Superintendent Search Process

Dear ZPS  Families and Community,

At Zeeland Public Schools, our strength has always come from the relationships we build and our care for one another. As we continue to support Superintendent Dr. Brandi-Lyn Mendham during her ongoing medical leave, the Board of Education has taken an important step toward planning for the 2025-2026 school year.

At the April 1 meeting, the board voted to engage an experienced search firm to support the district in selecting its next superintendent. This decision, made in collaboration with Dr. Mendham, reflects a desire to explore various perspectives while ensuring the best possible leadership for our students, staff, and families.

We are especially grateful to Mr. Matt Stolz, who has served as interim superintendent since October with care, consistency, and a deep commitment to our schools. His leadership has been a steadying force and has laid a strong foundation for the work ahead.

The board is fully focused on supporting a strong and successful future for Zeeland Public Schools. We will share updates with the community as the search process develops and collect your valuable feedback to help inform this important decision. 

This page will be updated regularly to inform our community of updates, key dates, and opportunities to share input. We are committed to ensuring a clear, collaborative process that reflects our district's values and commitment to strong leadership. 

April DeWitt
Board President
Zeeland Public Schools

Timeline of Events

• The Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and discussed next steps for the future Superintendent of Zeeland Public Schools. 

-Updated 4.2.25

Contact Information

If you wish to submit a comment or have a question regarding the superintendent search, please email one of the contacts listed below.

April DeWitt, ZPS BOE President

Brandy Navetta, ZPS Director of Communications and Marketing