Following is the planned timeline to hire the next superintendent of Cass School District 63. The new superintendent will replace Mr. Mark Cross, who is retiring June 30, 2026.

June and July
Development of survey, profile, vacancy announcement, and search site

July 15
Board President announces Superintendent retirement and search process to the community

July 31
Superintendent search survey distributed to staff, parents, and community

August 18
Superintendent search survey deadline

August 19 Board Meeting
Board appoints screening consultants and reviews survey results, profile, and announcement

August 28
Vacancy announcement released and job vacancy posted

October 10
Candidate application deadline

Week of October 13
Consultants interview and screen selected candidates

October 21 Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Consultants review candidate pool and recommended finalists

November 5 Board Meeting (Closed Session)
First round Board interviews 

November 6 Board Meeting (Closed Session)
First round Board interviews 

Week of November 12 (Closed Session)
Second round Board interviews 

November 18 Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Board decision and contract offer to selected candidate

Week of December 1
Superintendent contract finalized

December 16 Board Meeting
Board formally hires the new superintendent

July 1, 2026
New superintendent officially begins duties

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