Superintendent search underway

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Maryville R-II Board of Education members pose as they will all be returning following the April election. Incumbents Elaine Wilson and Frank Grispino will both be running unopposed for another three-year term on the board. Pictured from left, front row: Roger Baker, Frank Grispino and Rob Sparks. Back row: Jason Haer, Shane Sims, Sean Wiedmaier and Elaine Wilson.

The Maryville R-II Board of Education will see little change for the 2015 year since incumbents Elaine Wilson and Frank Grispino will each be running unopposed for another three-year term on the board in the April election.

However, with the resignation of Superintendent Larry Linthacum, big changes are still underway.

With assistance from the Missouri School Boards Association, the search for a new superintendent began last week.

The board will accept applications for the position through Feb. 6.

“We are looking for a good leader and a person who will connect with our community,” said Assistant Superintendent Steve Klotz. “That person needs to provide that leadership we’ve grown accustomed to.”

A representative from MSBA will visit Maryville to gather information from stakeholders on Feb. 2. Community members will have an opportunity to provide input from 4 to 6 p.m. A specific location will be announced at a later date.

The board will review candidates on Feb. 11. From there, interviews will take place and the candidate will be hired by Feb. 19, Linthacum said in Tuesday’s board meeting.

“We have a lot of good positive things going on in our district,” Klotz said. “We’re going to want someone who can come in and provide leadership for what we’re doing well, but also provide new ideas and strategies, and connect with the community so we can continue to have that great positive culture.”