The Board of Education of Branch ISD is searching for the next superintendent to replace Kris Jenkins who is retiring after seven years of exemplary service to the organization.  The search is being facilitated by the Michigan Association of School Boards.  Updated information will be provided regularly on this website.  Staff, community, parents, and students are encouraged to engage in this process.

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Letter from Superintendent

Read Kris Jenkin's letter here.

Branch ISD Brochure

View information about Branch ISD and the Superintendent position here.

Stakeholder Engagement Summary

View the summary of stakeholder input here.

Timeline

Action

Date

Application Period Begins

Sunday, March 20

Application Deadline

Tuesday, April 29

Selection of Candidates to Interview

Wednesday, May 7 at 4:00pm

First Round Interviews

Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00pm at BACC

First Round Interviews

Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00pm at BACC

Second Round Interviews

Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00pm at BACC

Second Round Interviews (if necessary)

Thursday, May 22 at 6:00pm at BACC

Board visitation (if necessary)

TBD

Board Selection of Superintendent

TBD

Start date

Monday, June 16

Updates and News

March 19, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting

Mark Dobias from MASB will be  presenting the results of the stakeholder survey. The Board will approve a candidate profile, approve a final job posting, and update hiring timeline.

February 26, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education set the following timeline for Superintendent interviews:

  • Monday, April 28th from 4pm to 6pm to review candidates. SEE UPDATED TIMELINE

  • Tuesday, May 6th from 6pm to 9pm for first round interviews SEE UPDATED TIMELINE

  • Wednesday, May 7th from 6pm to 9pm for first round interviews SEE UPDATED TIMELINE

  • Tuesday, May 13 from 6pm to 9pm for final interviews. SEE UPDATED TIMELINE