Alton panel picks 2 finalists for school superintendent

ALTON — The Superintendent Search Committee comprised of school board members, administrators, teachers, community members, and parents announce the finalists for Superintendent of Schools for the Alton School District – SAU #72. The Central School staff and the community will be invited to a reception for the two men on May 8. More details will follow at a later date.

William Lander of Ossipee is currently serving SAU 83 – Fremont School District – as a part-time superintendent, which supports a pre-K – 8 grade school of 530 students and 50 teachers/staff. His experience has included budgeting, negotiations, a building project, strategic planning, and especially providing direction for the improvement of curriculum and instruction focusing on grade level expectations serving as the foundation. He has high expectations, is flexible, and possesses the interpersonal and communication skills necessary in a strong leader.

Jay McIntire of Tamworth is currently serving as superintendent for SAU 13, which includes the towns of Freedom, Madison, and Tamworth. Seven hundred students attend three elementary schools and their high school students attend Kennett High School in nearby Conway. In serving a multi-district SAU, he has provided leadership and support to boards, large and small. His specific experience has been in special education and his expertise in the development of programs for students with gifts and talents. He would also bring knowledge in emergency planning, budget development, school law, policy development and human resources.