Superintendent Search
The Homewood School District 153 Board of Education has begun the search process to replace Superintendent Dr. Scott McAlister who is retiring June 30, 2026. SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT, an educational search firm, was hired to assist in this process.
We'll be posting news and updates here, so check back often.
Superintendent Search Timeline
*The Board of Education reserves the right to revise the timeline based on unforeseen circumstances.
September 3-4, 2025
Consultants Facilitate Community Engagement:
- Conduct Interviews with Focus Groups/Board of Education
- Conduct Open Forum for Staff and Community
- Collect Online Survey Feedback from Members of the School Community (available online September 3- 10)
August-October 2025
Accept and Screen Applications
September 22, 2025
Consultants Present New Superintendent Profile to the Board
Mid-October 2025
Consultants Interview and Vet Promising Candidates
October 27, 2025
Consultants Present Slate of 5-7 Recommended Candidates to the Board & Conduct Interviewing Workshop
November 3-4, 2025
Board Conducts Initial Interviews of 5-7 Candidates (Special Board Mtgs)
November 10-11, 2025
Board Conducts Second Interviews of 3 Finalists over three days
Board Selects their Top Choice
November 12-21, 2025
Board may choose to conduct a site visit or make reference calls
Board negotiates contract with selected candidate
November 24, 2025
Board Takes Formal Action on the New Superintendent Contract
July 1, 2026
New Superintendent Assumes Duties