Bloomingdale School Board Selects Final Candidates for Superintendent
The Bloomingdale School Board narrowed the field to two candidates after interviewing five candidates for the superintendent position. The two finalists are Jaym Abraham, Middle School Principal in Caledonia and Rick Reo, Superintendent in Paw Paw.
The initial candidate interviews were held on September 7. Board members asked the candidates questions regarding vision for the school district, communication style, management and decision-making style, budget, and many others. Candidates offered opening and closing statements. There were several staff and community members present and offered feedback on the candidates.
The second round of interviews will be held on Friday September 13 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend.
Candidates and the times they will be interviewed are as follows:
Friday September 13
6:00 p.m. Jaym Abraham, M. Ed., Middle School Principal in Caledonia since 2018. Previously, he was a principal and assistant principal in Allegan and a teacher in Wayland.
7:15 p.m. Rick Reo, Ed.S., Superintendent in Paw Paw since 2019. Previously, he was Middle and High School Principal in Bloomingdale. He also was high school assistant principal in Bangor and a teacher in Bangor.
The Board expects to appoint a new superintendent to begin approximately October 1, 2024.