COUPEVILLE: Former superintendent among those looking to lead school district

Luisa Loi reports from the Coupeville School District for the Whidbey News-Times.

Among the finalists for the Coupeville School District superintendent job there is one familiar name: Jim Shank, Superintendent Steve King’s predecessor.

The Coupeville School District, with the help of a search firm, has selected four finalists to replace King once he leaves the district on June 30 after six years in the position. They include Shank, Tim LaGrange, Shannon Leatherwood and Scott Peacock.

The candidates are waiting for the final round of interviews that will take place April 8 and 9. On those days, they will also participate in “focus group discussions,” tour the schools and participate in a community forum, according to Board President Morgan White.