Holland Schools to interview seven for superintendent position
HOLLAND Seven candidates will interview for the superintendent position at Holland Public Schools next week.
The HPS Board of Education met Tuesday, May 18, to discuss applicants and the interview process. The selected applicants include one internal candidate, one from out of state and a pair of current superintendents.
The candidates are, in order of interview schedule:
Carlos de la Barrera, principal, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Alexander Cintron, director of bilingual education, Detroit Public School Community District
Tim Reeves, superintendent, Shelby Public Schools
Karen Sherwood, deputy superintendent, Holland Public Schools
Michael Pascoe, assistant superintendent of instruction, Portage Public Schools
Former board members Johnson, Green and Mukamal said problems weren t limited to one person, arguing Terri Weems, the board s current president, has also fueled discord. Johnson and Weems have gone as far as filing complaints against each other to the district.
It s not just former board members alleging conflicts. Smith and Weems have had conflicts as well. Publicly accusing people especially without investigation is dangerous,” Weems wrote in an email to Smith in January 2019. “It continues the cycle of negativity. It is creating an unsafe working environment for employees, creating a divide in the community and likely fueling recall efforts.”
“It is up to us to make sure we do what we can to make sure Dr. Delgado is successful, Board Secretary Donald Walker said. His success will lead to our children’s success.”
After a tough year of pandemic schooling, Herrera s exit and the addition of four new board members, Board President Terri Weems said she hopes this is the start of something good.
“We have a real chance to do something here and create a fabulous legacy, she said.
Contact reporter Shelby Tankersley at stankersle@hometownlife.com or 248-305-0448. Follow her on Twitter @shelby tankk.
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