Fulton Schools is currently conducting the search for the next Fulton Superintendent.
The Fulton School Board has contracted with Mr. Paul Hungerford to facilitate the search. He can be reached at phungerford@giresd.net.
Fulton Schools Board of Education has scheduled interviews for a new superintendent of schools. First round interviews will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 ( 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.), and Thursday, April 9, 2026 (6 p.m. and 7 p.m.).
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 6 pm, the candidates scheduled for interviews are Randy Cusack, Brent Cole, and Alexis Shaver.
Rand Cusack, current Director of Special Education at Eaton County RESA.
Brent Cole, current 6-12 Principal at Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
Alexis Shaver, current PK-12 and Alternative Education Principal at Carson City-Crystal
Area Schools.
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m., the candidates scheduled for interviews are David Farley and Ryan Portenga.
David Farley, current Middle School Principal at Shepherd Public Schools.
Ryan Portenga, current Middle School/High School Principal at Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools.
The Board of Education invites parents, family members, community members, anddistrict staff to attend the interviews. All interviews will be held in the library at Fulton Schools Middle School, located at 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, MI 48856. Interviews will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Each interview will last approximately 45 minutes.
Superintendent Posting and Criteria: https://www.fultonpirates.net/documents/employment/job-postings/current-postings/superintendent-posting/24824722
1-6-2026 Board Workshop Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1U2DIofodzKDehKt8Vik8ju_lFpTj3X4rDiO6aZo42B4/edit?usp=sharing
Fulton's Profile of a Superintendent: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pYDgT6rl4CVnivpoIYhdR-KDdnOIDbYPcO3ziYCPQWw/edit?usp=sharing
Superintendent Search Survey Results from the Community: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AfSDu2XcIarBtvLHdOg8XzJKrg4nAE7z7rkop2jOBOs/edit?usp=sharing