At the Thursday, October 5th, 2023 board meeting, the Saginaw Township Community Schools Board of Education chose internal candidate Jamie Kraatz for the position of Superintendent.
Jamie Kraatz has been the Director of Learning, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at Saginaw Township Community Schools since 2019. She was selected from a pool of three finalists who participated in two Board of Education interviews, staff and community meet and greets, and an all-day district tour.
“Her excellent performance in her current role, her demonstration of excellence to the district and her proven ability to take the district to the next level is why we chose Mrs. Kraatz," said Board of Education President Arik Smith.
Mrs. Kraatz resides in Saginaw Township with her husband and three sons, one who graduated from the township's Heritage High School and another who will in 2025.
Mrs. Kraatz is slated to take over as Superintendent on January 1st, 2024, provided successful negotiation of a contract and a satisfactory background check. Current Superintendent Bruce Martin announced his retirement in June.
The Saginaw Township Community Schools (STCS) is comprised of eight elementary, middle and high schools within Saginaw Township, Michigan, and serves nearly 4,600 students. The mission of the district is to educate, guide and challenge all students to develop lifelong learning skills necessary to successfully contribute and compete in a rapidly changing global society.