Bloomington Public Schools recently issued the following announcement.
Three individuals have been chosen as finalists for the Superintendent position at Bloomington Public Schools District 87.
The final candidates are Dr. David Deets, Dr. Becca Lamon, and Dr. David Mouser.
Dr. David Deets currently serves as Superintendent of Harmony-Emge School District #175 in Belleville, Ill. He has worked in education for 18 years, serving in his current role since 2018. He is currently the Southwestern Region President for the Illinois Association of School Administrators. Dr. Deets earned the Herman Graves award from the Illinois Principals Association in 2019.
Dr. Becca Lamon currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of the East Noble School Corporation in Kendallville, Ind. She has worked in education for 28 years and has served in her current role since 2013. Dr. Lamon is also an adjunct professor at Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Ind. Dr. Lamon received the Bellringer Award from the Indiana State Superintendent of Education in 2005.
Dr. David Mouser currently serves as Superintendent of Tri-Valley CUSD #3 in Downs, Ill. He has worked in education for 25 years and has served in his current role since 2014. Dr. Mouser was named an Illinois Association of School Administrators Superintendent of Distinction in 2020. During Dr. Mouser’s time as Superintendent, all Tri-Valley schools earned the National Blue Ribbon Award.
“We’re pleased to be considering three worthy candidates for the position of Superintendent. All three finalists bring unique talents and perspectives to the table, and all three are enthusiastic about working for a district that is as diverse, focused on kids, and steeped in rich history and tradition as District 87,” said Elizabeth Fox-Anvick, Vice President of the District 87 Board of Education.
Of the 37 candidates who applied for the position, Ray and Associates search firm recommended 11 candidates to the Board of Education who then narrowed the pool of applicants down to three finalists.
Board members will interview the final candidates in the coming weeks and plan to name the new Superintendent in December. The Superintendent will officially begin their role with the district on July 1, 2022.
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