Swansea is hiring a new superintendent, and you can meet the 3 candidates. Here's how.

SWANSEA — Three people are up for consideration as the next superintendent of Swansea Public Schools, and the public is invited to meet them and ask questions.

The town is hosting a community night on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hoyle Elementary School, 70 Community Lane.

Scott Holcomb, Craig Levis and Robert Silveira were chosen by the superintendent search committee. They will take part in three panels at the school, one comprised of families and community members, another with school staff and a third with students.

Here’s more information about the candidates, the position, and how to take part in the forums:

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Why does Swansea Public Schools need a new superintendent?

Superintendent John Robidoux announced in an Oct. 30, 2023, meeting that he would not seek to renew his contract when it expires on June 30. At the time, he cited a difficult work environment with the town School Committee.

“I don’t want to leave Swansea, I love Swansea,” he said during the meeting.

He said committee members’ unwillingness to meet with him to discuss concerns, give input on his performance and ask questions indicated to him that they were uninterested in keeping him in the position; committee members at that meeting expressed regret over the situation and asked him to reconsider.

Robidoux became Swansea’s superintendent in 2016. He had been with the school system since 2006.

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Who are Swansea’s new superintendent candidates?

Scott Holcomb has been the principal of Taunton High School since 2021. Before that, he was superintendent at North Attleboro from 2017 to 2021, and assistant superintendent from 2014 to 2017. He began his career as a high school science teacher in Bellingham in 1996. Holcomb has a master’s degree from Bridgewater State University, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Boston College, and is enrolled in the education doctorate program at the University of New England.

Craig Levis is an educational consultant and the former superintendent and assistant superintendent in Coventry, Rhode Island. He has also been a director of Special Education, supervisor of Special Services and special education teacher. He earned a master's degree from Rhode Island College and is enrolled in the education doctorate program at Northeastern University in Boston.

Robert Silveira has been the principal of Joseph Case Junior High in Swansea since 2010. He was also an assistant principal and a science teacher in the Swansea school system, and a science teacher at Tiverton High School. Silveira has a master's degree from Bridgewater State University and a CAGS Degree from Fitchburg State College.

How do I meet the candidates?

The town has an online form where attendees can RSVP. Each candidate will spend 25 minutes at each group to answer questions, with a School Committee member or a search committee member present.

What if I have questions but I can’t attend the forum?

Those who are unable to attend can submit questions for the finalists to Eric Graham at egraham@swanseaschools.org.

Dan Medeiros can be reached at dmedeiros@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News today.

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