Llano said he was looking forward to connecting with Gruccio during the transition. His plan was to “do some school visits, get into classrooms and meet teachers, meet the kids and meet the community.” “I look forward to being very engaged and hands-on,” he said, planning to "hit the ground running on July 1." Llano was one of 31 applicants for the post and rose to the top after three rounds of interviews. “We are very excited about Mr. Llanos’ experience, his passion for the students, and his enthusiasm and desire to come to Vineland,” said board member Kim Codiposti, who chaired the superintendent search committee.