After months of searching across the country for candidates and engaging with the community for input, OPS Board of Education has narrowed its search for the next superintendent.
The search began in May of last year. 26 people applied and four finalists were approved Thursday.
The candidates include:
- Thomas Ahart, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools.
- Christopher Bernier, the current superintendent for the school district of lee county in fort Myers, Florida.
- Matthew Ray who currently serves at the Interim Superintendent for Omaha Public Schools.
- Luis Solano the Deputy Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District.
There will be a community meet and greet on Monday the 12 from 5 to 6:30 at Buena Vista High School.
On Tuesday the 13th at 5 p.m. OPS will hold a public meeting to interview each finalist inside the TAC (Teacher Administrative Center) building.