Swartz Creek Board appoints Wayne Wright interim superintendent, effective Jan. 1

The Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Dec. 26 to appoint Wayne Wright as interim superintendent, with the appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The motion to appoint Wayne Wright was made by Board Member Autumn Henry and supported by Board Member Ken Engel. The board recorded a 6-0 roll call vote in favor; Board Member Andrea Fick was recorded absent. The board’s motion states the appointment is "subject to terms and conditions negotiated with legal counsel coordinated by the Board President," and that final terms remain pending board approval.

Board President Chuck Melki called the special meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. in the Joan Ferris Board Room at the administration office. The minutes show the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. after brief public comment and board remarks; the public comments are noted in the record but no speakers or comment content are specified.