Dr. Marcia Stokes. File photo.
The Harrisburg School District has named a temporary superintendent while it searches for a new top official.
Receiver Dr. Lori Suski, at a board meeting on Tuesday, appointed Dr. Marcia Stokes, the district’s chief financial officer, as acting superintendent, following former superintendent Eric Turman’s resignation.
Turman announced in May that he would step down and take a position as superintendent of Central Dauphin School District.
Stokes will fill in as acting superintendent starting July 1 until the district finds someone to fill the role.
The district shared that it officially began the hiring search on Tuesday and will accept applications through July 8, with hopes to appoint a superintendent in August.
According to a statement, the district is looking for a candidate who has an aptitude for working in a culturally diverse environment and has skills in school finance and budgeting. The superintendent would be responsible for leading the implementation of the district’s Amended Recovery Plan.
“Harrisburg School District appreciates Eric Turman’s leadership during his tenure with the district,” Suski said, in a statement. “We look forward to beginning our search for a well-rounded candidate who will work collaboratively with the receiver, elected School Board and community and keep our students’ academic success at the forefront of their work.”
The community can provide input regarding the next superintendent in a survey, which is open until July 8.
The district will partner with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), which will offer help with surveying, advertising, recruitment and candidate screening during the process.
Candidates can click here for additional information and to apply. A cover letter, resume and application are required.
For more information, visit the district’s website.
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