CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AT FENNVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
January 20,2025
Dr. Doug Greer began his term as Superintendent of Fennville Public Schools in July of 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience, a passion for education, and a dedication to fostering success for students, staff, and the broader community. Throughout his time of service, his leadership has had a meaningful impact on the district.
The Board of Education has been impressed by Dr. Greer’s intelligence, energy, and work ethic. His approachability and commitment to listening carefully have strengthened relationships within the school community. These qualities, paired with his expertise in strategic planning and data-driven decision-making, have helped address the diverse needs of students and families in Fennville.
Under Dr. Greer’s leadership, the district advanced key strategic priorities, including the development of measurable goals, the successful negotiation of three union contracts using Interest-Based Bargaining, and a careful stewardship of district finances that resulted in an increased fund balance. His efforts have left the district in a strong position to continue moving forward.
After thoughtful reflection, the Board and Dr. Greer have mutually agreed that a different approach is needed to align with the district’s evolving priorities. This decision does not diminish Dr. Greer’s significant contributions to Fennville Public Schools or his accomplishments in the field of education. The Board would like to make clear that this decision is not related to any professional misconduct or impropriety. It is simply a mutual agreement made in the best interests of the district at this time.
Dr. Greer’s willingness to support the transition process is a testament to his dedication to Fennville Public Schools. He has expressed a strong desire to assist in ensuring a smooth leadership change and to provide any consultation necessary to the district during this period of transition. The Board is actively working to determine the next steps for leadership and will provide updates as plans are finalized.
On behalf of the Fennville Public Schools Board of Education, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Greer for his service, leadership, and dedication to our students, staff, and community. We wish him great success in his future endeavors and look forward to building on the strong foundation he has helped to maintain. As Fennville Public Schools continue to embrace its culture of kindness, diversity, and academic excellence, we remain committed to supporting the wellness of all students and staff and communicating the many benefits of being part of this exceptional district.
As we continue to move Fennville Forward, the Board has named long-time Fennville teacher and principal, Mr. Albert Lombard, as interim Superintendent. Mr. Lombard’s responsibility will be to hold the district steady while building trusting relationships; all while guiding the day-to-day operations of the district.
We are grateful that Mr. Lombard has accepted this call until a permanent superintendent has been hired–anticipated to be by the end of the school year–where he will then return to leading Fennville High School.
Mr. Lombard has spent his entire career at Fennville Public Schools. After teaching math at Fennville Middle School for 7 years, he spent the next 10 years as the principal at Fennville Elementary School. Under his shared leadership, Fennville Elementary school achieved top 10 math & English growth for English Language Learners out of 1,500 elementary schools in the state of Michigan and was recognized several times by U.S. News & World Report honors.
For the past 2.5 years, Mr. Lombard has served as Fennville High School principal. FHS was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Bronze High School. Mr. Lombard will still remain active in the day to day operations of Fennville High School.
“I am honored and prepared to step into this role for a school district where I have spent my entire career. The students, the staff, and the people of this community mean so much to me and are an important part of my life. I want to continue to see their successes and am committed to empowering those successes at Fennville Public Schools.”
Mr. Lombard has a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Alma College.
