In Our Opinion: New superintendent hiring process should be more broad-based and public

With the retirement July 1 of Superintendent Larry Keller the Cheney School District once again finds itself searching for a new leader.

Keller was a wonderful selection in 2008 to take over for Mike Dunn and has done a magnificent job leading the growing district through some big changes. He showed himself to be a true community individual by living in the district and getting involved in organizations like Rotary, Kiwanis and the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the board of directors.

Those qualities of residence and community involvement are vital for a leader that is on...