The Delton Kellogg Board of Education has voted to enter into a contract with Hartman Consulting, based in Haslett, to conduct a superintendent search to find a replacement for interim Superintendent Carl Schoessel.

Schoessel, who took the position July 7, 2014, is stepping down June 31.

The next step in the process will be for board members to begin working with the consultant to approve a timeline for the search and develop a candidate profile.

The boaard's decision came following discussion on presentations from Hartman Consulting and the Michigan Association of School Boards from Lansing at a special Feb. 6 meeting.