The School Committee wants to have an interim superintendent on board by the end of June.
LUDLOW – The School Committee hopes to have hired an interim superintendent of schools by the end of June, School Committee Chairman Michael J. Kelliher said.
The interim superintendent will replace Theresa M. Kane who will leave July 1 to take a job as superintendent of the East Windsor, Conn., public schools.
The School Committee is looking for an interim superintendent to take the job for six months, or longer if a permanent superintendent cannot be found in six months.
Consultant Patricia Correira of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees is helping the School Committee do a preliminary screening of applicants for the position. The School Committee requested a list from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees of candidates who could serve as interim superintendent.
Kelliher said the School Committee is planning to interview some finalists for the interim superintendent position either the last week of April or the first week of May. Kelliher said he wants to get an interim superintendent on board as soon as possible so Kane and the interim superintendent can work together to provide a transition before Kane leaves.
Kane said she will be available in the summer to help ease the transition.
Correira told the School Committee in an interview that there are retired superintendents who are willing to take the job of interim superintendent.
Once an interim superintendent is hired, the School Committee will contract with a consultant to advertise and interview for a permanent school superintendent for the school district, Kelliher said.
The School Committee also has voted to advertise for two elementary principals. The principal positions at East Street School and Veterans Park School will be advertised for 30 days.
Two search committees will interview for the principal positions, and it will be up to the interim superintendent to appoint the new principals in July, Kelliher said.