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District 25's Superintendent, Dr. Lori Bein, is retiring at the end of this school year (23-24). The Board of Education's search for the District's next Superintendent is underway. This search process will take place over the fall months of 2023 and opportunities will be available for all community members that wish to share input to be considered in the selection process of the next Superintendent of District 25.
This page is the main information hub for the Superintendent search process, with dates of forums and timelines for what to expect. Should you have any questions about the information on this page, please email website@sd25.org.
Get Involved!
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Parent/Guardian Forums
Current District 25 parents had two opportunities in September to provide their input in-person into the Superintendent Search. Click here for the specific dates.
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Community-Wide Forums
There were three forums held for the community to provide their input on the Superintendent Search. Click here for specific dates.
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Online Survey
An online survey was open to the public September 11 - October 2. The survey is now closed and we appreciate everyone who contributed their feedback!
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The Timeline
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July & August | 2023
July 11, 2023
- School Exec Connect facilitates a planning meeting with District 25's Board of Education.
August 15, 2023
- School Exec Connect finalizes search details with District 25's Board of Education.
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Sept & Oct | 2023
September 1 - October 27, 2023
- School Exec Connect advertises the position, recruits candidates, then accepts and screens applicants.
September 6 - October 2, 2023
- School Exec Connect facilitates community engagement/forums:
- Conduct interviews or focus groups with Board Members and conduct multiple focus groups for staff, parents, and the greater Arlington Heights community.
- Publish the online survey for all staff and community members (available online September 11 - October 2)
October 10, 2023
- School Exec Connect presents a Community Engagement Report and a New Superintendent Profile based on the community engagement to the Board (open special session meeting).
October 28 - November 10, 2023
- School Exec Connect interviews selected applicants.
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Nov & Dec | 2023
November 14, 2023
- School Exec Connect conducts an interviewing workshop for the Board in a closed session meeting.
- School Exec Connect presents a slate of 5-7 candidates to the Board in a closed session meeting.
November 27 - December 1, 2023
- District 25 Board of Education interviews 5-7 candidates at Special Closed Session Board Meetings.
- Final candidates determined
December 4, 2023
- Background checks begin on final candidates.
December 4 - 11, 2023
- District 25's Board of Education conducts second round interviews of finalists at Special Closed Session Board Meetings.
- District 25's Board of Education selects their top choice and may choose to conduct a site visit or conduct reference calls.
- District 25's Board of Education negotiates contract with selected candidate.
December 12, 2023
- District 25 Board of Education takes formal action on the next Superintendent's contract.
The Process
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At the June 13, 2023 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a contract with School Exec Connect, an educational search firm, to assist in the process of finding the District's next Superintendent. School Exec Connect will lead the search for the District's next Superintendent through a rigorous process of inviting feedback from the following in Arlington Heights:
- District 25 Staff
- District 25 Administration
- District 25 Middle School Students
- District 25 PTA Presidents
- District 25 Union Leadership
- Arlington Heights Heads of Government
- Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce & Non-Profit Leaders
- Greater Arlington Heights Community
Feedback was gathered through forums that targeted each group listed above. Each of those forums were held in person and two forums were held virtually for the greater Arlington Heights Community. Within these forums, School Exec Connect asked attendees to provide input on the District's strengths, the District's challenges, and the characteristics the next Superintendent should possess.
School Exec Connect also asked for feedback via a five minute online survey that was available from September 11 - October 2. This survey was open to everyone in Arlington Heights who wished to give their feedback.
Now that the feedback is gathered, School Exec Connect will present a slate of 5-7 candidates to the Board. The Board will then spend time during Special Closed Session Board Meetings interviewing candidates, with the goal of selecting their top choice to negotiate a contract. Should a contract be reached, the Board would then take formal action at an Open Board Meeting on the next Superintendent's contract.
