Superintendent Search: Vestavia Hills BOE Names Finalists

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL - The Vestavia Hills Board of Education narrowed down its search for a new superintendent Tuesday morning by naming two finalists for the position. Although the school system was closed Tuesday due to the threat of winter weather, the board met in the morning to announce that two finalists, Patrick Martin of Gardendale City Schools and Michael Todd Freeman of Sylacauga City Schools., remain in the hunt for the job.

According to a report by the Vestavia Voice, the board recently wrapped up four days worth of public interviews of each candidate, along with day-long tours and meetings throughout the district.

The board also authorized Interim Superintendent Charles Mason to move into further due diligence of the final two candidates, including additional records and background checks, interviews and visits to the candidates’ current and former school districts.

The process for filling the position has been ongoing since the fall, with the board narrowing down applicants publicly throughout the process. Mason has been acting as interim superintendent since the sudden resignation of Sheila Phillips in July.

Photo from Vestavia Hills City Schools