HCS Board *Special* Meeting - 05/04/2026

The Hartland Schools Board held a special meeting on May 4, 2026, primarily to approve the hiring of Patricia Pelkey as the new assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction under a two-year administrator contract. The board discussed the hiring process, emphasizing that the board's role is to approve the candidate recommended by the hiring committee after a thorough search and interview process involving 30 applicants. The board expressed strong support and enthusiasm for Dr. Pelkey's appointment, highlighting her relevant experience and community ties. No procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting. The session also included procedural items such as agenda and minutes approval and a closed session for the superintendent's personnel evaluation, with no decisions or votes taken in closed session.