Interim Wyckoff Superintendent Richard Kuder Accepts Offer for Permanent Post

Interim Wyckoff Superintendent Richard Kuder may be able to shed himself of the "interim" title following Monday's scheduled Board Of Education meeting. 

Board of Education President Rob Francin told Wyckoff Patch Kuder had been offered and had accepted a contract to take on the superintendent's role permanently. The contract has been approved by the County and the board will officially vote on the matter Monday.

"Richard  has 10 years in the district and he knows it very well," Francin said. "He has a great educational background prior to coming to Wyckoff. He's been a Principal here and now has a year's experience as the interim superintendent. We have confidence in him that he can lead the district forward."

Kuder, the former Principal of Eisenhower Middle School, was selected as interim superintendent in June. Approximately 25 people, including Kuder, applied for the job to lead the K-8 district after the school board to lead the search and instead . 

The Department of Education regulations state that districts with enrollment of 1,501 to 3,000 pupils can offer superintendents up to $155,000. The Wyckoff School District educates approximately 2,380 children. Kuder currently earns $180,000 annually as interim superintendent.

The Board will meet at the Eisenhower School at 6:30 p.m. Monday