Libertyville, IL — The Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 is moving forward with its search for a new superintendent, with interviews set to begin in the coming weeks.
The Search Process
BWP & Associates has been engaged as a professional search firm to assist with finding suitable superintendent candidates and the comprehensive search process includes several essential steps, which include:
- Interviews will be conducted with 10 to 12 carefully selected candidates
- Candidate selection is based on a leadership profile developed through comprehensive community survey feedback
- An interview preparation workshop with the school board is scheduled for January 13
Timeline and Selection Process
The school board is expected to make its final superintendent selection during one of two upcoming meetings:
- February 10, 2025
- February 24, 2025
Interim Leadership Strategy
District 128 has taken proactive measures to ensure leadership continuity for this upcoming school year by hiring two interim superintendents:
- Raymond Lechner
- Rebecca Nelson
These interim leaders will serve for the 2024-25 school year to ensure seamless operational management during this critical transitional phase.
Background on Previous Leadership Transition
Interim appointments were made following an agreement reached by Denise Herrmann, former superintendent, and school board. Under that plan, Herrmann agreed to accept administrative leave during summer break for at least 90 days as part of her separation agreement with school district officials.
Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 anticipates hiring its next permanent superintendent by July 2025 – marking an exciting new chapter in their educational journey.
