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Superintendent updates board on staffing, new hire recommendation and Cherry Creek renovations

Lowell Area Schools Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Bauer announced a recommended hire for director of student services, recognized district energy-efficiency work at Alto Elementary and outlined Cherry Creek renovation timelines; he also described ongoing driver recruitment and staffing efforts.

In the superintendent’s report at the Jan. 12 meeting, Mister Bauer told trustees the district recommended Dana Champion Whitfield, currently assistant director of special programs at Caledonia Community Schools, for the director of student services position; she is expected to begin a transition and be on site with an official start date of Feb. 2.

Bauer also highlighted district sustainability work: Lowell Area Schools was recognized by the Michigan Green…

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