The Alliance School Board has selected APS school psychologist Dr. Vickie Grant to serve as interim supt.

Grant will begin her new duties on Jan. 1.

Dr. Grant will succeed Dr. Dan Hoesing, who opted for only serving as supt. for the first semester for the 2012-13 school year.

The board has hired the firm McPherson and Jacobson, L.L.C. of Omaha conduct the search.

A school and community input meeting will be held in early December, with a closing date of January 14.

Finalists will be selected by January 28, with interviews to take place the week of February 4 and a new supt. selected by February 11.