DEARBORN— Aimee Schoelles, the president of the Dearborn
Board of Education resigned from her position after accepting a new job in
Ohio. Her resignation is effective June 30.

The Dearborn Public School District issued a statement announcing her resignation that said she made a difference in
the lives of thousands of Dearborn Public School students.

“I was hesitant about applying (for the new job) because
my heart’s in Dearborn, but it’s a great opportunity for me and my family,” she
said.  “I thought that I could drive it, but it’s a 75 mile drive one
way.”

Trustees must live in the district in order to be a member
of the Board. 

As a Board member, Schoelles worked with four
superintendents, three college presidents, and fourteen different trustees.

The district said Schoelles always performed her job with
integrity, honesty, and for the betterment of students.  Schoelles has had to make many difficult
decisions during her tenure.  

“I am so incredibly grateful that the citizens of Dearborn
put their trust in me, especially when it comes to their kids,” Schoelles
said.  

Early on in her career she and fellow Board members made
tough decisions on district boundaries, always a sensitive topic for
parents.  She stood strong through the many years of state budget cuts.
Schoelles was instrumental in the successful passage of the 2003 bond proposal
that brought four new schools, building additions, and technology upgrades to
the District.  Then again in 2013, her leadership helped in the success of
the 2013 SMART Bond.

 “Her leadership on the board, her leadership in the
community is going to be sorely, sorely missed,” commented Dearborn
Superintendent Brian Whiston.

School officials and community members will salute
Schoelles at a casual reception prior to the July 13 school board meeting.

With Schoelles stepping down, the Board has 30 days from
her resignation date (June 30) to appoint a new Board Trustee.   

Anyone living in the Dearborn Public Schools district can
apply for the vacant seat. Applications will be accepted from July 1 through
July 9.   Those interested should hand deliver or send a letter of
interest, resume, and three references to the Dearborn Public Schools
Administration Building, 18700 Audette, Room 6, Dearborn, MI 48124. All
materials must be in the Administration Building by 4:00 pm (Eastern Time) on
July 9, 2015. 

The Board will review all submitted applications and
select finalists to interview during the July 13, 2015 Board Meeting. 
Final interviews will occur at the July 20, 2015 Henry Ford College Board
meeting followed by a selection of a new Board member to fill the open
seat. 

The applicant selected will serve until the next general
election in November 2016.