Haverford board schedules public forum to meet superintendent finalist; high‑school students preview SpongeBob musical

The Haverford Township School Board on March 6 announced a public community forum for 7 p.m. on March 11 at Haverford Middle School where residents can meet the finalist candidate for superintendent, Dr. Matthew C. Hayes. The district said community members could submit questions online through midnight the day of the meeting; a link was posted on the district’s website under the superintendent search page.

Assistant Superintendent Miss Saxa introduced three student performers for Haverford High School’s production of SpongeBob the Musical, who sang a brief selection for the board and promoted upcoming performances. Students said the district will present evening performances beginning March 20 with a matinee on March 22 and a sensory‑friendly performance on March 17 (doors at 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., no charge). The students and staff described the production and noted an effort to make the show accessible to a broad range of community members.

The board president reiterated that the superintendent finalist was identified after a multi‑stage, stakeholder‑informed search that included surveys and forums; the board made available the leadership profile that guided the selection. The profile described the desired leader as a “visionary” who values community engagement, academic rigor and inclusivity and emphasized collaboration and stakeholder empowerment.

Ending: The board reminded the public that a special public meeting March 12 will be held for the specific purpose of appointing the new superintendent and that the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Oakmont Administration Building.