About Us
The Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies, Inc., established in 1946, is a non-profit voluntary organization of public school systems, community colleges and universities, and business partners in Southeastern Michigan. The governing body of the Metro Bureau is the Board of Directors, composed of chief administrators from a representative group of 78 member organizations.
Who We Are
The Board of Directors is charged with oversight of the general business of The Bureau including the appointment of an Executive Director who serves as the chief executive officer of The Metro Bureau and President of The Metro Bureau Services and Metro Bureau School Services subsidiaries. Four board members are elected to serve two year terms as officers. The duties of the officers are those implied by the titles of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Much of The Bureau’s work is carried out through the flexible committee structures of the Council of Chief Negotiators (CCN) and the Council of Academic Leadership (CAL). These two working committees have led to a wide range of activities with increasing interest in the interaction between the study of curriculum and instructional leadership with the field of human resources. The Metro Bureau conducts major professional seminars that are well-attended by Bureau members and school leaders from other parts of Michigan.
Our Mission
The mission of The Bureau is to support its members through the professional development of human resources and preservation of financial resources. We focus on developing the leadership skills needed to improve student learning and embrace the strength provided by diversity. The Bureau works to create additional financial resources with cost-effective and efficient practices (e.g., consortium energy and insurance purchasing arrangements) and by providing accurate data for negotiations and operations of member organizations. We do this by sharing information, resources and ideas in seeking solutions to common problems of our members.
Our Business: The Human and Financial Resources
The Board of Directors is charged with oversight of the general business of The Bureau including the appointment of an Executive Director who serves as the chief executive officer of The Metro Bureau and President of The Metro Bureau Services and Metro Bureau School Services subsidiaries. Four board members are elected to serve two year terms as officers. The duties of the officers are those implied by the titles of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Much of The Bureau’s work is carried out through the flexible committee structures of the Council of Chief Negotiators (CCN) and the Council of Academic Leadership (CAL). These two working committees have led to a wide range of activities with increasing interest in the interaction between the study of curriculum and instructional leadership with the field of human resources. The Metro Bureau conducts major professional seminars that are well-attended by Bureau members and school leaders from other parts of Michigan.
Officers
Dale Steen
President
Superintendent
Lamphere Schools
Mary-Beth Fitzpatrick
Vice President
Superintendent
Royal Oak Public Schools
Michael Musary
Treasurer
Superintendent
Armada Area Schools
Amy Conway
Secretary
Superintendent
Gibraltar School District
Mark Greathead
Past President
Superintendent
Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools
Directors
Denise Taliaferro Baszile
Dean, College of Education
Wayne State University
Daveda Colbert
Superintendent
Wayne RESA
Michael DeVault
Superintendent
Macomb County ISD
Benjamin Kirby
Superintendent
Lake Orion Community Schools
Richard Machesky
Superintendent
Troy School District
Jennifer Martin-Greene
Superintendent
Southfield Public Schools
Ronald Roberts
Superintendent
Chippewa Valley Schools
Josha Talison
Superintendent
Ecorse Public Schools
Piper Bognar
Superintendent
Van Dyke Public Schools
Wanda Cook-Robinson
Superintendent
Oakland ISD
William DeFrance
Superintendent
Eaton Rapids Public Schools
Erik Edoff
Superintendent
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Glenn Maleyko
Superintendent
Dearborn Public Schools
Monica Merritt
Superintendent
Plymouth-Canton Schools
Paul Salah
Superintendent
Huron Valley Schools
Steven Tunnicliff
Superintendent
Genesee County ISD
Andrew Brodie
Superintendent
Flat Rock Community Schools
Stacy Denewith-Fi
Superintendent
Warren Woods Public Schools
Harvey Dorrah
Provost, University Center
Wayne County Community College
Robert Livernois
Superintendent
Warren Consolidated Schools
Jon Margerum-Leys
Dean, School of Education
Oakland University
Karl Paulson
Superintendent
Lakeview Public Schools
Carl Schultz
Superintendent
Redford Public Schools
Council of Chief Negotiators
Board Representative
Bradley Paddock
Assistant Superintendent, Talent Development
Farmington Public Schools
Council for Academic Leadership
Board Representative
