Anderson may be only finalist left for Mehlville job

Jackson School District superintendent Dr. Ron Anderson may be one step closer to a job offer as superintendent with the Mehlville School District in south St. Louis County.

Mehlville officials announced Thursday that Anderson's two competitors, Dr. Jane Reed and Dr. Tim Ricker, both currently employed as assistant superintendents at Mehlville, have dropped out of the running.

Anderson said he had not been informed that he was now the only contendor for the superintendent's position, but said he thinks the Mehlville School Board intends to announce its choice at a board meeting Monday night.

Anderson was one of 30 people who applied for the position currently held by John Cary, who will retire this summer. He was one of three position finalists to take part in the final interviewing stage Dec. 14.