Special Board of Education Meeting - Superintendent Search Second Round Interviews - March 25, 2026

The Wayne-Westland Board of Education held a special meeting on March 25, 2026, focused primarily on the second round of superintendent search interviews. The board reviewed extensive community and staff feedback from recent candidate Q&A sessions, meet and greets, and interviews. A motion was made and passed to appoint Dr. Katherine Cost as the new superintendent, with a 4-3 vote. The meeting also included citizen comments expressing concerns about district leadership and staff retention. Additionally, a motion to change board leadership was proposed but failed. The meeting emphasized the importance of selecting a superintendent aligned with the district's needs and moving forward with unity.