May 7, 2026
Board to Interview Third Superintendent Candidate
Chad Baalman will be interviewing for the position of Superintendent of Schools with the Board of Education on Thursday May 7, 2026. Baalman is the third of four candidates that USD 440 Halstead/Bentley Board of Education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.
Chad Baalman currently serves as a Halstead High School Principal. He is in his 5th year in that position. Previously, Baalman served as an Associate Principal for 3 years.
Chad Baalman will be interviewing for the position of Superintendent of Schools with the Board of Education on Thursday May 7, 2026. Baalman is the third of four candidates that USD 440 Halstead/Bentley Board of Education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.
Chad Baalman currently serves as a Halstead High School Principal. He is in his 5th year in that position. Previously, Baalman served as an Associate Principal for 3 years.