So, after a presentation from the company, the board decided to hire the firm as its interim superintendent.

An interim superintendent was named while the state searches for a replacement.

If a more extensive search is needed, we will go to an interim superintendent.

Most school systems in the state already have qualified employees who could perform the job of interim superintendents.

The board president will replace him as interim superintendent.

Joseph Farmer is interim superintendent of the 26,600-student system, whose students represent more than 40 different cultures.

Ms. Kline said the new interim superintendent would receive less than $240,000 a year and no benefits.

The last interim superintendent abruptly resigned earlier this year.

The school board in District 6 will appoint an interim superintendent and begin searching for a permanent replacement.

The interim superintendent has not yet been named.