Superintendent Search
The Board of Education has selected Dr. Kristen Campbell as our next Superintendent.
The Sycamore Community School District 427 Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristen Campbell as the district’s next Superintendent. Dr. Campbell brings a student-centered leadership approach, with extensive experience driving system improvements and fostering inclusive school cultures. She will assume her responsibilities on March 1, 2026.
Dr. Campbell was selected from a talented pool of candidates after interviews with the Board of Education, district staff, parents, and community stakeholders. After careful consideration of each candidate’s credentials and the needs of the Sycamore community, she was specifically chosen to fulfill this role.
Projected Timeline
August through September 2025
Advertising and Socialization of the Process
One-on-One Board Member Interviews
Stakeholder focus groups to include staff, parents/guardians, and community members
Online survey to be distributed to all stakeholders from September 15 through September 26, 2025
September 30, 2025
Leadership Profile to be presented to the Board and accepted on file for recruiting to begin
Late November 2025
Recruiting and Application Deadline
Late November/December 2025
Slate of candidates presented to the Board
December 2025
Interview Workshop and first round of Board/Candidate interviews
December 2025/January 2026
Official Board Approval of preferred candidate
January 2026
Leadership transition begins
March 2026
New Superintendent begins
Superintendent Search Forum for Parents/Guardians
As a parent/guardian of our district, your insights are crucial in shaping the future of our district. We would like to invite you to attend the Superintendent Search Forum meeting on Thursday, September 18, from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Sycamore High School Auditorium located at 427 Spartan Trail in Sycamore. This forum, hosted by HYA, is designed to ensure your voice directly impacts the decision-making process and helps guide the Board of Education in selecting our next superintendent. If you have any questions, please email us at communications@syc427.org.
Stakeholder Survey
As a valued member of our school community, your insights are crucial in shaping the future of our district. This survey, hosted by HYA, our executive search firm, is designed to ensure your voice directly impacts the decision-making process and helps guide the Board of Education in selecting our next superintendent, who will work alongside our passionate educators, supportive families, and engaged community to ensure every child grows academically, socially, and personally. We thank you in advance for your time in responding to this survey. Please complete the survey by no later than Friday, September 26.