The District 96 Board of Education is working to identify its next superintendent for our schools following the June 2027 retirement of Dr. Martha Ryan-Toye. The board has engaged BWP and Associates to assist in this search. Part of the search process includes seeking input from community stakeholders on their wishes for the district’s next leader.

Thank you to those who attended BWP’s open forum. Staff, families, and community members are now invited to provide input via a confidential survey. This 5-minute survey is open through September 18. BWP will use the feedback provided in the survey and community conversations to build a leadership profile. This profile will outline the key characteristics, skills, and experiences desired in the next superintendent as applications are reviewed. 

Survey – English  |  Survey – Spanish

BWP Search Timeline (subject to change):
October: Leadership profile is created and shared with D96 Board

October 10: Application deadline; BWP begins screening for candidates most closely matching the leadership profile

November 4: In closed session, BWP meets with D96 Board to present candidate slate (typically 4-6 candidates), interview schedule, and sample questions

Week of November 16: In closed session, D96 Board conducts Round 1 interviews

Week of November 30: In closed session, D96 Board conducts Round 2 (final) interviews

December: Contract will be offered and finalized

January: The new superintendent will be announced at the January 2027 Board meeting