Superintendent Selection | Board of Education Special Meeting | May 4th, 2026

The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 4, 2026, focused on selecting a new superintendent. The meeting featured extensive public participation, with numerous speakers expressing support for the two finalists, Moussa Hamka and Mike Asaleh, highlighting their qualifications, leadership styles, and community ties. Board members deliberated at length, reflecting on survey results, community feedback, and the candidates' experience. After a divided vote, the board appointed Mike Asaleh as the next superintendent with a 5-2 vote, pending contract negotiations. The board then discussed the process for negotiating the superintendent's contract, ultimately empowering Trustee Mazeb to negotiate directly with Asaleh. The meeting emphasized the importance of transparency, community trust, and accountability in leadership selection and transition.