Our search for the next Swartz Creek Superintendent

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.

  • Take the community survey — Share your thoughts on the qualities and priorities for our next superintendent. 

  • Participate in input meetings — Join in-person or virtual sessions with stakeholder groups.

  • Stay informed — We’ll post updates and opportunities to engage throughout the process.

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)

    • Online survey closes Monday, October 27, 2025, at 8 a.m. 

    • Superintendent profile finalized for promotional materials, job description, and application form

  • 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

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

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

    • Offer extended to selected candidate

    • Public announcement of new superintendent

Share Your Thoughts

Please take our “31 Qualities” of a Superintendent Survey

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:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2JT782L