And its an impressive piece of work. "Our. Meeting Type: Regular. Please consider taking this. Wonnell has been assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since July 2019, according to her resume. Current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. 1:10 p.m., Wes Johnson, superintendent at North Adams-Jerome Public Schools since 2017. I think were in a crisis mode right now as a nation. Each bidder must use the original document obtained online. Candidates will be masked and will not be shaking hands as would be normal, because of Covid-19. Dundee Central School District Appoints New Superintendent Please see the Press Release for more information about the Dundee Central School District's new Superintendent of Schools Loading. 11000 Jenny Wilson Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Superintendent's Office 734-529-2350 Send Message to Jenny Wilson. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Hazel Park Superintendent Amy Kruppe will be the final superintendent on April 30. 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? Edward Manuszak: Thank you very much for having me. Mr. 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. It plans to have the new superintendent take over by July 1. Rodney Green, asearch consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards who has been assisting the district with its superintendent search, told the board Tuesday that Wonnell had removed her name from consideration after accepting the other job offer. 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent. Our Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan was approved by the Monroe County Intermediate School District Superintendent and submitted to the Michigan Department of Education today. Second, take me through the process. We are a rural community. Tyrone Weeks, Farmington Public Schools director of state and federal programs; interviewing at 7 p.m. Monday, April 26. This is my 25th year as a professional educator, he says, and honestly this is the most optimistic Ive felt. He will replace current Superintendent Steve Guerra, 62, who is planning to retire June 30. They also need to feel valued for what they do each day, he said. Chris Riback: Eddie, welcome to the studio. 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. Education William Paterson University. The board, as well as Green, said each of the candidates would make a quality superintendent. Previously, he served as a fifth grade teacher at Hanover-Horton for nine years. 10:50 a.m., Daniel Patterson, director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools since 2016. Follow him on Twitter at@ByMarkJohnson. Its really important to me, as we move forward, that students have a voice in education, she said. "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. The original job posting for the superintendent position included a salary range of $115,000 to $125,000. Its really gratifying. event : evt, Please fill out the attached paperwork and return it to the attention of Jenny Wilson, at 420 Ypsilanti Street, Dundee, MI48131. Instead, she said, she will be a positive leader with positive intentions. 1:10 p.m., Wes Johnson, superintendent at North Adams-Jerome Public Schools since 2017. Its important for the board to stick together.. The second phase is about building momentum, and the third phase is acting on everything learned from the first two phases. I want to make sure they know they can come talk to me, he said. After interviewing six candidates Feb. 26 in an opening round of interviews, Ben Gilpin, an elementary school principal at the Jackson Western schools; Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools; and Daniel Patterson, director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools, were invited back by the board for a second round of interviews Wednesday. Dundee Community Schools will have to finda new superintendent this summer. 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. 11001. There was some bad blood in the goings-on between the (previous) administration and the school board and the teachers, he says. 11001 August Ost Assistant Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. Administrators and school leaders should always feel supported, he added, and they should know that they are neveralone. Chris Riback: I get to talk to you regarding two of your roles. Address: 714 E. Sixth St, Newberg OR 97132-3406. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced the appointment of Dana Firmender as principal of the International School at Dundee, effective July 1. I will make sure to build our name up so that we can have people who want to come to us, he said. 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. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern ; Dundee Schools Accessibility . Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent734-529-2350, ext. Addison Community Schools to interview superintendent candidates Saturday Bruce Nelson - Superintendent - Dundee Community Schools - LinkedIn Dundee Community Schools superintendent; interviewing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. A Special. Newberg Public Schools. AASA is going to co-brand it. Copyright 2015-2023. Patterson has been the director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools since 2016. We need to help find them those avenues and find out what their passions are.. Edward Manuszak: 'Early Childhood Matters Most' It is "vitally"important, he added, that a superintendent connect with students, teachers and the community. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent Edward Manuszak said he learned of a recent social media post that informed the district that a student at the high school may harm other students. Its important to see the school district as a family, Kapp said, and Wonnell seemed to embrace that. 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. You are Superintendent of Dundee community schools, which is part of Monroe County, Michigan, correct? He checks all of the boxes. Keep up-to-date with meetings, agendas, and minutes! The work, however, does not stop after those 90 days are up, he said. Departments | Dundee Community Schools Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Green was able to contact Patterson and informed him of the boards decision. He said that helpsDansville solve problems in classrooms and school buildings rather thanat the board level. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. How many superintendents does it take to come up with a motto? Killips formerly served as superintendent in the Chelsea School District and Reed City Area Public Schools. 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 The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. Superintendent Dansville Schools Apr 2022 - Present1 year 1 month Dansville, Michigan, United States Assistant Superintendent Dundee Community Schools Jul 2021 - Apr 202210 months. Chris Riback: And I want to ask you about that because, as you know, early childhood matters most, doesnt it? 1:10 p.m., Wes Johnson, superintendent at North Adams-Jerome Public Schools since 2017. 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. 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. Most of the students have family . Superintendent Scott Leach said the first one. Edward Manuszak, Dundee Community Schools superintendent; interviewing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. Gilpin said it is important that asuperintendents vision is shared by the board, the district and the community. We were fortunate to get him. Monroe County Prosecutor: School threats not tolerated Beforethat, she served as principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and Manchester Middle SchoolinManchester Community Schools starting in 2008. When I am a superintendent of a local school district, I obviously am living and breathing what my colleagues around the nation do. Chris Riback: Finding or quality or experience or both? Were a growing district so weve actually added about 300 students over the last three years since Ive been there. Ninety percent of a students brain develops between 0 and 5. He tested the tool in Dundee and concluded the district is not doing a good enough job with children from birth to age 3. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Copyright 2023 Dundee Community Schools. Dansville Schools picks next superintendent, will enter contract 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. The Dundee Community Schools are dedicated to nurturing each student's academic skills and character. Previously, she was a program specialist and K-12 curriculum specialist for Orange County Public Schools in Florida for six years. You need to be able to balance those two pieces of the picture, he said. (Ben) had a great first interview and not a great second interview, trustee Michael Murphy said. She said Addison Community Schools would be a perfect fit for her as superintendent because she is an advocate for small schools having been a small school graduate herself and having worked as an administrator in smaller districts. Daniel Patterson, director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools, will be the next superintendent of Addison schools, effective July 1. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. If there is consensus on a clear-cut choice, the board could act on naming its successor to Guerra as early as next week. One, of course, took a different position, and I understand that. I like to hire those people that will help make us better.. The link to that video can be found on the district website. } Chris Riback: Are there particular challenges in early childhood education? Prior to that role, he served in a similar capacity in Riverside Unified School District in California for five years. "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. } Manuszak is in his fourth year as superintendent of the 1,700-student district, located 25 miles south of Ann Arbor. ADDISON Six educators from differentparts of Michigan will interview Saturday to be Addison Community Schools' next superintendent. 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 . She also taught at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida, for seven years. 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. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Wilson at 734-529-2350 Ext. Not very well. With the resignation of Mr. - Dundee Community Schools - Facebook Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern 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. 2023 www.lenconnect.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.". The contract was also submitted to Patterson for review. Edward Manuszak: It is a state funded four-year-old pre-K program that Michigan has now had for I think almost 10 years. Edward Manuszak: I appreciate it. listeners: [], At a meeting Thursday, the Dansville Schools Board of Education voted to enter contract negotiations with Jennifer Wonnell, currently the assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools. 9:55 a.m., Marvin Taylor, elementary principal and curriculum director for Athens since 2016. ); Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern. email: phillipss@newberg.k12.or.us. Lets focus there, that rural schools and rural districts face? For me, though, this was a hard decision between the two (Patterson and Gilpin). DUNDEE, Mich. Dundee Community Schools in Monroe County, Michigan, has dealt with four school threats in the past couple of weeks. Pro football player. Phone: (503) 554-5000, Fax: (503) 538-4374. Manuszak hopes to do that through a grant application developed by the Monroe County Superintendents Association Early Childhood Plan, which he spearheaded. Superintendent finalists at Addison schools interview in second round Superintendent Page - Dundee Central School District - SharpSchool according to information posted to the district's website, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I really want to begin on building up the name of Addison.. Manuszak is in his fourth year as superintendent of the 1,700-student district, located 25 miles south of Ann Arbor. Shealso workedas director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center from 2017 to 2019. It is very unique. Some of the boards concerns with Gilpin were his lack of experience as compared to Patterson and the quality of his second interview, which some board members described as less thrilling than his first interview. Previously, he was a fifth grade teacher in Paw Paw for six years. Addison Community Schools to interview superintendent candidates Saturday Chris Riback: First of all, wow. I like to hire what we dont have, he said. "I am grateful for the opportunity and memories. Going with the majority, however, was their way of showing support for Patterson. ELEMENTARY TEACHER 3RD GRADE 2023 - 2024 | Newberg Oregon School District Contact Information. 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. Interviews are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the board meeting room at Addison High School, according to information posted to the district's website. And then of course the idea that because youre rural doesnt necessarily mean that youre out of step. Sign Up See more of Dundee Community Schools on Facebook Log In or Create new account See more of Dundee Community Schools on Facebook Log In Forgot account? All of us should see this is where we are going and this is what we are doing, he said. The interview schedule and candidates, all from Michigan, are as follows. Manuszak's last official day will be June 30. The full collection of video conversations can be found here. } "My physical disability is hindering me from doing what I want to do 125% of the day, Guerra said in January. The key, he said, is the districts strategic planning process, which should guide the school to continuous improvement. Superintendent: Dr. Stephen Phillips. Guerra has been with the district for 13 years, 11 of those as superintendent. Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? Monday, March 13, 2023 Immediately following new business of the regular meeting - Closed Session. Thank you very much, Chris. Welcome to the Viking Family Mr. Leach. Edward Manuszak: It is. Im kidding. - 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. Scott Leach Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. Actually. 11000 Jenny Wilson Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. 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. Haselschwerdt, of the teachers union, says the superintendents greatest impact has been turning around the districts climate. But then my scope and sphere of influence in the role as the co-chair of a national committee of superintendents is much broader because as that co-chair, I am doing work that has influenced over 50 million public school students and the scope of the entire nation. The Saline School Board announced the candidates, which were chosen after reviewing 18 applicants for the job during a closed session meeting Thursday, April 8. It was a great experience all the way around. He has also recorded a video expanding on his announcement. Patterson was one of three finalists to advance to a second round of interviews with the board March 2. DCS Board of Education Resolution Regarding Funding to Preserve Educational Services for Children, 457 Corinth CircleDundee, MI 48131Home: 734-807-0842Term:2022-2024, 13400 Oelke RoadMaybee, MI 48159Home: 734-371-0715Term: 2023-2028, 419 Main StreetDundee, MI 48131Home: 734-497-1145Term: 2023-2026, 6863 Rea RoadDundee, Michigan 48131Home: 734-529-2768Term: 2021-2026, 1278 Covell RoadDundee, MI 48131Home: 248-838-9131Term: 2023-2026, 1491 Muehleisen RoadMonroe, MI 48162Home: 734-529-3683Term: 2019-2024, 587 Ridge Point DriveDundee, Michigan 48131Home: 734-652-2950Term: 2021-2026, Left To Right: Front Row: Crystal Root, Trustee; Kimberly Wilkins, Trustee. Edward Manuszak wears many hats, but the two most important are Superintendent of Dundee (MI) Community Schools and as the AASA Early Learning Cohort Co-Chair. Dundee Community Schools This is my fourth year in the district and we have just over 1,800 total students. It is just this phenomenal haven for families and children where we really do value every child that comes into our district. Patterson said he is not a micromanager and that he believes in collaboration and setting high expectations. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. All rights reserved. Howd that work out for me? Chris Riback: What is the Great Start Readiness Program? Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. We are going to make it as easy for him as we can, Williams said. To address that, Manuszak, a co-chair of AASAs Early Learning Cohort, is completing a doctoral dissertation featuring a tool he created for school districts to assess the quality of their programs for young children. "Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve you over these past six years as your Superintendent," Manuszak said. Her 90-day entry plan, she said, is about building relationships and trust within the school district and the Addison community. You need to be a cheerleader and take care of your people, but you also need to be a fiscal servant.. Really its P-20 meaning that from prenatal all the way through, when a student is 20. { Dundee Community Schools Board of Education's Superintendent Site Visitation Committee will be holding site visits of the final two candidates on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12 and 13. Manuszak was hired as Dundee's superintendent in July of 2016. He graduated from Butler University with a degree in young childhood education and became a kindergarten teacher in Indianapolis. I know that theres going to be a book thats coming that will tie it all together so there can be a true narrative about why it matters most. 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. David Killips, MLIs regional president for Southwest Michigan, is leading the search. So why is Manuszak among the first to say that Early Childhood Matters Most?. callback: cb Superintendent's Ofc, Dundee Community School, Elementary School, 4 Perry said he also showed support for Patterson because Addison was the only school district Patterson applied to for a superintendent position. We are redefining schools as a hub. Eddie, thank you. 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. 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. He'll turn 47 next month but insists, "I'm really kind of a kid at heart." Wonnell said she is always rooting for students and staff to succeed. How did you develop it and perhaps most importantly for superintendents, districts out there, how can superintendents use it? All rights reserved. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. Projector. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We also have Head Start. We're a growing district so we've actually added about 300 students over the last three years since I've been there. For all his concern about the state of education for the youngest children, Manuszak says the heightened discussion of early childhood issues by some of the presidential contenders is reason for hope.