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Board reopens search for Executive Director of Human Resources after not moving to hire

School District Of The City Of Pontiac (Pontiac City School District) · September 22, 2025
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Summary

The board did not approve hiring Dr. Suzanne Kavanaugh and instead voted to reopen the Executive Director of Human Resources vacancy to internal and external candidates.

The board considered a candidate recommendation to hire Dr. Suzanne Kavanaugh as Executive Director of Human Resources but did not make a motion to hire during the meeting. Trustee G. Kevin Gross then moved (supported by Jennifer Dooley) to reopen the position to both internal and external candidates; the motion carried with recorded ayes from Trustees Miller, Terry, Bowman, Dooley, Gross and President Hannah.

Minutes indicate the board declined to make a hiring motion for Dr. Kavanaugh during this session and instead authorized reopening the search; the motion does not specify a posting timeline, recruitment firm, or interim staffing plan. Secretary ShaQuana Davis-Smith is listed as absent in the roll call.