Ferndale Narrows Superintendent Search Down to Six

Ferndale Narrows Superintendent Search Down to Six Ferndale, MI – On May 22nd, 2017,  the Ferndale Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the selection of six candidates to interview to become our next Superintendent. ~Dania Bazzi, Superintendent, Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools ~Stephen Bigelow, Superintendent, Capac Community Schools ~Kay Elaster, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching &…

Ferndale Council Votes to “Ban the Box,” Removing Criminal History Question from Applications

Ferndale Council Votes to “Ban the Box,” Removing Criminal History Question from Applications Ferndale, MI  – On most employment applications there is a box that many people check in dread, knowing that by being honest about their past, they are likely to be passed up for consideration.  “Have you ever been convicted of a felony…

Wolverine Lake Seeking New Village Administrator

Wolverine Lake Seeking New Village Administrator (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Wolverine Lake, MI – After 25 years of service, Village Administrator and Clerk Sharon Miller will be leaving her position with Wolverine Lake. The Michigan Municipal League is working with Wolverine Lake officials in the search for her replacement. According to www.mml.org, the…

Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Diversity & Inclusion Work? Arguments for the Budget

Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Diversity & Inclusion Work? Arguments for the Budget (Guest Column by Kathleen LaTosch, March 26, 2015)   I’ve been worried about the diversity problem in my nonprofit organization for a while.  I’m the #2 person, my Executive Director is a little aloof about these issues – he’s ultimately worried that our…

Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Diversity & Inclusion Work? Arguments for the Budget

Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Diversity & Inclusion Work? Arguments for the Budget (Guest Column by Kathleen LaTosch, March 26, 2015)   I’ve been worried about the diversity problem in my nonprofit organization for a while.  I’m the #2 person, my Executive Director is a little aloof about these issues – he’s ultimately worried that our…