WACO’s temporary superintendent will serve on a month by month basis. Fred Whipple will begin his new part-time role July 1st.  He previously served as superintendent for Mediapolis School District. Since his retirement a few years ago, he’s served as interim superintendent at Pekin School District.

According to current WACO Superintendent Darrell Smith, superintendents retiring this year may be interested in a part time position, so this arrangement will allow them to explore those options. Smith says the board is looking for a long term commitment from their next permanent superintendent.

Smith is retiring when his contract expires at the end of the school year.