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The Opelika City Schools Board of Education sincerely appreciates the thoughtful input from our stakeholders throughout this process and thanks everyone who took the time to contribute. Your engagement is valued and plays an important role in shaping the future of our district.

May 14, 2025 Update:

The Opelika City Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce two finalists for the position of Superintendent and has scheduled public interviews. 

Finalists:

• Dr. Kevin Davis serves as Principal of Muscle Shoals High School in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He brings over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a teacher, assistant principal, and athletic director. Mr. Davis holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Samford University and superintendent certification from the University of Alabama. He was named the 2024 CLAS District 7A North High School Principal of the Year and currently serves as President of CLAS District 7A.
• Dr. Michele Eller is the Superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools in Sylacauga, Alabama. She has more than 25 years of experience in education, including leadership roles as Secondary Instructional Coach, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Eller holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Auburn University and is a 2024 recipient of the Southern Regional Education Board District Pacesetter Award and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year.

Public interviews for each candidate will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts at Opelika High School. The community is invited to attend.

Interview Schedule:

• Monday, May 19, 2025: Dr. Kevin Davis
• Thursday, May 22, 2025: Dr. Michele Eller

The Opelika City Schools Board of Education is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate as the school system's next leader. The board’s goal is to name a new superintendent by June 1, 2025, pending the completion of interviews and final deliberations.

April 10, 2025 Update:

The Opelika City Schools Board of Education is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of superintendent. The deadline for receiving applications is May 5, 2025. Please see links below for the job posting and job application.  For additional information or questions, contact Mr. Bob Meadows at bob.meadows@chlaw.com.

OCS Superintendent Job Posting

OCS Superintendent Job Application

The timeline for selection is as follows:  Applicants selected for final consideration will be notified by May 9, 2025.  Interviews of finalists will be conducted by the end of May and will be open to the public.  The intention of the board is to have a candidate selected by June 1, 2025, with a start date of July 1, 2025.  

*All dates are subject to change based on the number and quality of applicants received within the proposed timeline.