April 15, 2010 - The Oak Park and River Forest High School Board of Education is pleased to announce its selection of Mr. Steven Tsutomu Isoye as the school’s next superintendent, effective July 1, 2010. At a special Board meeting Thursday, April 15, Board members formally affirmed their unanimous selection of Mr. Isoye, recently named Illinois High School Principal of the Year. The Board also approved a 3-year contract through June 30, 2013, at a salary of $205,000 for the 2010-11 contract year. After the Board meeting, Mr. Isoye met the OPRFHS faculty and staff in an informal reception. More information is available by clicking here.
March 26, 2010 - At the Thursday, March 25, 2010, Board of Education meeting, Board member Dr. Dee Millard reported that the Board has made a unanimous, though still confidential, choice of a final candidate for Superintendent. The Board initially interviewed six semi-finalists for the position of superintendent, which it then narrowed down to three finalists. Confidential interviews were conducted this week by representative stakeholders, including the Board of Education, administration, faculty, staff, community, and a student. The Board plans to make an official, public announcement of the appointment at its April 29, 2010, Board of Education meeting, pending the process of negotiating a contract. The Board of Education thanks all of those who were involved in, and have been supportive of, this process and appreciates continued respect for the confidentiality of the process.
March 9, 2010 - School Exec Connect, the District's superintendent search firm, presented prospective candidates to the Board of Education in closed session Tuesday. The Board has identified six candidates who members would like to interview as the next step in the process. Additional steps, including interviews with finalists by a confidential 14-member stakeholder commnittee, will take place through March and early April with the Board aiming to approve a contract with a new superintendent for the 2010-2011 year at the April 29, 2010, Board of Education meeting.
Feb. 8, 2010 - Superintendent profile, search protocol/stakeholder committee discussed
The Board of Education has finalized the desired profile of a new superintendent that will be shared with prospective candidates and guide the District through the process of selecting a new administrative leader for the 2010-2011 year. The Board also has decided that a 14-member stakeholder committee will conduct confidential interviews with finalists to contribute essential community and stakeholder input into the Board’s decision. For more information and copies of the executive summary and full report, click here.
Jan. 5, 2010 - Invitation to Focus Group Sessions & Survey - Superintendent Attributes
The Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education is entering into a search for a new school superintendent. We believe that your input will provide valuable guidance for us as we move through the process of selecting a new superintendent. Numerous hour-long focus group sessions have been scheduled in January to help develop the desired profile for our next superintendent. An online survey is available, as well.
Board of Education invitation and details - Focus Group Session & Survey - Updated 1/15/10
