School finalists to be interviewed next week
HILARY MATHESON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 12 years, 6 months AGO
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. | January 6, 2014 8:00 PM
Five finalists for Kalispell Public Schools superintendent will be interviewed next week.
Interviews conducted by the school board will be Jan. 13 and 14 at the Kalispell Middle School library, 205 Northwest Lane. The interview sessions are open to the public.
Three candidates will be interviewed Monday, Jan. 13:
— 5 p.m., Deborah Akers, a superintendent in Princeton, W. Va.
— 6:30 p.m., Mark Flatau, a superintendent in Cle Elum, Wash.
— 8 p.m., Glenn Gelbrich, a superintendent in Juneau, Alaska.
The final two candidates will be interviewed Tuesday, Jan. 14:
— 5:30 p.m., Randy Cline, a superintendent from Frenchtown.
— 7 p.m., Thomas Moore, an assistant superintendent in Great Falls.
The day before the interviews, community members have the opportunity to meet candidates during a social gathering. The meet-and-greet session is Sunday, Jan. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell.
Superintendent finalists were narrowed down from nine applicants. The position was advertised with a salary of $125,000, plus benefits, depending on experience.
Candidates are being considered to succeed Superintendent Darlene Schottle, who is resigning at the end of the school year on June 30.
Reporter Hilary Matheson may be reached at 758-4431 or by email at [email protected].
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