Superintendent Candidate Interviews | April 14th, 2026

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on April 14, 2026, to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. Two candidates, Mr. Mike Aceti and Mr. Musa Hamka, were interviewed in detail regarding their backgrounds, leadership styles, and visions for the district. Both candidates discussed critical district priorities including literacy proficiency, mental health support, infrastructure needs, academic achievement, and community engagement. They also addressed budget management experience, including oversight of large budgets and involvement in bond and millage campaigns. Mr. Aceti highlighted his experience managing a $150 million budget and involvement in a 2019 bond campaign, emphasizing the importance of community feedback and detailed planning. Mr. Hamka described managing a $110 million budget with a zero-based budgeting approach and shared insights from multiple successful bond campaigns in Grosse Pointe, focusing on community engagement and transparency. Both candidates emphasized alignment of spending with district priorities and the importance of data-informed decision-making. The board will continue interviewing additional candidates and plans to update the community on the selection process after the final meeting on April 18, 2026.