Alton School District Announces New Director of Facilities

The Alton Community Unit School District is proud to announce a leadership transition within the Facilities Department following the retirement of Dave McClintock, who will conclude his 20 years of dedicated service at the end of this school year.

Approved by the Board of Education in January, Eddie McCrady has been appointed as the district’s next Director of Facilities.

An Alton High School graduate, Mr. McCrady began his career with the district as a summer technology employee in 2007 before joining the summer maintenance team in 2012. He became a full time maintenance employee in 2015 and was promoted to Maintenance Foreman in 2022, a trajectory that reflects his deep rooted commitment to the Alton community.

Mr. McCrady holds an Associate Degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Management from Lewis and Clark Community College and has earned Facilities and Grounds Operations certificates through IASBO, a Building Operator Certification through the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, and a Commercial Pesticide Operator’s License through the State of Illinois.

In his new role, Mr. McCrady will oversee the maintenance and operations of all district buildings and grounds, lead preventative maintenance planning, supervise maintenance teams, and guide long range facility improvements.

Superintendent Elaine Kane shared, “The Director of Facilities is a very important role in our district, leading the efforts to provide our students and staff the excellent learning conditions they deserve. We are grateful to Dave McClintock for twenty years of admirable leadership, and we are proud to appoint a proven Redbird whose experience, preparation and pride in this community will serve our district well.”

Reflecting on his appointment, Mr. McCrady shared, “This district has shaped me, and it means a great deal to be trusted with this responsibility. My goal is simple, I want people to feel safe and cared for the moment they walk into our schools.”

With this transition, the district will begin the hiring process for a Maintenance Foreman to fill the position vacated by Mr.McCrady.

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