Board schedules interviews for five superintendent candidates; accepts retirement of longtime security director
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Summary
The board announced interview dates for five superintendent finalists, accepted the retirement of district safety staff member Jim Beaver, and recognized teacher Meg Grossnickel as 2025 Teacher of the Year.
Board members reported progress on the superintendent search and on personnel recognitions during board reports. The board said it selected five candidates for interviews: a first‑round interview date was set for Tuesday, April 22, with follow‑up interviews on Wednesday, April 23.
Interim Superintendent Eldridge reported that the district’s director of instructional technology, data and assessment, Elizabeth (last name not specified in public remarks), was elected to a county board (McCall) and that Meg Grossnickel, an English teacher at Kettering High School, was named the Waterford 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Waterford Foundation. Eldridge noted that Long Hammer Chevrolet provided a vehicle for Ms. Grossnickel’s use for two years as part of the award.
The board also voted to accept the retirement of Jim Beaver, a longtime district safety and security staff member. Trustees and staff offered personal thanks and recognition; several members described Beaver as a dedicated contributor to district safety and operations. No replacement or transition plan was presented at the meeting.
Other items: board members noted extracurricular achievements, culinary students’ service at a county event, and upcoming Waterford Youth Assistance recognition events. The superintendent’s report listed upcoming theatrical performances and a Special Olympics fundraising car wash.
No formal vote on the superintendent appointment occurred; the board scheduled interviews as part of the search process.
