5/8/13 - Actions by the Fowlerville School Board last night will shake up the administrative structure of the district starting this fall. The board accepted the resignation of Athletic Director Curt Copeland last night as he prepares to move to a Grand Rapids area school. Board President Mike Brown says the search for his replacement is going well, with eight interviews performed last Saturday. A new athletic director should be chosen by July. Additionally, Superintendent Richard Heinrich is retiring from the district this year and will be replaced by Assistant Superintendent Wayne Roedel. Heinrich tells WHMI the two are already preparing for the transition with many day-to-day operations already in Roedelâs hands and more responsibilities transferring over to him as the end of the year approaches. Also last night, the board approved hiring Tim Dowker to take Roedelâs place as assistant superintendent. Dowker, pictured left, is currently a secondary principal with Webberville Area Schools, but his wife teaches and his children attend school in Fowlerville. Dowker says he plans to speak with staff to learn their strengths and needs, and will increase focus on any areas where the district can perform better. Fowlerville will also see two teachers leave the district this year, including one with more than 40 years of experience. (TD)
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