Papasian-Broadwell steps down from Warren Con board

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — After serving on the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education for 14 years, Trustee Megan Papasian-Broadwell stepped down from her position effective Aug. 1.

“This has been one of the best experiences and services that I have been able to do in my adult life,” she said in a prepared statement.

Although she is leaving her elected position, her work in public education will continue in another format.

“I am going to follow my passion as a true advocate, through service, for students with special needs,” she said. “I will really miss everyone here, but my work in public education is certainly not over. My work as a special education administrator is what my next focus is going to be.”

School officials sought applicants to fill Papasian-Broadwell’s seat, which expires Dec. 31, 2026. According to district Superintendent John Bernia, the district received 12 applications by the Aug. 6 application deadline. At press time, the school board was scheduled to hold a special meeting Aug. 14 to interview the candidates. The school board is not required to interview each candidate that applied.

By state law, Bernia said the school board has 30 days from Papasian-Broadwell’s resignation to appoint a new board member.

If they aren’t able to appoint someone within 30 days, the Macomb Intermediate District “would step in and appoint someone.” He also voiced his appreciation for Papasian-Broadwell’s tenure on the school board.

“On behalf of Warren Consolidated Schools, I would like to thank Dr. Papasian-Broadwell for her hard work and dedication to our students, staff and the community,” Superintendent John C. Bernia said in a press release issued July 29. “Dr. Papasian-Broadwell, along with her board colleagues, has been instrumental in bringing exceptional programs and services to WCS students. We wish her well in her future endeavors.”