04/10/2025

District 204 Community,

In response to Dr. Talley’s decision to leave at the end of the 2025-26 school year, the Board of Education is beginning the process of selecting a new superintendent. The first step is that we authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that might assist in the process.

The projected timeline for selecting a search firm is:

• April 11, 2025: Request for Proposal (RFP) sent to selected search firms
• April 25, 2025: Proposals due
• April 26, 2025: Board members begin evaluation of search firm responses
• May 5, 2025: Semi-finalist search firms selected by the Board
• May 19, 2025: Board will meet with semi-finalist firms
• June 9, 2025: Selected search firm approved

Consistent with previous practice, we will use a comprehensive process to select a new superintendent. Stakeholder input will be a key component of the Board’s deliberation.

Updates will be provided to the community as the effort proceeds.

We are thankful for Dr. Talley’s leadership in the district and grateful to have him with us through the 2025-26 school year.

Sincerely,

Laurie Donahue
Board President
Indian Prairie School District