MASB is proud to introduce the 2007-08 mentors:

Martha A. Sageman, Bridgeport Spaulding Community Schools E-mail: sageman@att.net Ph: 989.777.0637 Marti has served on the Bridgeport Spaulding Board of Education for 12 years and has held the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Please contact Marti with questions in any of the following areas: PR and Communications Recruiting Volunteers Government Relations Establishing the State Youth Force Information about CBA Classes

Scott Morrell, Center Line Public Schools E-mail: Morrells@clps.org Ph: 586.757.0821 Scott has served on the Center Line Public Schools Board of Education for six years. He has held the positions of president, vice president and secretary. Additionally, he has served as chair of the Macomb County School Board Association and the MASB Government Relations Committee. Please contact Scott with questions in any of the following areas: Board Operating Procedures Roles and Responsibilities of Board/Superintendent Board Self Evaluation District/Superintendent/Board Goals Government Relations Role of the Board President Policy

Robert E. Tusset, Center Line Public Schools E-mail: tussetr@clps.org Ph: 586.757.2550 Rob has served on the Center Line Public Schools Board of Education for 12 years. He's held the positions of president, vice president and secretary. Please contact Rob with questions in the following areas: Policy Finance Advocacy

Sue M. Murawski, Clare Gladwin RESD E-mail: Smurawski.gas@chartermi.net Ph: 989.621.7998 Sue served on the Clare Board of Education for eight years before joining the Clare-Gladwin RESD board 8 months ago. During her time as a board member she has served as president, vice president and secretary. Please contact Sue with questions in the following areas: Viewing All Sides of an Issue Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Micromanaging Keeping Students First

Henry Hatter, Clio Area Schools E-mail: henry0521@aol.com Ph: 810.686.5748 Henry has served on the Clio Board of Education for 17 years. During that time he has served as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and parliamentarian. Please contact Henry with questions in the following areas: MASB Certification Program Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Public Education Advocacy

Hilary "Larry" Kutella, Fitzgerald Public Schools E-mail: Hkutella@aol.com Ph: 586.754.0638 Larry has served on the Fitzgerald Public Schools Board of Education for 36 years. He has held the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Additionally, he's served on the finance, building and site, transportation, and sinking fund committees. Please contact Larry with questions in any of the following areas: Building and Site School Finance Policy New Construction and Building Additions Construction of Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Thomas Owczarek, Fitzgerald Public Schools E-mail: Tom.Owczarek@bdk.com Ph: 586.756.5897 Tom has been a school board member for 25 years. During his tenure he's served as president, vice president and treasurer. Please contact Tom with questions in the following areas: Evaluation of school projects Construction Daily operations Reducing costs and operating more efficiently

Anita L. Osterman, Fremont Public Schools E-mail: anitaosterman@sbcglobal.net Ph: 231.924.3763

Debra Hancock, Grand Blanc Community Schools E-mail: dhancock@grandblancschools.org Ph: 810.694.4233 Debbie has served on the Grand Blanc Board of Education for six years, having held the position of secretary on both her local board and the Genesee County Association of School Boards. Please contact Debbie with questions in the following areas: Community Engagement Viewing All Sides of an Issue Problem Solving Strategic Planning and Creating a Vision Defining Educational Jargon

Daniel P. Lessard, Livonia Public Schools E-mail: dlessard@twmi.rr.com Ph: 734.422.2299 Dan has served on the Livonia Public Schools Board for 12 years. He also served on the East Detroit Board for two years. He's served on the Wayne County Association of School Boards for nine years, and has held all board officer positions and committee chair positions during his tenure as a board member. Please contact Dan with questions regarding: MASB Certification Program Advocacy Resolutions and Bylaws Roles and Responsibilities

Bethel V. Page, Olivet Community Schools E-mail: pagespantry@att.net Ph: 269.749.3631 Beth has served on the Olivet Community Schools Board of Education for 25 years, 21 of those as president! She's also held the position of vice president and secretary and has served on all committees, including three successful bond campaigns. Please contact Beth with questions regarding: Advocacy Hiring a Superintendent Evaluating a Superintendent Passing a Bond Issue Selecting Architects and Construction Managers Policy

Kenneth Mientkiewicz, Romulus Community Schools E-mail: BKMROM@aol.com Ph: 734.941.4345 Ken has served on the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education for six years. He's held the positions of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Additionally he has served on the personnel, finance and policy committees. Please contact Ken with questions in the following areas: Hiring Process Finance Policy

Kevin K. McLogan, Royal Oak Public Schools E-mail: mclogank@royaloakschools.com Ph: 248.307.1037 Kevin has served 11 years on the Royal Oak Board of Education and has held all officer positions. Please contact Kevin with questions in the following areas: Declining Enrollment Closing Schools Passing a Bond Issue Superintendent Search Process Negotiations Advocacy Legislation

Ronald Gnatkowski, Saginaw ISD E-mail: rjgnat@sbcglobal.net Ph: 989.753.4340 Ron has served on the Saginaw ISD Board for three years. Prior to that he served on the Carrollton Board of Education for 17 years. He's held the positions of secretary and treasurer. Please contact Ron with questions regarding: Early Childhood Role of the ISD Roles and Responsibilities

Ruth A. Coppens, Saginaw ISD E-mail: coppensru@gmail.com Ph: 989.643.7628 Ruth has served on the Saginaw ISD Board for 32 years and currently serves as an MASB Board of Director. She has held all officer positions on her board. Please contact Ruth with questions in the following areas: Roles and Responsibilities Role of the ISD Changes in Education

Judith Lincoln, Saginaw Township Community Schools E-mail: judi@adamlincoln.org Ph: 989.793.4865 Judi has served on the Saginaw Township Community Schools Board of Education for 10 years and has held all officer positions. Please contact Judi with questions in the following areas: Interest-Based Bargaining International Baccalaureate Program Schools of Choice and Impact on Bond Issues Board/Superintendent Relations

Michael J. Rochholz, Schoolcraft Community Schools E-mail: mjrhawk@earthlink.net Ph: 269.679.4327 Michael has served for seven years on the Schoolcraft Community Schools Board and has held the position of vice president. He is the current president of MASB and has also served as vice president and president-elect. Please contact Michael with questions regarding: Crafting Policy and Procedures Finance Negotiations Inter-Government Relations Team Building

Paul Sander, Southgate Community Schools E-mail: paulesander@netscape.net Ph: 313.388.0647 Paul has served on the Southgate Community School Board for six years and has held the positions of president, vice president and treasurer. Please contact Paul with questions in any of the following areas: Policy Budget Trimesters Community Engagement Construction Property Politics

Debbie Stellini, Taylor School District E-mail: dastellini@comcast.net Ph: 313.295.5864 Debbie has served on the Taylor Board of Education for seven years and has held the position of treasurer. Please contact Debbie with questions in the following areas: Closing Schools Superintendent Search Process School Health Special Education

Burl Ghastin, Van Buren ISD E-mail: boots657@aol.com Ph: 269.657.4948 Burl served on the Paw Paw Board for eight years before joining the Van Buren ISD Board, where he's served for 22 years. He's held the positions of vice president and treasurer and currently serves on the MASB Board of Directors. Please contact Burl with questions in the following areas: Board Governance Roles and Responsibilities Policy Finance Legislation

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