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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Watervliet Public Schools Board Selects Six Candidates for Superintendent Interviews

Watervliet, MI — At a meeting held on Monday, March 9, the Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education reviewed a total of 11 applications for the position of Superintendent. Following this review process, the Board has selected six candidates to move forward to the interview stage.

First-round interviews will be conducted by the Board of Education and are open to the public. Community members who attend will have the opportunity to submit feedback regarding each candidate, which will be compiled and shared with the Board as part of its overall assessment of the applicants.

The superintendent search process is being facilitated by Chris Rice of the West Michigan Education Foundation.

All interviews will be held at the Watervliet High School Media Center and will follow the schedule below:

TIME

MONDAY, MARCH 16

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

5:00PM

Mr. Brock Thumm - K-12 Principal, Lawrence Public Schools

Mr. Joe Allen - Superintendent, Covert Public Schools

6:00PM

Mrs. Tracy Spaulding, Ed.S. - Principal, Edwardsburg Primary School

Mr. Craig Thornton - High School Principal, Parchment School District

7:00PM

Mr. Spencer Byrd - Superintendent, Cheboygan Area Schools

Mrs. Wendy Tremblay - Principal, Coloma Junior High School

Additional details and next steps in the process will be shared as the search progresses.

Watervliet Public Schools appreciates the community’s interest and engagement in this important process and looks forward to identifying a leader who will continue to support the success of its students, staff, and community.