South Lake Schools Board of Education Vacancy Announcement

South Lake Schools is seeking applications for a current vacant position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed by the Board of Education to fill the vacant position by Wednesday, December 11, 2024.  The Board’s appointee will serve through December 31, 2026.  

To be eligible, a person must be a registered voter in South Lake Schools.  All applicants must be at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; a resident of the State of Michigan for at least 30 days; and a resident of South Lake Schools.

The Role of the Board of Education:  

• Recruits, hires, and evaluates the performance of the superintendent.
• Establishes policy for the district and shares in policy development.
• The district vision is translated into long and short-term goals; the Board establishes the structure to accomplish the vision, and periodically evaluates the results.
• Reviews and adopts the budget submitted by the superintendent and aligns the funding priorities with the district goals.
• Approves recommended curriculum and texts, and reviews/evaluates curriculum as it relates to student assessment results.
• Adopts policies governing salaries and salary schedules, terms and conditions of employment, fringe benefits, leave and professional development, and employee evaluations.
• Determines school facility needs and communicates proposed construction plans to the community.
• Adopts policies governing school-community relations, advocates for the public school system, and remains responsive to community ideas and needs.
• Evaluates the performance of the board and provides feedback for personal leadership development.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest to the Board of Education that includes all relevant experience and qualifications. A resume is also preferred, but not required.  The letter must be received in the District Administration Office (23101 Stadium Drive) no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024. The letter should also include contact information including phone number and email address.

Following a review of the submitted materials, the Board of Education will schedule interviews with selected candidates (submission of a letter of interest does not guarantee an interview).  Questions should be directed to Ms. Angela Hughes, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools, at 586-435-1602.

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