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Superintendent search narrows to five

HILARY MATHESON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 12 years, 7 months AGO
by HILARY MATHESON
EDUCATION REPORTER Hilary Matheson covers education for the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on schools, students, and the policies that shape public education across Northwest Montana. Matheson regularly reports on school boards, district decisions and issues affecting teachers and families. Her work examines how funding, enrollment and state policy influence local school systems. She helps readers understand how education decisions affect students and communities throughout the region. IMPACT: Hilary’s work provides transparency and insight into the schools that serve thousands of local families. | December 17, 2013 7:18 PM

Five applicants move forward in the Kalispell Public Schools superintendent search.

The candidates were narrowed down from nine total applicants by Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees Tuesday. 

Candidates are as follows in alphabetical order: 

— Deborah Akers, a superintendent in Princeton, W. Va.

— Randy Cline, a superintendent in Frenchtown.

— Mark Flatau, a superintendent in Cle Elum, Wash.

— Glenn Gelbrich, a superintendent in Juneau, Alaska.

— Thomas Moore, an assistant superintendent in Great Falls.

Interviews are slated for Jan. 13 through 14.

 Reporter Hilary Matheson may be reached at 758-4431 or by email at [email protected].

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