Our Swartz Creek Board of Education is beginning the search for our next permanent superintendent with the professional support of a superintendent search firm, Ray and Associates.

Choosing a new superintendent is one of the most important decisions for our schools and our community.

We strongly believe that finding the best candidate will only be accomplished with our community’s partnership and involvement. Throughout the search, there will be multiple opportunities for families, staff, and community members to share their perspectives. Your input will help shape the superintendent profile and guide the board toward a final decision. We are committed to making the process inclusive, transparent, and guided by your voices.

Our New Superintendent's Top Qualities Profile

A sincere thank you to our community for your ongoing support and for taking the time to respond to our 31 Qualities Survey. Plus, 71 students, staff, and community members joined us for focus group discussions in mid-October.

Your feedback is invaluable to help us find a strong, experienced leader who fits the needs of our unique students, staff, and community.

Timeline:

• Stage 1 — Preparation (September)

  • Online survey for community input opens. Available October 1, 2025

  • Active recruitment begins

• Stage 2- Ideal Candidate Profile Development (October)

  • Community listening sessions (In-person and/or virtual) October 21 & 22, 2025

  • Online survey closes Monday, October 27, 2025, at 8:00 am

  • Superintendent profile finalized for promo materials, job description, and application form, at Board Workshop, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 5:00 pm

• Stage 3 — Recruiting ( November and December)

  • Promotional materials and application information sent to prospective candidates

  • Application deadline: December 14, 2025

• Stage 4 — Interviews (January)

  • Interviews held with top candidates at Board Meetings on Jan. 14 & 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

  • Community input will be an important part of the above interview process

  • 2nd-round interviews with final candidates held at the Board Meeting on Jan. 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

• Stage 5 — Selection & Announcement (January and February 2026)

  • Offer extended to selected candidate

  • Public announcement of new superintendent

This survey is set to close on Monday, October 27, 2025 and has been set up to allow only one response per device.

Community 31 Qualities Survey -COMPLETED-

There will be additional opportunities for community feedback during the interview process on January 14 & 15, 2026, once top candidates are selected.