Milan Area Schools board unanimously approves Heidi Phelps as director of student services
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The Milan Area Schools Board approved Heidi Phelps as director of student services effective Feb. 25, 2026. Board members praised Phelps' credentials and hiring process; the motion passed 6–0.
The Milan Area School Board voted unanimously to approve Heidi Phelps as the district's director of student services, effective Feb. 25, 2026. The motion to approve Phelps was moved by Marais and supported by Burdette; the roll-call vote recorded six yes votes, with Michelle Heika excused.
Board members praised Phelps during discussion. A speaker identified in the transcript described Phelps as currently serving as a supervisor and coordinator for transition services at the Novi Community School District and noted she holds a doctoral degree in organizational leadership with an emphasis in special education. Board members said the position was posted through standard channels and that the hiring process produced a strong candidate pool.
Superintendent McMahon (named in the transcript) welcomed Phelps and said she would be a strong addition to the administrative and instructional support teams. The board's vote carried 6–0. The board also welcomed Phelps' family members who attended the meeting.
Phelps will assume responsibilities created by the upcoming retirement of Lon Smith at the end of this month, according to remarks in the meeting transcript.