Kewaunee School District is close to naming the successor to retiring superintendent Karen Treml.

Howards Grove High School Principal Scott Fritz has emerged as the finalist for the position after Treml announced her retirement in March. Sixteen applicants were narrowed down to four semifinalists to participate in an interview process held on Tuesday during a special Kewaunee School Board meeting.

Candidates presented a 45-day transition plan, answered a pair of questions from stakeholder groups, and toured the facilities as a part of the process. Fritz began his education career in Walworth County in 1991 before making stops at Chilton and Howards Grove.

Fritz will appear in front of the Kewaunee School Board on May 3rd before being formally hired by the district.

Picture courtesy of Howards-Grove School District