Royal Oak School Board Selects Dr. John Tafelski as New Superintendent
(ROS, May 19, 2025)
Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Schools Board of Education has selected the next Superintendent, Dr. John Tafelski, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, from Allen Park Public Schools.
The Royal Oak Schools Board of Education announced the appointment of Dr. Tafelski as the next Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025. This appointment is subject to successful contract negotiations.
Dr. John Tafelski will succeed Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, retiring after 8 years as Superintendent on July 31, 2025.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. John Tafelski to our district,” said Tim Ciechorski, President of the Royal Oak Schools School Board. “His experience, vision, and commitment to student success made him our choice for this important role. We are confident he will lead our district to continued growth and success.”
The committee would like to express their deep appreciation for all of the effort community members – from students, to staff, to parents, to neighbors – contributed to making this process successful.
Thank you for making sure we heard your views.
“We would also like to thank Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick for her years of leadership and dedication to the entire Royal Oak Community.”
