(KMZA)--The next superintendent for Marysville public schools could be named next week.

The USD 364 Board of Education this week interviewed four finalists for the position.

The candidates toured the school buildings and met with administrators, teachers, students and community members the day of their interviews. Each candidate had interviews with the school board to wrap up their day.

The finalists include:

* Jim Howard, current superintendent/Pre-K-6 grade principal at Hoxie USD 412.

*Melissa Kennedy, current grade school principal at Buhler USD 313. Prior to that she served as curriculum director for Vermillion USD 380.

*Tavis Desormiers, current superintendent of Wakeeney USD 208.

*Michael Couch, current superintendent of Republic County Schools USD 109 in Belleville.

Denise Guy is serving as interim superintendent this school year.

The new superintendent would begin work in July.