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Mission Statement

The mission of Center Line Public Schools is to provide all students relevant and challenging

learning experiences to inspire success and empower them to be the leaders of tomorrow.

2018 Board of Education Phil Easter, Gary Shimer, Darrell Vickers, Gary Gasowski Hal Newnan, Karen Pietrzyk, Shelley Harenski

2018 Board of Education

The Center Line Board of Education is a seven-member board comprised of community members who are responsible for the education of public school students within the Center Line school district. The Board of Education sets the vision for the district through goals, policies and strategic planning. The Board of Education also approves the annual budget in June, following public hearings. The Board and Superintendent are responsible for a $33 million annual budget servicing 2700 students in 6 buildings.

The Board of Education is responsible for hiring and evaluating the Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent is responsible for executing the policies set by the Board and for all operations in the school district. The Superintendent and Board evaluations are completed in March each year.

Board members serve six-year terms with elections even years in November. The annual Board of Education Organizational meeting is held in January when Board Officers are elected and Committee responsibilities are assigned. Vacancies on the Board are filled by appointment by the remaining Board members. Newly appointed Board members serve until the next scheduled Board election.

Mrs. Karen Pietrzyk - President
Mr. Gary Gasowski - Vice President
Mr. Henry Newnan - Secretary
Mr. Darrell Vickers - Treasurer
Mrs. Shelley Harenski - Trustee

Mr. Gary Shimer - Trustee

Mrs. Wendy Watters - Trustee

Board Committee Appointments for 2018 Calendar Year

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Gary Shimer, Chairperson
Darrell Vickers

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
Gary Gasowski, Chairperson
Karen Pietrzyk
Darrell Vickers

POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Henry Newnan, Chairperson
Gary Gasowski
Karen Pietrzyk

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Darrell Vickers, Chairperson
Shelley Harenski
Karen Pietrzyk

BID OPENING COMMITTEE
Shelley Harenski, Chairperson
Karen Pietrzyk

SITES, FACILITIES, AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Henry Newnan
Karen Pietrzyk

SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Gary Gasowski, Chairpreson
Karen Pietrzyk
Darrell Vickers

REPRESENTATIVE TO DIVERSITY ACTION TEAM
Henry Newnan

REPRESENTATIVE TO STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND EXTRA CURRICULARS
Gary Gasowski

KEY BOARD MEMBER OF THE MACOMB COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
Karen Pietrzyk

MACOMB COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Gary Shimer

KEY BOARD MEMBER TO MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS:
Gary Gasowski
Henry Newnan – Alternate

REPRESENTATIVE TO HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
Shelley Harenski
Henry Newnan – Alternate