The Rochester Public School Board voted unanimously in favor of suspending the search process and offered a contract to interim superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel.
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The School Board unanimously supported the decision. 8:58 pm, May 13, 2021 ×
Kent Pekel, Ed.D. (Contributed photo)
Rochester Public Schoolshas named Kent Pekel as the interim superintendent for the next year, pending contract negotiations and a background check.
The
Rochester School Board unanimously supported the decision Thursday night after discussing the merits of Pekel and the other two finalists.
During Thursday s meeting, the board members pointed out what they appreciated about Pekel s interview Tuesday. They also read comments they received from some of Pekel s references, and highlights from 27 community stakeholders who watched the process. So much of his professional experience and work in applying research dovetailed with the priorities that the district has right now and over the next year, said board member Cathy Nathan. She went on to say she was impressed to hear how he would work with the district s leadership to not just have a static year,