For almost two months, The Els Leadership Group has been assisting the Pella School Board in bringing candidates forth for the next Superintendent of Pella Schools. Current Pella Schools Superintendent Mark Wittmer says that Dave Els with the Else Leadership Group has been running background checks on candidates for weeks, and this week the list is expected to be narrowed down to 8-10 people. Wittmer adds that Els has been a huge help so far and has provided the school board with the right information on how to select the best fit for Pella Schools. The interview process will begin on the 17th of January and the board hopes to name someone by the beginning of February.