Overview

• Maleyko was chosen on a 5–3 vote after finalist interviews, with Republicans Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder and Democrat Mitchell Robinson dissenting.
• He emerged from a national search that narrowed 33 applicants to seven interviewees and three finalists, including Lisa Coons and Judy Walton.
• Maleyko has led Dearborn Public Schools since 2015 after three decades in the district, where CBS Detroit reports a 95% graduation rate and multiple Blue Ribbon schools.
• If a contract is approved, he would start around Oct. 4 as Michael Rice retires Oct. 3.
• Supporters cited his statewide relationships to accelerate literacy efforts as the state adopts dyslexia screening and science-of-reading guidance, while Snyder criticized his interview and alleged bias in a closed session.