Superintendent Search

Community Survey Open thru Nov. 25


Northwest Education Services (North Ed) is in the process of finding a new superintendent who will succeed Dr. Nick Ceglarek following his retirement in 2025.

Thank you to those who provided input on this search process through our community survey. Our search consultant, Michigan Leadership Institute, will use this data to help draft a candidate profile that will be posted early 2025.

Below is a general timeline of events and related documents. Please revisit this webpage for more information as this process continues.



Search Calendar


Nov. 5, 2024:  North Ed Board Approval of Michigan Leadership Institute as superintendent search firm.

Nov.18-19, 2024:  MLI begins focus group discussions. Community survey is finalized and posted. Survey closed Nov. 25.

Early January 2025:  Official job description is posted.

February 2025:  Review and vetting of applicants.

March 2025:  Candidates presented to North Ed Board and interview process begins.

Late March 2025:  Board decision and offer is made to selected candidate.

July 1, 2025:  New superintendent start date.

July – September 2025:  MLI supports transition and new superintendent acclimation.


Related Documents


11.19.24 North Ed Board President Fisher's Letter to Community

11.19.24 Press Release: North Ed Seeks Public Input on Next Leader