By BETH ZUMWALT
By mutual agreement, Carol Kilver, the superintendent of Pikeland Unit 10, board has agreed to resign from the from her position and accept a certified position performing special projects and duties as assigned by the board.The new assignment will last until Kilver’s last day with the district, June 30, 2024.
“We haven’t assigned any projects yet,” Tara Bradshaw, president of the Pikeland Board, said. “We are actively looking for an interim superintendent as well as a permanent replacement.
Kilver was hired to the Pikeland position in January 2020, to replace Paula Hawley, who resigned after 15 years in the position. She resigned in September, 2023.
Prior to accepting the position with Pikeland, Kilver was superintendent at Scott-Morgan in Bluffs, Jacksonville, Lafayette School Corporation in Lafayette Ind. and West Prairie in McDonough.
The search for a new superintendent continues with the hopes of having a new top administrator hired by mid March or April.
“The board wishes to thank Dr. Kilver for her service to the district,” Bradshaw said.”Further, the board appreciates Dr. Kilver’s request for reassignment to assist the board as we transition to new leadership in the coming year. “
