Notice of Vacancy

Looking for Candidates interested in serving on the Madison Board through the election of Nov. 2010.

Letter of interest and background to:

Keith Beguhn, President Madison District Schools, 26524 John R Road, Madison Hgts MI 48071

Deadline: Thursday, Nov 19, 2009, Time: 5:00pm

Eligibility: 

-Registered Voter in Madison District

-At least 18 years of age.

-Citizen of the United States

-Resident of the Madison School District

-Subject to all other legal requirements.

-Subject to approval by a majority of the Board.

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Through accreditation and related services, NCA CASI continuously improves the quality of education and challenges education entities to prepare each and every learner for success. Madison High School and Wilkinson Middle School are NCA Accredited Schools.

Message from the Superintendent-

Welcome to the Madison District Schools website.  My name is Gary Vettori, and I  currently have the privilege of serving the community and the District in the role of Superintendent.  As a student and an employee, I have been involved with the Madison District Schools for over 50 years.  I have worked as a custodian, teacher, coach, and administrator.  My experience covers all three levels, and at one time or another, I have worked in every building within the District.

As the panel below illustrates there are some well kept secrets about the Madison District Schools.  Other unknown facts include:

• Recent test scores have gone up in nearly every category.  

• According to a recent university study in Iowa, the enrollment of our high school (550-650) has been determined to be the optimum size. It is thought a school of this size gives students a wide range of exposure to many diverse people and experiences, yet is small enough that students do not get lost in the shuffle.

• A recent study recently revealed when comparing the Madison District Schools with districts that have similar characteristics, our test scores exceed the norm.

I have been asked to take the wheel and captain the ship.  The course that I take will be charted by the 7 elected representatives of the community.  Whether or not I will be able to maintain that course will be determined by the secretaries, custodians, para-pros, food service workers, teachers and administrators.  Fortunately, we have some extremely dedicated, compassionate, and talented people in those groups.  For this reason I am certain we will continue on our path of improvement.

Finally, any study that you read or any expert that you talk to will tell you the same thing - districts need involvement from the community.  The old adage, 'it takes a village to raise a child", is as true now as it ever has been.  Please know your contributions in any form are always welcome.

Sincerely yours,

Gary J. Vettori

Superintendent

For more information please contact Sharon Kline at (248) 399-7800 x233 or email at skline@madisonschools.k12.mi.us

Through accreditation and related services, NCA CASI continuously improves the quality of education and challenges education entities to prepare each and every learner for success. Madison High School and Wilkinson Middle School are NCA Accredited Schools.

Message from the Superintendent-

Welcome to the Madison District Schools website.  My name is Gary Vettori, and I  currently have the privilege of serving the community and the District in the role of Superintendent.  As a student and an employee, I have been involved with the Madison District Schools for over 50 years.  I have worked as a custodian, teacher, coach, and administrator.  My experience covers all three levels, and at one time or another, I have worked in every building within the District.

As the panel below illustrates there are some well kept secrets about the Madison District Schools.  Other unknown facts include:

• Recent test scores have gone up in nearly every category.  

• According to a recent university study in Iowa, the enrollment of our high school (550-650) has been determined to be the optimum size. It is thought a school of this size gives students a wide range of exposure to many diverse people and experiences, yet is small enough that students do not get lost in the shuffle.

• A recent study recently revealed when comparing the Madison District Schools with districts that have similar characteristics, our test scores exceed the norm.

I have been asked to take the wheel and captain the ship.  The course that I take will be charted by the 7 elected representatives of the community.  Whether or not I will be able to maintain that course will be determined by the secretaries, custodians, para-pros, food service workers, teachers and administrators.  Fortunately, we have some extremely dedicated, compassionate, and talented people in those groups.  For this reason I am certain we will continue on our path of improvement.

Finally, any study that you read or any expert that you talk to will tell you the same thing - districts need involvement from the community.  The old adage, 'it takes a village to raise a child", is as true now as it ever has been.  Please know your contributions in any form are always welcome.

Sincerely yours,

Gary J. Vettori

Superintendent

For more information please contact Sharon Kline at (248) 399-7800 x233 or email at skline@madisonschools.k12.mi.us