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Board hires Christopher Smith as superintendent/high school principal
What happened
On August 10, 2026, the board approved a contract with Christopher Smith, an assistant high school principal at Waverly Community Schools, as superintendent and high school principal. He was chosen after public interviews on July 20 and 27, with the Michigan Association of School Boards running the search.
Why it matters to families
One person will again lead both the district and the high school. Several residents had asked the board to rethink combining those jobs.
The evidence
August 10, 2026 minutes: 'Motion by Kristin Phillips to approve the contract for Superintendent/High School Principal Christopher Smith… Motion carried 6-0.'
The source
August 10, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for Fowler Public Schools.
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