(Wausau) -- The Wausau School Board is pleased to announce that Cale Bushman, Director of Pupil Services for the Wausau School District, has been hired as Interim Superintendent of the Wausau School District.  The decision was made during a Special Meeting of the Wausau School Board Thursday, March 21, 2024.

“The Board of Education unanimously supports Mr. Bushman’s promotion to superintendent and we look forward to working with him in this new capacity starting in July,” said Board of Education Vice President Lance Trollop, “Mr. Bushman’s educational experience and commitment to advancing student learning, achievement, and success make him the perfect fit for this role.”

Thanks to the input of the Wausau community, including Wausau School District staff, students, and parents – as well as feedback from a number of focus groups, the Wausau School Board created a profile for the next superintendent. The Board is confident that Mr. Bushman fits the profile.

“I am humbled and honored to serve as the next leader of the Wausau School District following the retirement of Dr. Keith Hilts,” said Mr. Bushman. “As a long time member of the Wausau community, and a proud parent to three daughters who have all received exceptional educations through the district, I have seen first hand how fortunate we are to have such wonderful schools in our community. I am committed to continuously developing our great schools through strong relationships with, and among, our School Board, our staff members, our parents and our students. Additionally, I am excited to engage community members and partners in developing and maintaining a top tier school system. I look forward to working collaboratively with all of our stakeholders to create a long-term vision for our school district that’s built upon integrity and trust. While we have some tough conversations ahead of us, there is no doubt in my mind that, by working together, we can identify solutions that position our district for success in the years to come.”

Mr. Bushman has an extensive background in education that spans more than 20 years; most of which have been spent in the Wausau School District. In addition to serving as the Director of Pupil Services, he was also principal of Wausau East High School, principal of Eau Claire North High School, former associate principal of Pupil Services at Wausau West High School, as well as having experience as a Special Education teacher and coach.

Mr. Bushman will officially begin his duties as Wausau School District Interim Superintendent on July 1, 2024.  He will serve in that role for the full 2024-2025 school year.

"Whether Mr. Bushman will continue in that role for additional years will be determined later in the 24-25 school year. I’m thankful Mr. Bushman is willing to step into this role and I think he will be a great fit for the Wausau School District.  With this decision, the ongoing superintendent search has ended and the Board thanks all of the candidates who applied for this position,” said Trollop.