large number of contracts expire following the 2015-16 school year statewide.

Read more at burlingtoncountytimes.com.