FORT COVINGTON — The Salmon River Central School District is moving into the next phase of its superintendent search, with community members invited to participate and provide feedback on two finalists for the position.

The district announced June 9 that the Board of Education had selected two finalists: Benjamin Barkley and Dr. Corey T. Hepburn.

The interview process will continue July 13 and 14.

On Monday, July 13, both candidates will participate in a second round of interviews with the Board of Education and a community stakeholder group. The interviews will be followed by public presentations in the Middle/High School Auditorium.

Hepburn will present at 6:30 p.m., followed by Barkley at 7 p.m. Each presentation will last approximately 20 minutes.

All school staff and community members are invited to attend and will have an opportunity to provide feedback electronically. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mobile device. A question-and-answer session will not be included.

On Tuesday, July 14, the candidates will interview with four district stakeholder groups representing students, teachers, non-teaching staff, administrators and other senior leaders.

All feedback gathered throughout the process will be compiled and presented to the Board of Education during its regular meeting July 15.

“We look forward to these final rounds of interviews and to hearing the feedback of our community as we prepare to select our next leader,” Salmon River Board of Education President Jason Brockway said. “This is a critical decision for the future of our district, and community input is an essential part of that process.”