Superintendent Candidate Finalist Selection | April 18th, 2026

This was a public meeting of the Dearborn Public Schools Board held on April 18, 2026, focused primarily on the selection process for the next superintendent. The board heard extensive public comments supporting various candidates, particularly emphasizing leadership in special education, community engagement, and academic improvement. The trustees deliberated on narrowing the field of six finalists to three candidates to advance to the next stage, ultimately voting to advance Dr. Thomas Ahart, Mr. Mike Aseli, and Mr. Musa Hamut. The board discussed the format for the finalists' presentations and interviews, deciding on a 75-minute session including a presentation on their vision for the district with a focus on literacy and closing achievement gaps, followed by questions. They also planned a district tour and stakeholder Q&A sessions for the finalists. The meeting included procedural discussions on motions and voting, as well as plans for community engagement and feedback collection via QR codes during the finalist presentations. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.