Elkhart Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Thalheimer will resign his position at the end of June, according to a news release from Elkhart Community Schools.
Thalheimer said the decision to leave was driven by what he describes as “personal wellness.” He said he discussed the move with his family over winter break.
According to the news release, Thalheimer has held the role since 2019. His last day will be June 30.
On February 14 during the regularly scheduled Board of School Trustees meeting, the Elkhart Community School Board will consider the resignation of Superintendent Steve Thalheimer effective June 30, 2023. Thalheimer wrote in his resignation that his decision to leave the district was driven by matters of personal wellness and was something he and his family had discussed agreat deal over the recent winter holiday.
Thalheimer states the time is just right, adding “We took care of each other through the pandemic, we merged back to one Elkhart High featuring unique Schools of Study, and we have continued to build out student pathways. Because of my faith in the people at all levels, because we have a solid plan for teaching and learning in place that can carry forward, and because of the feasibility process that we are now engaged in to set future direction, I feel like this is the time for me to move on to whatever lies before me.”
Dr. Thalheimer said that his focus over the next five months is to promote and complete the feasibility process, so the Board has options for them to pursue with a new leader and he intends to finish goals connected to this year’s instructional plan.
Board President Dacey Davis thanked Dr. Thalheimer for his service to ECS and its students. “We wish Dr. Thalheimer the best as he embarks upon this next chapter in his life,” President Davis added. “The community can rest assured that the Board is committed to initiating a thorough and transparent process to employ our next Superintendent.”
“The Board will immediately begin the hiring process, and we remain confident that ECS is well positioned to attract applicants who possess the vision, communication skills, and leadership qualities necessary to lead our school corporation in the coming years,” President Davis concluded.
