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- Berrien County
- 6/7/25
- 06/09/2025
- 122 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the Benton Harbor Area School Board focused on the search for a new superintendent, ultimately resulting in the decision to interview six candidates for the position.
- MI
- Berrien County
- 5/29/25
- 06/06/2025
- 28 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Benton Harbor Area School Board meeting, the board approved a trip for student athletes to the MHSAA Division 2 state track meet, while parents and board members called for increased recognition of student athletes’ achievements.
- MI
- Berrien County
- 5/22/25
- 05/27/2025
- 10 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent Benton Harbor Area School Board meeting, the most development was the approval of a settlement agreement in case number 23-CV-1340. The decision to authorize Superintendent Dr. Butts to execute the agreement was met with mixed reactions from board members, reflecting division within the board.
- MI
- Berrien County
- 5/17/25
- 05/20/2025
- 130 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Benton Harbor Area School Board meeting, the primary focus was on the need to select a new superintendent before the current superintendent’s departure on June 30. This topic dominated the discussions, highlighting the necessity for the board to finalize its decision by July 1, amidst a pool of 14 to 16 candidates. The selection process is critical, as it is the first time this board configuration will appoint a superintendent together.
- MI
- Berrien County
- 5/13/25
- 05/14/2025
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Benton Harbor Area School Board meeting focused on various topics, including the advancement of the superintendent search, financial updates, and ongoing facility challenges. The board announced the hiring of Hazard Young and Associates to lead the superintendent search, with the job posting now available on multiple platforms. The application deadline is set for May 20, 2025. In tandem with this, the board is scheduling focus groups to engage with staff and the community, with a special meeting planned for May 17, 2025, to further address the search. Concerns regarding potential miscommunication about application fees were raised, prompting the board to clarify these issues with the search firm.
