Gaines Elementary School

Dear Swartz Creek Community Schools Families,

We are writing to share an important update in the search for the next Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools.

The Board of Education interviewed six candidates during first-round interviews held on February 18 and 19. The Board has voted to move forward with two finalists:

Dr. Rob Bueche
Mr. Kenneth Janczarek

Watch the First-Round Interview Recordings
February 18 Interviews: https://youtu.be/2qV_99GYwrs?si=I2CU46_CbPN54XNp
February 19 Interviews: https://youtu.be/Nw1bG059tpc?si=yQLQdTS_btDgPFlB

Learn More About the Superintendent Search Process
https://www.swartzcreek.org/page/new-superintendent-search

Meet the Final Superintendent Candidates

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Location: Board Room
Attendance: RSVP required

Schedule:
5:30–6:15 PM — Meet & Greet
6:30–8:30 PM — Community Forum
• Candidates will respond to questions
• Facilitated by representatives from Ray & Associates
• Event will be live-streamed
• Attendees will receive QR codes after the forum to provide feedback to the Board of Education

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/r72Uh4on4mUjaywa7
Or call Sue Gould at 810-591-2382

Thank you for your continued engagement, partnership, and support as we work together to select the next leader for our district. We appreciate your involvement in this important process for our students, staff, and community.

Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Swartz Creek Staff and Families,

We would like to share an updated overview of the Swartz Creek Community Schools Superintendent Search timeline and invite our families and community members to participate in upcoming opportunities.

First Round Interviews
First round interviews will take place on February 18 and 19, beginning at 5:00 PM each evening. These interviews will be conducted virtually and will not be live-streamed.
The public is welcome to attend and watch the virtual interviews from the Boardroom.
Recordings of the interviews will be posted on the district website following February 19.

Meet & Greet and Community Forum
On February 24, the community is invited to attend:
- Meet & Greet with the Candidates: 5:30–6:15 PM
- Community Forum: 6:30 PM
Both events will be held in the Boardroom. Community forum attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback through QR codes that will be available during the event.

RSVP is required to attend the Meet & Greet and Community Forum.
Please RSVP using the link provided or by calling Sue Gould at 810-591-2382.
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/P3D2mc2NXQukF16JA

Second Round Interviews
Second round interviews will take place in person on February 25, beginning at 5:00 PM.
These interviews will take place in the Boardroom. The public is welcome to attend. They will also be live-streamed on the Board's YouTube channel for public viewing.

Thank you for your continued engagement in this important process. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to select the next leader of Swartz Creek Community Schools.


Sincerely,
Swartz Creek Community Schools

Check out all the latest happenings and important info in the latest edition of our Gaines Family Newsletter!
https://5il.co/3s2gu

Gaines families, we're collecting candy donations for our upcoming Homecoming parade. If you're able, please send in a bag of inidividually wrapped candy with your child or drop it at the main office by Wednesday, September 24th.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Go Dragons!