CLEVELAND, Tenn. – The Cleveland Board of Education this morning began planning and coordinating visits next month by candidates to be the next city schools director.
Next Monday the board will get a short list from the Tennessee School Boards Association. The association, along with a committee of directors, is making the initial review of all applicants before submitting the short list. Chairwoman Peggy Pesterfield said the board can accept the list or ask for a new one.
Feb. 14-18 has been set aside for interviews and tours. Each candidate will have a full day of meeting community leaders, school district personnel and touring the schools and city followed by a job interview with the board.
At a later date, the Cleveland board plans to visit the current school districts of each of its finalists.