Swartz Creek Superintendent Interviews - Feb 19th, 2026

This meeting was a Board of Education session held on February 19-20, 2026, focused primarily on the first round of interviews for the next superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools. Six candidates were interviewed over two nights, with each candidate responding to a series of questions posed by board members. The discussions included candidates' views on critical educational issues, student achievement, staff retention, curriculum adoption, and community engagement. The board deliberated on which candidates to advance to the second round, ultimately selecting two finalists, Kenneth Janzerak and Dr. Robert Beaki, for further interviews. The board also discussed and approved the format for the second round interviews, which will include a 10-15 minute presentation of a 100-day plan by each candidate followed by a 60-minute Q&A session. The meeting included motions and votes related to candidate selection and interview procedures, but no direct procurement or contracting decisions were made.