Superintendent Retirement and Search Process Unveiled

The board heard the superintendent’s retirement announcement after decades of service and received a detailed overview of the upcoming search process, including costs, timeline, and next steps for selecting new leadership. 9mins

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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Board Of Education Special Meeting | August 18, 2025
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Brian Wojcicki
Springfield, Illinois
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  • Superintendent Gill encouraged families to schedule physicals, immunizations, and attend upcoming school events such as meet-the-teacher nights and back-to-school activities.
  • Superintendent Gill announced that the current school year would be her final year as superintendent.
  • Superintendent Gill reflected on a 35-year career in education, including 30 years in District 186.
  • Superintendent Gill stated an intention to focus on family and consider other career opportunities in the future.
  • Board Member Lael-Wolf introduced Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) representatives who outlined the upcoming process for the superintendent search.
  • Former state superintendent Carmen Ayala provided board members with materials including a PowerPoint presentation, a consultant agreement, and consultant resumes related to the superintendent search process.
  • IASB described the organization's executive search team and its experience conducting superintendent searches across Illinois.
  • IASB explained that the organization also offers a workshop for boards and new superintendents within the first six months to review agreements and support a successful start.
  • IASB outlined the base cost and optional fees for the superintendent search process, explaining that pricing is determined by district enrollment.
  • IASB outlined the tentative timeline for the superintendent search, including board action to hire the firm and posting the position online.
  • IASB explained the timing of superintendent searches, noting that the current period is the busiest for candidate openings and placements.
  • IASB indicated that the application deadline for the superintendent search would likely be in mid to late October.
  • IASB described the process for reviewing superintendent applications, providing regular updates, conducting screening interviews in November, and presenting a slate of candidates for board interviews in closed session.
  • IASB projected that the board would select a new superintendent in late December or early January, allowing time for a transition period before the July 1, 2026 start date.
  • Chair Austin announced that the next board meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 2nd at 5:30. At that meeting, the board may vote on a contract with IASB to begin the superintendent search process.
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