To meet this goal and support district efforts to develop knowledgeable, responsible, and caring citizens, DCS is transitioning to 1:1 digital learning environments districtwide. Edward Manuszak: It is a state funded four-year-old pre-K program that Michigan has now had for I think almost 10 years. 11001 August Ost Assistant Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. The board has hired the Michigan Leadership Institute to lead the search for the superintendent position vacated in January by Scot Graden, who retired after 13 years. It is just this phenomenal haven for families and children where we really do value every child that comes into our district. Since 2016, Patterson has been the director of the department of assessment, research and evaluation for Dearborn Public Schools. The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. 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? Its really gratifying. event : evt, 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. Patterson was one of three finalists to advance to a second round of interviews with the board March 2. Student wellness, especially over the past several years, he said, is a major component to todays makeup of a school district. Hiring a new superintendent is the most important decision a school board can make. Theres a lot more of those types of different districts out there than what we think. I want to make sure they know they can come talk to me, he said. Please consider taking this. ADDISON Six educators from differentparts of Michigan will interview Saturday to be Addison Community Schools' next superintendent. 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. Then he moved back to Michigan and taught kindergarten and 1st grade for seven years. He has been with the Addison schools for 13 years, 11 as superintendent. Candidates were also able to offer opening and closing statements. 11001. There was some bad blood in the goings-on between the (previous) administration and the school board and the teachers, he says. 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. AASA is going to co-brand it. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He did his homework and he knew about us. Its important for the board to stick together.. Edward Manuszak: Yes. Teachers, he said, are the most critical piece to a students success in school. 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. 9:55 a.m., Marvin Taylor, elementary principal and curriculum director for Athens since 2016. 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. He graduated from Butler University with a degree in young childhood education and became a kindergarten teacher in Indianapolis. We are going to make it as easy for him as we can, Williams said. The board continues to appreciate the input from the public and encourages people to attend or view the interviews.. It turns out at 18 you found your calling. Gilpin said he plans to continually meet with students and staff and listen to what students value and what they want to see improved. Its important to see the school district as a family, Kapp said, and Wonnell seemed to embrace that. Dundee Community Schools Superintendent Fairview Area Schools Aug 2001 - Jun 20086 years 11 months Fairview is a rural district in northern lower Michigan. Click Here to Report an Accessibility Concern ; Dundee Schools Accessibility . We need to help kids find their niche, he said. And so we really worked hard and I got feedback from that group. You need to be a cheerleader and take care of your people, but you also need to be a fiscal servant.. They may have the ability to make decisions based on budget or based on information that someone else gives them, but they dont have that finite detail of, okay, whats going to make a difference for early learning and early childhood ed? Being on my feet is somewhat starting to affect me, walking and that type of stuff.". Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. } Dundee Community Schools 420 Ypsilanti Dundee, MI 48131 Phone 734 529 2350 Fax 734 529 5606. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. The interviews are open to the public. 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. Superintendent Scott Leach said the first one. We are redefining schools as a hub. The link to that video can be found on the district website. Chris Riback: Some 40 superintendents. Phone: (503) 554-5000, Fax: (503) 538-4374. 11001 School of Choice The 105C (Out of County) Schools of Choice deadline is the first Friday of the first week of school. Its really important to me, as we move forward, that students have a voice in education, she said. Edward Manuszak: Being a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, I still really see myself as teacher in chief, not just a superintendent. Ill capture that and send it to the board members so that they can see what the people think about the various candidates, Green said. Candidates will interview in-person, with the public able to attend on April 26, 28 and 29 at the Liberty School Board Room, 7265 North Ann Arbor St. Because seating is limited, interviews will also will be available to view via Zoom. How many superintendents does it take to come up with a motto? Eddie, thank you. Like Wonnell, Gilpins 90-day entry plan consists of phases each one geared toward making sure he understands the school district and the Addison community. 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. When I am a superintendent of a local school district, I obviously am living and breathing what my colleagues around the nation do. according to information posted to the district's website, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She replaces Amy Hodgson,who retired in December after leading the school district since 2010. With the resignation of Mr. Manuszak, Dundee Community Schools is beginning the process of a Superintendent Search with the assistance of Michigan Leadership Institute. - 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. Shealso workedas director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center from 2017 to 2019. After you do business with DUNDEE . Patterson said he is not a micromanager and that he believes in collaboration and setting high expectations. Projector. Dundee Community Schools will have to finda new superintendent this summer. Edward Manuszak: Thank you very much for having me. Each bidder must use the original document obtained online. Beforeher administrative work, Wonnell worked as aclassroomteacher in Cuba, Missouri; Opelousas, Louisiana; and Tecumseh. Copyright 2023 Dundee Community Schools. He checks all of the boxes. callback: cb 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. Chris Riback: And I want to ask you about that because, as you know, early childhood matters most, doesnt it? And then of course the idea that because youre rural doesnt necessarily mean that youre out of step. We also offer young fives and full day every day kindergarten. })(); Edward Manuszak: Early Childhood Matters Most, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Austin/Travis County Success by 6: Providing Support Birth to Five, Rebecca Gale: Every News Outlet Should Have a Childcare Beat, Avinash Verma: This Youth Advocate is Ready to Take Flight, Dr. Robert Blaine: Helping Harmonize Early Learning in Americas Cities. Previously, she served as a principal in Manchester for 11 years. Trustee Josh Perry referred to Patterson as capable and intelligent. Vice president Andrea Woodring said Patterson came prepared at both of his interviews and his readiness showed. Dundee Superintendent Scott Leach is shown below with Board President Josh Brink signing his contract. Chris Riback: Are there particular challenges in early childhood education? The candidates were asked 18 questions Wednesday about topics such asvisions for the school district, communication style, management and decision-making style, and vision for technology. William J. Patterson, Jackson Public Schools assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum; interviewing at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 26. 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. We really thought through the interview process that … she seemed to most embody those qualities that would really continue the great thing we have going.. We believe there are quality candidates that will meet our needs and expectations, Steben said in a news release. If there is consensus on a clear-cut choice, the board could act on naming its successor to Guerra as early as next week. We are trying to do everything we can from a cutting edge standpoint. Go Vikings! Bruce Nelson, superintendent of Dundee Community Schools, will answer questions at 7 p.m. today. Instead, she said, she will be a positive leader with positive intentions. 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. 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. 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. Not very well. The plan is fluid, Wonnell said, and any part of the plan could switch places with another part of the plan. Edward Manuszak: Yes, it does. All of us should see this is where we are going and this is what we are doing, he said. Everything from dealing with personnel issue items and then also being able to take care of balancing the budget, but then the thread that kind of weaves it all together is the fact that I have this passion, its really a calling to make differences for kids and for especially early childhood education. 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. He also was a math teacher, technology coach and department chair for 12 years. 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. I think were in a crisis mode right now as a nation. 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. His last day will be June 30, so the board is seeking a candidate who can begin work July 1. Between now and when Guerra leaves, transitional activities will be scheduled, getting Patterson involved with the district before he takes over this summer. "I am grateful for the opportunity and memories. Edward Manuszak: Yes, a lot. 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. This tool quantifies all of that on a systemic level and it gives them the resources because all of the resources are embedded within the tool. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Middle School Cafeteria. The grant would provide specialists for every district in the county. 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? 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. "Our. His impact on the Dundee schools appears in other ways, including the creation of a one-to-one technology program. Administrators and school leaders should always feel supported, he added, and they should know that they are neveralone. 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. It is important in education, he added, to keep your ego out of it. He also referred to himself as a relentless problem solver.. Green was able to contact Patterson and informed him of the boards decision. Pattersons 90-day plan consists of five parts: student achievement, organizational capacity, governance, community and public relations, and operations and finance. In his letter, Manuszak wrote that his work in Dundee "is not complete". And to have that luxury to say that I found what I wanted to do so early on in my life, I owe a debt of gratitude to her. Its hard sometimes. Patterson will work with Guerra, Williams and chief financial officer Wendy Rokita. Gilpin also received praise, mostly for his willingness to be involved and interactive with students. She also plans to be a positive ambassador for the Addison schools. Edward Manuszak: And then of course, I stand on the shoulders of many other people. "The future is bright for Dundee! She also was a teacher in Tecumseh and out of state for 13 years. 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. } April 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting. Chris Riback: You recently created and released an early learning district self-assessment tool. We're a growing district so we've actually added about 300 students over the last three years since I've been there. DCS Supt. We really try and to make differences for our students and their families by offering such a wide array of services. Manuszak hopes to do that through a grant application developed by the Monroe County Superintendents Association Early Childhood Plan, which he spearheaded. 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. 12:15 p.m., Jennifer Wonnell, assistant superintendent for Dundee Community Schools since 2019. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The United States lags behind most other industrialized nations in providing preschool experiences, something he says contributes to the nations subpar international test scores. 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. The board is being aided in the search process by Rodney Green, search consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards. Chris Riback: That is terrific. A lot is the punchline. Wonnell has been the assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since 2019. Edward Manuszak: No, my wife is in the field of education herself. { The 105C (Out of County) Schools of Choice deadline is the first Friday of the first week of school. 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. Previously, he served in a similar capacity in Riverside Unified School District in California for five years. ", More: Edward Manuszak's letter (PDF format). Everyone calls him Eddie, says Lee Haselschwerdt, a 6th-grade teacher and president of the teachers union at Dundee Community Schools in Michigan. Welcome to the Viking Family Mr. Leach. Manuszak's last official day will be June 30. I will make sure to build our name up so that we can have people who want to come to us, he said. Wonnell said she is always rooting for students and staff to succeed. He will replace current Superintendent Steve Guerra, 62, who is planning to retire June 30. I like to hire those people that will help make us better.. Sharon Ramirez Chief Financial Officer Business Office . The contract was also submitted to Patterson for review. Kapp hopes to see Wonnells contract negotiated and presented to the Board of Education for approval at a meeting onWednesday or Thursday. She also taught at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida, for seven years. He really cares about establishing personal relation-ships with not just teachers but everybody in the community. 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. Actually. I didnt hear a whole lot of substance in his second interview.. This is my fourth year in the district and we have just over 1,800 total students. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Office of the Superintendent Scott Leach Superintendent 734-529-2350, ext. Edward Manuszak: Retention. Newberg Public Schools. Manuszak was hired as Dundee's superintendent in July of 2016. Williams and trustee Lisa Houghton were the two who would have selected Gilpin as superintendent. Edward Manuszak: Youre absolutely correct. "My job over the next three months will be twofold:ensuring a successful end to the 2021-2022 school year while building relationships with all of the individuals and groups that either encompass or impact Dansville Schools.". 1:10 p.m., Wes Johnson, superintendent at North Adams-Jerome Public Schools since 2017. Another aspect of his initial days as superintendent would be to personally speak with each teacher and get to know them on a personal and professional level. . It plans to have the new superintendent take over by July 1. Each of the parts and sub-parts within them are subject to change, he said, based upon community, board or stakeholder input. We are a rural community. He plans to address that by hiring a family engagement specialist during the next school year to focus on creating play groups, family work-shops and physical and mental health opportunities. An important part of a school superintendent is to figure the whys of education, he said, such as why are students succeeding or why are students failing? Edward Manuszak: We did. I looked it, thats intense. Editors Note: The Early Learning Nation Studio recently attended the National Association for the Education of Young Childrens annual conference where we spoke with early learning researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. For many of the board members, Pattersons ability to seek out and understand data was seen as a huge plus. Current Superintendent Steve Guerra is retiring at the end of June. We are a rural community. Chris Riback: A lot. 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? Manuszak discovered his lifelong passion for improving the education of young children while he was in college, working at the preschool run by his future mother-in-law. It is "vitally"important, he added, that a superintendent connect with students, teachers and the community. 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 . 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. In both roles, he works to deliver excellent learning opportunities. 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. The full collection of video conversations can be found here. The interview schedule and candidates, all from Michigan, are as follows. If (Patterson) needs anything from the school or the board, hes got it. Wonnell has been assistant superintendent at Dundee Community Schools since July 2019, according to her resume. 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. listeners: [], Shes a speech language pathologist and just an amazing person, but yes, its been a good journey thus far. Staff and community members offered feedback on the candidates. 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.