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Bridgman board votes 7-0 to begin contract negotiations with Thomas Reed as superintendent
Summary
At a Dec. 3 special meeting the Bridgman Public School District Board voted unanimously to enter contract negotiations with Thomas Reed to become superintendent effective July 1, 2026; the board praised Reed's interactions with students and staff during a recent tour.
The Bridgman Public School District Board of Education voted unanimously Dec. 3 to enter contract negotiations with superintendent candidate Thomas Reed, approving a motion to begin negotiations for a contract that would start July 1, 2026. The motion, moved by Member JoAnn DeMeulenaere and supported by Member Brad Owen, carried 7-0.
Board members deliberated after a round-robin interview and a candidate presentation. The minutes note that members "believed Mr. Reed had positive interactions with students and staff on the district tour" and that they "all spoke highly of Mr. Reed." The motion recorded in the minutes directs the board to begin formal contract discussions with Reed; no contract terms were recorded in the minutes.
During his presentation, Thomas Reed outlined his transition priorities, stating, "He highlighted three points: 1. Transition Intentionally 2. Listening Deeply 3. Support Current Structures." The board's unanimous vote authorizes the district to negotiate remuneration, responsibilities and other contractual details with Reed; those negotiations were not detailed in the minutes.
The minutes list Eric Ramso as board president and Tishia Roberts as secretary. Minutes were taken by Molly Owen, superintendent secretary. The board took no other actions at the special meeting and adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
