Funds raised from the vocational education ballot question will be used to improve the four Oakland Schools Technical Centers which Berkley Schools students attend. The purpose of the initiative is to help establish Michigan as a tech-centered state, attractive to businesses. Berkley's 230 eligible teachers who applied for the technology equipment were approved. Some chose laptops, others chose desktops. The computers, on long-term loan from the district, can be used at work or at home.
Administrative roles change Several changes in the administrative staff occurred over the summer.
The district's goal of reducing costs w Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, former Instructional Support Specialist, moves into the assistant principal position at Berkley High replacing Carol O'Mara who retired in February. Fitzpatrick's former Instructional Support job is no longer an administrative position and is being filled by teacher Carolyn Brazzil. The Dean of Students position at the high school was eliminated. Fairman's expertise and past experience in these areas and her past success in procuring grant funds prompted this move. The position of Adult Education Supervisor was eliminated.