The candidates and their interview times are: Saline received applications from across the country, including Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, New York and Pennsylvania, Board President Jennifer Steben said. "I will continue to work very hard over the next three-plus months to prepare the district for the upcoming Summer/Fall construction projects, continue to work on the next District Strategic Plan (2022-2023), and continue to work on the August 2, 2022 Bond request that addresses many of our district needs while offering a zero-mil increase to our community," he said. One, of course, took a different position, and I understand that. We believe there are quality candidates that will meet our needs and expectations, Steben said in a news release. Previously, she was a program specialist and K-12 curriculum specialist for Orange County Public Schools in Florida for six years. Dr. EnaShelley, retired Dean of the College of Ed, also was a huge mentor to me and is really a big influence in who I am today. I went to college as an international business major, and I was a first generation college student in my family and so I had no idea. From beginning to end, he showed us that he knew his stuff, Woodring said. If there is consensus on a clear-cut choice, the board could act on naming its successor to Guerra as early as next week. Wonnell has been the assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since 2019. According to Green, the board is expecting to meet again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, where it will discuss each of the three finalists. Edward Manuszak announced last Wednesdayin a letter to the district's families, students and staff that he will be leaving his post at the end of the current school year to accept the position of Executive Director of Early Childhood for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District in Ann Arbor. The interviews are open to the public. All of us should see this is where we are going and this is what we are doing, he said. Tyrone Weeks, Farmington Public Schools director of state and federal programs; interviewing at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26. } Because the board was able to get through discussion of the candidates so quickly, it left time to complete and present its proposed contract to Patterson. } ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Edward Manuszak: Yes. Following the receptions the Board will hold second interviews. Jenny.wilson@dundee.k12.mi.us Dundee, MI 48131 Admin. DUNDEE, Mich. Dundee Community Schools in Monroe County, Michigan, has dealt with four school threats in the past couple of weeks. The board continues to appreciate the input from the public and encourages people to attend or view the interviews.. Chris Riback: A lot. ADDISON It took less than one hour of discussion time Tuesday for the Addison Community Schools Board of Education to come to an agreement on who should be the districts next superintendent. Edward Manuszak: And so by doing that work and using this national platform of being a co-chair on a national superintendent committee, we just thought this is the way that we can move the needle internally. I am collaborative as a leader and that will shine through during my first 90 days, she said. New district superintendent David Eack said that the district's board of education will discuss next steps at its meeting Monday, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the high school media. He is exactly the type of candidate we were hoping for. He is the first person in his family to go to college and when he graduated from high school he was a part of a class of 80 students. He is not afraid to take on difficult conversations, he said, and he is willing to surround himself with people who will help make him a better educator. 2023 www.lenconnect.com. 11001 Human Resources Posting High School Math Interventionist Position Begins: August 2022 Salary/Benefits: Non-Union $25.00/hour, no benefits, 25 hours/week (Wages will be paid from At Saline Area Schools selects firm to lead search for superintendent, Saline Area Schools appoints longtime admin as interim superintendent, Saline superintendent reveals next career move, reflects on 25 years with district. We are trying to do everything we can from a cutting edge standpoint. Ninety percent of a students brain develops between 0 and 5. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern Chris Riback: You recently created and released an early learning district self-assessment tool. Please consider taking this. Wonnell said she expects to be a visible leader, and if she is selected as superintendent would start attending school and community functions before the official July 1 start date. Chris Riback: You know the old joke, right? Chris Riback: Terrific. Hell turn 47 next month but insists, Im really kind of a kid at heart. He is inclined to say hes infected with the Peter Pan Syndrome I never want to grow up. He said the right things to me, in terms of data, he said. Its hard sometimes. Second, take me through the process. Monday, March 13, 2023 Immediately following new business of the regular meeting - Closed Session. Patterson will work with Guerra, Williams and chief financial officer Wendy Rokita. But actually the idea of then being able to use like the NAYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, theyre going to help me publish this. One of his first steps to engage with the board of education would be collaborations such as retreats, setting goals and looking at ways to improve. Were a small community, we have what I think really is one of the best-kept secrets in Ingham County in terms of our focus on students and our educational product. So why is Manuszak among the first to say that Early Childhood Matters Most?. A lot is the punchline. How did you develop it and perhaps most importantly for superintendents, districts out there, how can superintendents use it? Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Edward Manuszak , Superintendent, Dundee Community Schools (Dundee, MI) May 2, 2022 foundationsinc.org Business Directory - DABA Contact Person 1: Eddie Manuszak Phone: 734-529-2350 x11000 Email: edward.manuszak@dundee.k12.mi.us historicdundee.com Departments - Our District - Dundee Community Schools She also was a teacher in Tecumseh and out of state for 13 years. listeners: [], Just want to make sure that youre covered here, because you know. The grant would provide specialists for every district in the county. Previously, he served as a middle school principal in Eau Clairefrom2015-17, middle school principal in Durand in 2014-15, and assistant principal and middle school principal in St. Louis, Michigan, from 2011-14. We're a growing district so we've actually added about 300 students over the last three years since I've been there. Previously, he served as a fifth grade teacher at Hanover-Horton for nine years. I really want to begin on building up the name of Addison.. Then he moved back to Michigan and taught kindergarten and 1st grade for seven years. Between now and when Guerra leaves, transitional activities will be scheduled, getting Patterson involved with the district before he takes over this summer. The United States lags behind most other industrialized nations in providing preschool experiences, something he says contributes to the nations subpar international test scores. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern. 11001 August Ost Assistant Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. The majority of superintendents have no experience in early learning, yet early learning is probably the most important area for any students development, Manuszak says. Chris Riback: First of all, wow. He has also recorded a video expanding on his announcement. I want to hear about that, but very quickly because I know youre proud: Tell me about Dundee schools. Theres a lot more of those types of different districts out there than what we think. . As he moved on to other districts in Michigan as elementary school principal, assistant superintendent and now district leader, he became even more convinced of the paramount importance of the early years something, he says, that is not fully appreciated. Guerra, 62, is retiring with two years left on his contract due to complications with a birth defect that left him with one leg shorter than the other. Current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. We also have Head Start. Patterson has been the director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools since 2016. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Wilson at 734-529-2350 Ext. Its important to see the school district as a family, Kapp said, and Wonnell seemed to embrace that. Thank you very much, Chris. You need to be able to balance those two pieces of the picture, he said. He does not have a negative about him, Willams said of Patterson. In a round-robin format, and at the direction of Green, board members talked about the qualities of each of the candidates and shared what they thought separated one from the other. Dundee community schools, we are located in the Northwest corner of Monroe County. ADDISON The Addison Community Schools Board of Education heard three different 90-day entry plans from three finalists who interviewed a second time for the district's superintendent position. Superintendents, he continued, need to be flexible and provide expertise and knowledge on certain issues that can be passed along to the board of education, but they also need to relay the vision of the school district to the community. Dundee Community Schools 420 Ypsilanti Dundee, MI 48131 Phone 734 529 2350 Fax 734 529 5606. SALINE, MI - The search for a new Saline Area Schools superintendent has been narrowed to five candidates the school board will interview in the coming month. Patterson was one of several prospective candidates to apply for the superintendent opening, which was officially posted by the district Jan. 11 and closed Feb. 15. Edward Manuszak: And then of course, I stand on the shoulders of many other people. Edward Manuszak: It is a state funded four-year-old pre-K program that Michigan has now had for I think almost 10 years. They also need to feel valued for what they do each day, he said. We really try and to make differences for our students and their families by offering such a wide array of services. Important attributes of a superintendent she said include being visible, approachable, placing students first, being business-minded and thinking strategically. The candidates and their scheduled interview times are: 9a.m., Rachel Kowalski, director of teaching and learning for Clintondale Community Schools in Macomb County since 2021. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent's Office 420 Ypsilanti Street Dundee, MI 48131 (734) 529-6101 A proposal may be obtained on the Dundee Community School's Website . The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. I find being around kids is life-fulfilling and energizing. For many of the board members, Pattersons ability to seek out and understand data was seen as a huge plus. Dundee Community Schools superintendent; interviewing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. Address: 714 E. Sixth St, Newberg OR 97132-3406. The decision for superintendent ultimately came down to Patterson and finalist Ben Gilpin, an elementary school principal at the Jackson Western schools, after the third finalist, Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools, accepted a job offer from another school district. Contact Mark Johnson at 517-377-1026 or atmajohnson2@lsj.com. "I am very proud of the accomplishments we have had together; creating a comprehensive five-year District Strategic Plan (2017-2022), implementing a successful 1:1 Learning Initiative, passing the 2017 Bond and copmleting the facility upgrades, passing in May 2021 the five-year Technology Enhancement Millage, passing the November 2021 Non-Homestead Millage Renewal and Increase, surviving and thriving through a global pandemic, and most of all developing life-long friendships with the community of Dundee.". His mother, he said, received a high school diploma, while his father was a high school dropout. We had three candidates who were neck, neck and neck, Addison Board of Education President Scott Williams said after the meeting. - Closed Session, April 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, Monday, March 13, 2023 Immediately following new business of the regular meeting - Closed Session, March 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, February 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, January 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM - Board Workshop, January 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, December 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Closed Session, November 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, October 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Special School Board Meeting, October 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, September 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, August 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, July 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, June 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Superintendent 2nd Interviews, June 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, June 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Budget Hearing, June 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Superintendent Interviews, June 6, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Superintendent Interviews, June 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Superintendent Search Application Review, May 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM - School Board Workshop, May 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, Monday, April 18, 2022 At the end of the 4/18/2022 regular meeting - Closed Session, February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, January 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, August 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, July 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, June 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM - June 28, 2021 Special Board Meeting Closed Session, June 14, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Closed Session, April 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Closed Session, November 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Special School Board Meeting, October 12, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Special School Board Meeting, March 9, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Special School Board Meeting. 10:50 a.m., Daniel Patterson, director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools since 2016. Students and staff from Omaha Nation High School, in Macy, Neb., visit the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum in Genoa, Neb., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. We are a rural community. Copyright 2023 Dundee Community Schools. Ms. Firmender replaces Ms. Teresa Ricci, who announced her pending retirement in February after 43 years of devoted service, including 19 years as ISD principal. The plan is fluid, Wonnell said, and any part of the plan could switch places with another part of the plan. Superintendents need to wear a lot of hats, he added, but most importantly they need to balance the technical side of the job with the people side of the job. Maintaining trust, visibility, a boots on the ground mentality and keeping close relationships are some attributes of a superintendent he listed. ); Staff and community members offered feedback on the candidates. When Collaboration Works: The Monroe County Superintendents Association Early Childhood Plan, Dundee Community Schools420 YpsilantiDundee, MI 48131Phone 734 529 2350Fax 734 529 5606. Prior to that, he had been theassistant superintendent of instruction and student services with Bedford Public Schools. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This is my 25th year as a professional educator, he says, and honestly this is the most optimistic Ive felt. Now a lot of folks might think of those as totally separate roles, but my guess is that you see them as different offshoots of your same personal mission. The link to that video can be found on the district website. You need to be a cheerleader and take care of your people, but you also need to be a fiscal servant.. When most of us were 18, we were struggling to figure out kind of how do we make sure to get out of bed in the morning and get to wherever we want to go and in time. The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. The work, however, does not stop after those 90 days are up, he said. Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Superintendent's Office 734-529-2350 Send Message to Jenny Wilson. 11001. She also taught at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida, for seven years. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { In both roles, he works to deliver excellent learning opportunities. 11000 Jenny Wilson Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. We are going to make it as easy for him as we can, Williams said. Phone: (503) 554-5000, Fax: (503) 538-4374. Previously, he served in a similar capacity in Riverside Unified School District in California for five years. Howd that work out for me? If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site,. Superintendent Dansville Schools Apr 2022 - Present1 year 1 month Dansville, Michigan, United States Assistant Superintendent Dundee Community Schools Jul 2021 - Apr 202210 months. Welcome to the Viking Family Mr. Leach. DCS Supt. 420 Ypsilanti St. Dundee, MI 48131 [ map it] Agenda. Edward Manuszak: Youre absolutely correct. Edward Manuszak announced last Wednesday in a letter to the district's families, students and staff that he will be leaving his post at the end of the current school year to accept the. It measures from birth through age eight the readiness of your district and the idea of how am I going to have my organization ready to meet the needs of those children? 1:10 p.m., Wes Johnson, superintendent at North Adams-Jerome Public Schools since 2017. Copyright 2015-2023. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Manuszak was hired as Dundee's superintendent in July of 2016. Amy Kruppe, Hazel Park Schools superintendent; interviewing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Wonnell has been assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since July 2019, according to her resume. Hazel Park Superintendent Amy Kruppe will be the final superintendent on April 30. During the last stretch of her 90-day plan, Wonnell said, it would be important to make sure the districts strategic plan makes sense and is guiding educational goals and successes at least four to five years down the road. Edward Manuszak: Retention. Beforethat, she served as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and Manchester Middle SchoolinManchester Community Schools starting in 2008. Shes a speech language pathologist and just an amazing person, but yes, its been a good journey thus far. Back Row: Patricia Motylinski,trustee; Tara Mckenzie, Treasurer; Christian Freshour, President; Jacey Carner, Secretary; Scott Leach, Superintendent; Keith Pilbeam, Vice-president, Dundee Community Schools420 YpsilantiDundee, MI 48131Phone 734 529 2350Fax 734 529 5606. Pro football player. The original job posting for the superintendent position included a salary range of $115,000 to $125,000. The current interim superintendent and a Jackson Public Schools administrator are among the finalists. Retention of staff, finding staff, it is a major challenge for rural districts around the nation. In my district, we have that program. 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. } Once the board members finished, a majority was in favor of Patterson over Gilpin by a 5-2 margin. I have a unique circumstance where I actually went to school thinking, and if you would have asked me as a 17 year old as myself, what did you want to do with your life? I think there is misinformation about how good rural schools really are because in the country, the majority of superintendents are superintendents of districts, almost three quarters are 2,500 students or less in the nation. And its an impressive piece of work. He told the board his strengths and passions are for data, and he would use data to make sure the Addison schools are as successful as possible. Chris Riback: Eddie, welcome to the studio. It turns out at 18 you found your calling. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. He will replace current Superintendent Steve Guerra, 62, who is planning to retire June 30. The second phase is about building momentum, and the third phase is acting on everything learned from the first two phases. Green earlier said those watching the interviews will be able to provide feedback online. This is my fourth year in the district and we have just over 1,800 total students. And so we really worked hard and I got feedback from that group. She also was a teacher in Tecumseh and out of state for 13 years. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. We had 40 superintendents that were all rural based superintendents came and they spoke to our staff and we held a work session where they came and observed our teachers in action and then gave us feedback on what were doing. It plans to have the new superintendent take over by July 1. Im excited to start working with him.. Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent734-529-2350, ext. Kapp cited Wonnells communication skills as a deciding factor for him, saying thedistrict prides itself on transparencywith families. I didnt hear a whole lot of substance in his second interview.. I like to hire those people that will help make us better.. Not very well. Patterson said he is not a micromanager and that he believes in collaboration and setting high expectations. And so my mother-in-law is a big influence and she asked me to volunteer in her preschool. Chris Riback: I get to talk to you regarding two of your roles. We are redefining schools as a hub. The Dundee Community Schools are dedicated to nurturing each student's academic skills and character. He intends to be visible both in person and through the use of social media or even a podcast series, and he wants to prioritize sharing the story and success of Addison Community Schools. Monday, June 6 5:30 p.m. Michael Hugan, currently superintendent at Deckerville Community Schools in Deckerville, located in the thumb area of the state, northwest of Port Sanilac. Gilpin said it is important that asuperintendents vision is shared by the board, the district and the community. Chris Riback: And youre also co-chair of the early learning cohort of the School Superintendents Association, the AASA. It was a great experience all the way around. I will make sure to build our name up so that we can have people who want to come to us, he said. Eddie tried to knock down those walls and build relationships with people. In a small school district, it is a team of myselfand other people,and sometimes you just need to roll up your sleeves and get it done, she said. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. "From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew this school community was caring and student-focused, and that is a credit to the board, administration past and present staff, and parents," Wonnell said in a statement Friday. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern. Saline Area Schools' Board of Education has selected five candidates to interview later this month for its superintendent position, which was vacated following the retirement of Scot Graden in January.MLive file photo.
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