HCS Board Meeting March 16, 2026

The Hartland Schools Board held a meeting on March 16, 2026, with significant focus on administrative job descriptions, contract approvals, and capital improvement projects. The board discussed and debated the job descriptions for the Director of Community Education and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, emphasizing the need for clearer qualifications and leadership experience, especially given the $3.5 million budget and large staff managed by the community education department. A motion to postpone approval of these job descriptions to a special meeting in April was considered but did not pass. The board approved new and revised policies related to administrators and contract extensions for several administrators. Additionally, the board approved a capital improvement project for pool stair renovations, addressing safety concerns and scheduling the work for summer months. The superintendent's salary schedule was also discussed, with a motion to postpone it indefinitely passing. Finally, the board reviewed plans to purchase new food service equipment for Creekside Elementary using cafeteria fund balances, opting for a vendor selection process based on quotes rather than sealed bids due to cost thresholds. Overall, the meeting involved key procurement decisions, contract approvals, and policy updates impacting future hiring and facility maintenance.