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Superintendent of Hart Public Schools
Deadline:
February 24, 2026
District/Organization:
Hart Public Schools / MASB
Position/Type:
Superintendent, full time
Salary:
A preliminary range of $120,000 to $140,000 has been establishedPosition DetailsThe Board of Education for the Hart Public School District is searching for the district’s next great leader. This is an exceptional opportunity for an educator who wants to make a difference in a small, progressive district. Current Superintendent, Mark Platt, is retiring on June 30, 2026 after 13 years of exemplary service.Hart Public Schools is a district serving 1,192 students in four schools on an attractive single campus in the center of Hart, Michigan. The district takes great pride in its staff and students, with strong curriculum initiatives, an excellent program for English Language Learners (ELL), cutting-edge technology, and a strong performing arts program with soon-to-be-renovated facilities after the passing of a successful bond.This is only the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added later.
We encourage interested applicants to refrain from applying until the posting is finalized in January.
Location –
The Hart Public School district is located along the shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County. It is situated along the U.S. 31 corridor about 30 minutes north of Muskegon and about 20 minutes south of Ludington.The district is largely agricultural with an abundance of vegetable farms and orchards. With Silver Lake, the Mears State Park, Hart and Pentwater Lakes, the Pentwater River and numerous other lakes and rivers in the area, Hart is an important tourism hub as recreational opportunities abound.
District –
The Hart Public School District serves students in four buildings: Hart High School, Hart Middle School, Spitler Elementary School, and the Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center. All buildings are located within the City of Hart.The Hart Public School District is a constituent of the West Shore Educational Service District which offers Dual Enrollment, Early College, and Career and Technical Education to Hart students.
District Data
- Enrollment-1,192
- Teachers-88
- Administrators-18
- Counselors/social workers-3
- Paraprofessionals-25
- Office Staff-14
- Other staff-81
- School buildings-4
- Foundation grant per pupil-$10,050
- Annual operating budget: Revenue-$17,765,982 Expense-$18,041,873
- Projected fund balance-$3,912,316
- Tax Base (2024)-$472,514,738
- Non-Homestead Levy-16.9522
- Debt Retirement-5.1309
Compensation & Contract
The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A preliminary salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 has been established.
Application Process
Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application found at Superintendent of Hart Public Schools | Mi Ed Careers.Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on February 24, 2026. No “hard copy,” fax or emailed copies accepted. IF requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process. Candidate names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.Candidates are asked to not contact board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Mark Dobias, Consultant, MASB, at 269.532.0543 or mrdobias@gmail.com.
Search Timeline
Application Deadline: February 24, 2026Selection of Candidates: March 2, 2026First Round Interviews: March 9 & 10, 2026Second Round Interviews: March 16, 2026Start Date: July 1, 2026
E-mail:
mrdobias@gmail.com
Website:
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