The screening committee, chaired by Dr. Rachel Kelly, consisted of three parents and three teachers. They interviewed four candidates, all of whom are sitting principals in the region. Afterward the committee discussed its findings with Quattrone, identifying the strengths of each candidate and any concerns to be probed further. "We are now in that phase of the process," said Quattrone. "We are doing the reference checks, review of writing samples, and follow up conversations with candidates," he said. "Taking the time to be fully informed, balanced, and thoughtful is in the best interests of everyone." He expects to complete the process by early May.
Earlier in the process Quattrone, Kelly, and Dr. John Kehoe reviewed 130 applicants and interviewed six. They eventually forwarded four to the screening committee. The original timeline called for an April deadline, but the interviews were postponed for two weeks due to scheduling conflicts.
