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Royal Oak board approves contract for incoming superintendent John Topelski
Summary
The Royal Oak Schools Board of Education voted to approve a contract for John Topelski as the district's next superintendent, with Board members praising his early community engagement and family involvement.
The Royal Oak Schools Board of Education voted to approve a contract for John Topelski as the district’s next superintendent.
Board members and district leaders presented Topelski at the meeting, and the board passed a motion to approve his contract by voice vote. Trustee Van Nuysma moved the motion and Trustee Jasinski seconded it; the board voted unanimously, with the chair calling, “All in favor signify by saying aye,” and the motion carried.
Board members praised Topelski’s early outreach in the community and his family’s presence at the meeting. “I really appreciate the opportunity,” Topelski told the board after being introduced, and he thanked outgoing Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick for her leadership during the transition. Board members noted he will be officially on board July 1 and welcomed his family’s support.
No substantive conditions or amendments to the contract were discussed on the record. The board directed staff to finalize and sign the contract following the vote.
The approval followed introductions, a brief statement by Topelski and customary board remarks welcoming him to the district. The board did not record a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript beyond the voiced “ayes.”
