12/12/12 - The Huron Valley Schools Board of Education says itâs extremely confident that the man selected to lead the district is the best possible choice for the students, parents and staff. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin contract negotiations with Jim Baker for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Baker has been serving as the districtâs interim superintendent since May, when former Superintendent Jackie Johnston left for a position with another district. Baker says heâs honored to have been selected by the board and fortunate to be leading such a talented staff and looking forward to serving the HVS community together. The district was assisted by the Michigan Leadership Institute in the search and fourteen candidates submitted applications for the position, with four selected for interviews that took place during public meetings Monday and Tuesday. Board President Sean Carlson says the four interviewed were very strong candidates but in the end, members realized Baker had all the qualifications and characteristics they were looking for in their next schools chief. The Huron Valley district is comprised of 15 schools and approximately 10,000 students from Commerce, Highland, Milford and White Lake. (JM)
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