2026-11-06 Superintendent Search Committee

Hartland Schools Superintendent Search Committee meeting, November 9, 2026 (the meeting title references November 6), focused on the permanent superintendent search and interim appointment process. The committee agreed not to publish a salary range in the permanent-position posting; instead, it will establish a range with input from the CFO and provide it to HYA for use with candidates at the search firm’s discretion. No salary amount was set. HYA reported two interim applicants and an additional inquiry. The committee reviewed a tentative interim-search schedule: review applicants November 16, interview November 23, and decide on an appointment November 30, subject to the board’s decision to proceed. A service agreement was expected from HYA’s attorney, with contract approval anticipated later if an appointment moves forward.

The committee discussed out-of-state advertising costs and requested a defined plan from HYA before authorizing spending. HYA’s guidance indicated advertising typically costs about $500–$850 per state; members discussed, but did not approve, a specific budget. The intent is to have a plan ready for possible implementation two to three weeks after the permanent posting goes live, depending on the number and quality of top-tier applicants. Members also tentatively recommended moving the permanent-search first-round interviews to February 20 while keeping the district visit on March 9 and final interviews on March 10. The committee approved the October 6 minutes; no procurement award or advertising expenditure was approved.