Michigan Board Selects Dearborn Superintendent Maleyko as Next State Superintendent

Dr. Glenn Maleyko, the longtime superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, has been appointed as Michigan's next state superintendent of public schools by the State Board of Education. The eight-member board voted 5-3 to offer him the position, with hopes that he will begin by October 4, following the retirement of current superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. Maleyko, who has served in Dearborn for 30 years and as superintendent since 2015, has a strong record of improving graduation rates to 95% and earning multiple Blue Ribbon School Awards. He has also held leadership roles such as president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators and represents Michigan on the National School Superintendents Association Governing Board. Board President Pamela Pugh emphasized Maleyko's collaborative approach and his qualifications to advance Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, particularly focusing on improving literacy outcomes statewide. Negotiations for his contract are underway, and the Dearborn district will announce details regarding his transition from his current role.