The Waterford school board voted unanimously to approve a superintendent contract with Adam Martin.

He will officially take over as district superintendent July 1.

Martin and the district came to an agreement on a three-year contract at a salary of $227,500. The board voted at a May 19 special meeting.

Martin is the current executive director of student achievement at Dearborn Public Schools.

“We are thrilled to welcome Adam Martin as our new superintendent,” said Kristen Wagner, school board president. “His extensive experience and proven track record in student achievement make him the ideal leader to guide Waterford School District into the future. We are confident that under his leadership, our students, staff, and community will continue to thrive.”

Lisa Eldredge, who was assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, is the current interim superintendent.

Thomas Ahart, former superintendent of the Des Moines, Iowa, public school system, was chosen October 2024 to take over for Scott Lindberg, who retired after five years as superintendent. The two sides could not reach a contract agreement forcing the board to reopen their search for a new superintendent.

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