HCS Board *Special* Meeting - 11/02/2026

At the November 2, 2026, Hartland Schools Board special meeting, the board worked with previously selected search firm HYA on the superintendent search process. The main spending-related discussion concerned whether to appoint an interim superintendent through the local ISD (LESA) or publicly post the position. LESA’s cost and the workload or compensation implications for district and ISD staff were not yet established. The board approved a tentative timeline that allows both tracks to proceed: post the interim position while gathering cost and staffing details from LESA, then revisit the options at the November 16 meeting. Members emphasized transparency and the opportunity for internal candidates to apply, as well as continuity, timing, and potential savings. The interim posting is to be updated before release.

The board also discussed the permanent search calendar and stakeholder engagement. HYA described an optional $3,000 survey; the board deferred that decision, along with decisions on the permanent superintendent salary range and out-of-state advertising, to the Superintendent Search Committee. The committee was delegated those agenda items by board vote. The board approved the tentative search timeline and tabled a separate interim interview-schedule item because it was covered by the timeline. No new contract award or final interim appointment was made at this meeting.