Search Begins for New McCracken Superintendent

With McCracken County Schools Superintendent Quin Sutton set to retire at the end of June, school officials have begun the process of finding his replacement.

At their meeting Thursday, the McCracken County Board of Education began the process of finding a new Superintendent, which will involve advertising for applicants, selection of a screening committee and the screening of applicants by both the screening committee and board members. The school system is partnering with the Kentucky School Board Association, an organization that has assisted in the selection process of all superintendents hired since 1992. 

KSBA Executive Director Mike Armstrong addressed the board, saying he is confident that a suitable candidate will be found. "Good school systems attract even better applicants," Armstrong said. "I am very confident McCracken will attract quality applicants to be the next superintendent."

KSBA's fee for its assistance is $6,000, plus travel expenses for the district's appointed consultant.

Sutton's last day will be June 30.