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.
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. There will be additional opportunities for community feedback during the interview process on January 14 & 15, 2026, once top candidates are selected.
Our Next Superintendent
The SC Board is seeking a skilled administrator to lead a vibrant, diverse school system.
Someone who:
Is strongly committed to enhancing student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement and opportunity, while committed to a “student-centered” philosophy in all decisions.
Is willing to listen to input and is able to build consensus and commitment among individuals and groups, while being a decision maker.
Has a strong moral compass that is rooted in justice and equality.
Possesses the leadership skills, knowledge and sensitivity required to respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by a
diverse student body and community.
Promotes a positive and professional environment that includes mutual trust and respect among faculty, staff, administrators and
Board.
Is a strong communicator in speaking, listening and writing.
Promotes positive and inclusive student behavior conducive to a healthy and safe learning environment.
Has experience with effective management and planning practices that will benefit the long-term financial health of the district.
Has experience in the selection and implementation of educational goals consistent with the interests and needs of students, staff, board and community.
Has classroom experience in a K-12 setting.
Has a long-term commitment to the district.
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
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Our job posting is officially live and applications are being accepted. If you are interested and qualified for this position you can find the job posting here: