BPS superintendent resigns after medical leave
Mark Dziatczak
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BIRMINGHAM It’s been about five months since Birmingham Public Schools Superintendent Mark Dziatczak said he would step away from his role for an extended medical leave but didn’t share many more details than that.
But extended leave has turned permanent, as Dziatczak officially resigned as superintendent, according to the BPS Board of Education.
It was during the board’s regular meeting Feb. 23 that they accepted Dziatczak’s resignation, effective immediately.
Dziatczak could not be reached for comment before the Eagle’s press time. He shared a prepared statement regarding his resignation.
I want to express my gratitude to the BPS community for its support during a challenging time for me and my family. I have been doing well and will make a full recovery, however a return in the immediate future will not be possible, the statement read. As I focus on my continued health as well as the immediate needs within BPS, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my position effective Feb. 23, 2021. This decision will allow BPS to begin the task of finding the next superintendent as soon as possible who can provide focused leadership and prepare for the summer, upcoming school year and beyond. I am grateful to the Board of Education for its support, as well as the numerous new friends I gained in the BPS community.
Anna Meinhardt
ALPENA Anna Meinhardt on Thursday was selected as the newest Alpena Public Schools trustee during a special school board meeting held via the videoconferencing software Zoom.
Meinhardt was among three candidates interviewed for the partial term that expires on Dec. 31, 2022. Alpena residents Tim Allen and Amy Ward also applied.
The seat was previously held by Keri Johns, who was appointed to serve until the general election in November. Instead of seeking reelection to the partial term, Johns ran for a full four-year term, but was not reelected.
Trustees said they were impressed with all three of the candidates, but Meinhardt had a little more understanding of Michigan school finance.