Superintendent search begins

During a special Staunton Board of Education meeting held on Monday, March 7, Interim Superintendent Michael Kelly reported that the Illinois Association of School Boards, the firm conducting the search for a new superintendent, had sent out a survey for staff, parents and the public. It was also decided that Kelly will host an event for the public to offer suggestions on the search at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at the unit library.

The members of the school board realize that the selection of a new superintendent is probably the most important decision they will make and value input from p...