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Lake Station board appoints Christine Peipa as superintendent, effective July 1, 2026
Summary
The Lake Station Community Schools board voted unanimously to hire Christine Peipa as superintendent effective July 1, 2026, after hearing brief remarks from trustees and the superintendent; the board also approved routine personnel and facilities items.
The Lake Station Community Schools Board of Trustees voted to hire Christine Peipa as the district’s next superintendent, with the appointment effective July 1, 2026.
The recommendation to hire Peipa was presented to the board during regular business; a trustee moved and seconded the motion and the board recorded unanimous approval among those present. The appointment follows the board’s public hearing process on the superintendent’s contract, during which no members of the public signed up to speak.
Why it matters: A superintendent hire sets the district’s executive leadership and guides decisions on curriculum, staffing and district operations. Trustees described Peipa as an internal successor who will ease transition at a time when other districts are experiencing leadership gaps.
Board members praised Peipa’s record and experience in the district. Board president David Wright said the district has “a current successor in place to fill that gap,” and that the planned transition should avoid disruption. In remarks to the board, Christine Peipa thanked trustees and said she was honored by the appointment: “I am truly honored to be appointed the new superintendent,” she said, adding that she intends to continue “making decisions every day with the mindset of what’s best for our students.”
The motion and vote: The superintendent recommendation (presented by the interim superintendent) was moved and seconded and carried on a roll‑call vote of trustees present. The board recorded affirmative votes from Mr. Plesca, Mr. Muse, Mr. Tinario and David Wright; a trustee who could not attend sent written support for the appointment.
What happens next: Peipa’s hire becomes effective July 1, 2026. Trustees said they expect a planned transition and noted her decade of work in the district, including time at Edison Junior Senior High School and in district administration. No additional contract details, such as term length or salary, were specified on the record.
The meeting then moved on to routine business, including personnel and facilities approvals.
