The Deckerville school board has interviewed two more candidates in their search for their next superintendent and has narrowed their list of candidates to two. Harbor Beach Principal Michael Hugan and Jason McElrath of Hillman Schools will have second round interviews next week.
Charles Andrews, Regional President of Michigan Leadership Institute, said he is pleased with the board’s work in selecting a new Superintendent and is confident they will see the process through before choosing their next leader late this month. Andrews said it has been a long process, with 15 candidates applying for t he position.
Board President Jon Block said he has been pleased with the candidates they have interviewed and felt they all had their own qualities. He added, “we appreciate the efforts of Charlie in leading us and we have followed his firm’s recommendations. I am proud of the board members for their work in this process and we are looking forward to having our next Superintendent soon.” Block said the board may make site visits to the two candidates districts, prior to making their final selection.
McElrath will meet with the board on Monday, June 5th while Hugan will have his second interview on Wednesday, June 7th.
The interviews on June 5th and 7th are expected to include site visits as the candidates meet with district staff members, tour the village and take part in a public reception prior to the 6pm board meeting where they will face further questioning by board members.
The board plans to have their new superintendent under contract by the end of the month.
