By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor
Brad Jacobs
HART — Following second round interviews Monday evening, March 23, the Hart Public Schools Board of Education voted to enter into contract negotiations with former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent and Hart native Brad Jacobs to be the district’s next superintendent.
“I’m excited to get back home and get started again,” said Jacobs. “I’m very honored to be selected. There was some stiff competition for the position. I’m excited to be working for the schools again and ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.”
“The board deeply appreciates the participation of staff, community members, parents, students, and others who attended interviews and provided input in the search process,” stated Consultant Mark Dobias with the Michigan Association of School Boards, which was contracted by the school board to facilitate the search.
Following first-round interviews, the list of four candidates was narrowed down to two — Jacobs and Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce. The other two candidates interviewed were Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley and Engadine Consolidated School Superintendent Andrew Alvesteffer.
Jacobs was a Hart Public Schools math and physical education teacher from 1990 to 2005. He coached football, wrestling and volleyball.
He has a master’s degree from Central Michigan University in physical education/sports administration and a bachelor’s degree from CMU in education with a major in mathematics and a minor in physical education.
Jacobs is currently employed as a planning executive for SitelogIQ, where he works with Michigan public school districts to plan, pass, design, and implement bond projects.
He served as superintendent for Fremont Public Schools in 2022-23 and Inland Lakes Schools, where he led the district for five years and also served as the athletic director for a year.
Jacobs was the Mason County Central High School principal from 2008-2016. He also served as the secondary complex supervisor from 2012-14 as well as the district curriculum coordinator.
From 2006-2008, he was the Saranac Community Schools High School principal. Prior to that, he was the Manton Consolidated Schools High School principal for one year.
The new school leader will take over for Superintendent Mark Platt, who will retire at the end of the school year. Jacobs will officially begin the job July 1.
“I will be around before that to get acclimated and meet with people,” he said.
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