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Superintendent Search Updates
April 15, 2025
Pirate Families,
As you know, Mr. Graham is retiring as of June 30, 2025; the Board of Education has been actively working to find a qualified successor to lead our district. Below is an update on our search.
Community Involvement: In February, a community survey was available for everyone to provide their thoughts and opinions. Thank you to everyone who participated. We value the input of our community members and staff in this important decision-making process. With the help of Jay Bennett, Assistant Director of Executive Search Services, Michigan Association of School Boards, the Board of Education uses this information to guide its selection process.
Next Steps: As the search progresses, the Board of Education will interview selected candidates who meet the established criteria in first-round interviews. See the below press releases for more information.
We greatly appreciate your continued support and involvement during this process. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and collaborative selection process for our next Superintendent. Together, we will continue to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Napoleon Community Schools community.
NAPOLEON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION SEEKS INPUT IN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The Napoleon Community Schools Board of Education is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent. The board solicited community and staff input on the qualities, experiences, and skills needed in the new superintendent. Residents of the district, all staff and administration are encouraged to participate in the process.
The board is being assisted in its search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), a service organization that supports the work of school boards throughout Michigan. Jay Bennett is facilitating the search on behalf of MASB.
Bennett held meetings in the district to give the community and staff opportunity for input. Parents and community members were invited to share their perspectives at the following meetings:
Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:00pm Middle School Library, 204 West Street
Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:00pm Middle School Library, 204 West Street
STAKEHOLDER SURVEY CLOSED March 5th, 2025
See Superintendent of Napoleon Community Schools Job Posting Here
Candidates are asked not to contact board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Jay Bennett, Assistant Director of Executive Search Services, Michigan Association of School Boards, at jbennett@masb.org or 517.327.5928.