The Fond du Lac School board has officially hired the school district Chief Academic Officer Matt Steinbarth to replace superintendent Dr. Jeff Fleig when Dr. Fleig retires at the end of the school year. At their meeting Monday evening the board voted unanimously in favor of hiring Steinbarth to the post. Board chairman Todd Schreiter says the two year contract runs through the 2026-27 school year with a starting salary of $190,000. “We look very forward to your continued service and your dedication to serving the Fond du Lac School District and this community,” Schreiter said. “We’re very proud of you.” Steinbarth has been in the district for 25 years, currently as Chief Academic Officer and formerly as Chief of Schools. The position was created as part of an administrative reorganization plan designed to boost student achievement. Prior to that he spent five years as principal at Fond du Lac High School, Lakeshore Elementary principal, Woodworth Middle School assistant principal and an eighth-grade math teacher at Woodworth Middle School. His professional journey began in the FDLSD in 1999 as a long-term substitute teacher at Parkside Elementary.
“I am truly honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools for the Fond du Lac School District,” said Steinbarth. “As a lifelong resident, I do not take the responsibility lightly. I am committed to working with passion, purpose, and unwavering persistence to elevate every student’s experience. Together with our dedicated educators, staff, parents, and community members, I am eager to build on our strong foundation toward positive, lasting change improving outcomes for all. I am enthusiastic about the journey ahead and look forward to celebrating our shared success.”
The school board decided against a national search, instead hiring internally. Steinbarth was the only candidate to be interviewed for the post. Steinbarth graduated from Goodrich High School (Class of 1994). He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a master’s degree from Marian University and a superintendent license from Concordia University Wisconsin.
