Michigan State Board votes to offer superintendent job to Dr. Glenn Malayko; some members raise concerns

The Michigan State Board of Education voted in open session to offer the state superintendent position to Dr. Glenn Malayko after deliberations among three finalists and public comment that included both praise for candidates and sharp criticism of one finalist.

During the meeting’s public‑comment period, Kristen Lee, who identified herself as Michigan education director for Citizens Defending Freedom, thanked the board and urged more time and transparency so working Michiganders could review finalists and provide feedback. Lee also said the board should give priority to candidates who "value open and transparent communication" and cited "section 380.10," calling parental decision‑making a fundamental right. An online caller who identified himself as Adam of Birmingham urged the board not to select Lisa Coons, alleging she had left prior positions under "suspicious circumstances," that departments he…