Superintendent Search

The Lincoln Consolidated Schools Board of Education will be conducting a search for the district’s next superintendent. The Board is committed to an open and transparent process that will engage stakeholders across our school community.

Details regarding the search timeline, opportunities for community input, and updates on the progress of the search will be shared on this webpage as they become available.

We appreciate your continued support and engagement as we work to identify the next leader who will advance the mission and vision of Lincoln Consolidated Schools.


Meetings will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room located at 7425 Willis Road, Ypsilanti. The meeting room is located at the west-end of Lincoln High School in the District Administrative Offices. **All meetings start at 5:00 pm**

Superintendent Job Posting

July 8 2025
Superintendent Candidate Review

July 15 2025
First Round Candidate Interviews - Day 1

July 16 2025
First Round Candidate Interviews - Day 2

July 22 2025
Second  Round Candidate Interviews



Superintendent Search Update: Your Voice Matters!

The Lincoln Board of Education is excited to share that we are actively engaged in the search for our next Superintendent—and we need your voice in this important process.

First-Round Interviews
Mark your calendars! Candidate interviews are scheduled for:

  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  • Wednesday, July 16, 2025

During these interviews, community members will be invited to provide written feedback on each candidate. Your thoughts and perspectives are invaluable as we seek a leader who will inspire our students, support our staff, and strengthen connections across the Lincoln community.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our schools. Let’s work together to find a superintendent who reflects the values, hopes, and aspirations of the entire Lincoln family.

Join us in this meaningful work—your input makes a difference!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  • 6:10pm: Melanie Depray Learst, Assistant Superintendent, Westwood Community Schools, MI
  • 7:10pm: Dr. Kellie Finnie, Director of Curriculum, State & Federal Programs, Dearborn Heights #7, MI
  • 8:20pm: Hal Heard III, Executive Director of High School Education, Plymouth-Canton Schools, MI
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

  • 6:10pm: Dr. Kristy Taylor, Vice President of Training, Franworth (prior Western Schools, MI)
  • 7:10pm: Barb Leonard, Executive Director of Human Resources, Dexter Community Schools, MI
  • 8:20pm: Gregory Smith, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Farmington Public Schools, MI
Interviews will be held at the Lincoln Consolidated Schools Board Room located at 7425 Willis Road, Ypsilanti MI. District.  West end of the High School-Follow blue signs to Administrative Offices