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Former School Superintendent Finalist Selected for Royal Oak Post
Shawn Lewis-Lakin, who garnered supporters during Northville's superintendent selection process, was named Royal Oak's superintendent Wednesday night.
In the fall, was a finalist for superintendent of
In the last round of interviews, the 51-year-old superintendent of the Manchester Community School District was ultimately beat out for the job by Northville's current assistant superintendent of instruction, . They vied to replace retiring superintendent in the summer.
On Wednesday night, the Royal Oak school board voted unanimously to extend its superintendent post to Lewis-Lakin, who was one of two finalists chosen from a pool of 32 applicants. He will replace outgoing Royal Oak Superintendent Thomas Moline.
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Royal Oak Board members said they liked Lewis-Lakins’ commitment to being a part of the community and his experience.
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