The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce details of the finalist interviews in its search for a new superintendent. The Board of Education members have selected three finalists in their search for a new superintendent. More information on the candidates can be found here.
Interviews, May 8, 2023
On Monday, May 8, 2023, the three finalists will interview in person in the KPS Administration Building located at 1220 Howard Street. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on Public Media Network on the Live TV Channel PMN 5: https://www.publicmedianet.
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6 p.m. - Dr. Ty Weeks, superintendent of Schools for Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, Michigan
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7 p.m. - Dr. Stephanie Jones, chief officer for the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services with Chicago Public Schools
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8 p.m. - Dr. Darrin Slade, deputy superintendent of the Hazelwood Public School District, Missouri
On May 8, families that speak Spanish can join Google Meets for translation services.
Presione aquí para escuchar las entrevistas en vivo en español.
Únete por teléfono
https://meet.google.com/rnj-ychx-ycf
Or dial +1 413-341-4528 and enter this PIN: 299 798 481#
On May 8, families that speak Arabic can join Google Meets for translation services.
اضعط على الرابط هنا للاستماع إلى المقابلات باللغة العربية
عن طريق الهاتف
https://meet.google.com/raq-gwwv-ifg
Or dial: (US) +1 682-727-0795 PIN: 908 980 900#
Following the conclusion of the special interviews on May 8, anyone who attended the meeting or viewed the live stream will be able to provide feedback. The feedback form link will be shared Monday after the conclusion of the final interview. The form will be open until noon on Tuesday, May 9. In fairness to the candidates, the search firm asks that you watch all three interviews if you wish to complete a feedback form.
Candidate Response Sessions, May 9, 2023
On Tuesday, May 9, the finalists will tour the district and hold candidate response sessions for staff, families, and community members. In fairness, each candidate will be asked the same questions by a Ray & Associates team member. They will have 30 minutes to answer the questions. There will not be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during the session.
The board invites you to participate.
A confirmation email will be sent to those who were able to reserve a seat in the sessions, which will be held at the West Main Professional Development Center, 1627 W. Main Street. If you have problems accessing the reservation form, please email communications@
Selection, May 11, 2023
The Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, in the KPS Administration Building located at 1220 Howard Street to select the new superintendent. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on Public Media Network on the Live TV Channel PMN 5: https://www.publicmedianet.
The Board of Education understands how important hiring the right person for our next superintendent is for KPS. A decision of this magnitude takes collaboration and the Board looks forward to selecting the next superintendent with your assistance.
Dr. Stephanie Jones, chief officer for the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services with Chicago Public Schools. Read her resume.
Dr. Darrin Slade, deputy superintendent of the Hazelwood Public School District, Missouri. Read his resume.
Dr. Ty Weeks, superintendent of Schools for Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, Michigan. Read his resume.
Board members are expected to make a decision on their final selection on May 11 at a meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the KPS Administration Building, 1220 Howard St. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on Public Media Network on the Live TV Channel PMN 5: https://www.publicmedianet.org/pmn-five-live. .
