Board schedules community conversations after months of public calls to make interim superintendent permanent

The Wayne‑Westland Community School District board voted to begin a series of board‑community conversations starting in September and to set agenda topics in June as members of the public pressed the board to make interim superintendent Jennifer Curry the district’s permanent superintendent.

Dozens of parents, staff, union representatives and community members used the district’s allotted public‑comment period to urge the board to offer Curry a three‑year contract and to avoid a national superintendent search. Speakers described Curry as a long‑time district employee who has provided stability through recent financial and operational challenges.

Several public commenters tied Curry to recent district accomplishments. Heather Martinez said, “Jen Curry deserves a 3 year contract,” and Amy Gridley,…