Helena school board selects Rossiter principal Weltz as top choice for superintendent job
By: Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-02-19 20:56:15-05
HELENA â Helena Public Schools leaders have named their choice for the districtâs next superintendent.
Trustees voted Friday afternoon to pursue a contract with Rex Weltz, the current principal of Rossiter Elementary School and the former superintendent of the Polson School District. The decision came after the school board held final interviews Friday morning.
The other finalist was Kevin Aten, the superintendent of the Bayfield School District in Bayfield, Colorado. Board members said both were extremely strong candidates.
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Helena superintendent finalists meeting with staff, students, public Thursday
By: Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-02-18 21:00:50-05
HELENA â The Helena School District has reached the final stages of its search for a new superintendent.
Last week, the school board chose two finalists:
· Kevin Aten, superintendent of the Bayfield School District in Bayfield, Colorado
· Rex Weltz, former superintendent of the Polson School District and current principal at Rossiter Elementary School
On Thursday morning, the candidates toured Helena and Capital High Schools and Bryant Elementary School, as well as the district office. They held online meetings with administrators, staff and students and met with current superintendent Tyler Ream.
Helena school board picks two finalists for superintendent job
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Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-02-11 20:26:03-05
HELENA â Helena School District trustees have chosen the top two candidates to become the districtâs next superintendent.
The school board held online interviews with five semifinalists Wednesday and Thursday. After the last interview, they unanimously selected two finalists:
· Kevin Aten, superintendent of the Bayfield School District in Bayfield, Colorado
· Rex Weltz, principal of Rossiter Elementary School and former superintendent of the Polson School District
Board chair Luke Muszkiewicz said trustees had good interviews with all the semifinalists, but they felt Aten and Weltz were the strongest candidates to lead the district.