11/15/12 - Fowlerville Community Schools Superintendent Rick Heinrich has announced his retirement. A letter of his intent to retire was formally presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday, although he says it was really more of a formality. He tells WHMI he has been discussing the matter with members over the last few months to let them know he was thinking about it and then more recently when he made a final decision. Heinrich says it has really been a great experience and heâs not burned out or anything - it just felt like the right time. He spent more than 30 years in education in various roles in the Bay City/ Saginaw area, both in the classroom and district administration. He didnât know where Fowlerville was when he interviewed for the position but says the community has really been a pleasant surprise. He says it takes a lot of pride in its schools and the board and staff has made it a tough place to leave. Heinrich says while he will serve in whatever capacity needed, he is intending to leave by July 1st. Board President Mike Brown says the district was well served under Heinrichâs leadership and considering the times schools are in and have been, Heinrich received great evaluations and the district is a better place today because of his service. He tells WHMI theyâre grateful for his leadership and wish him well in retirement, adding that sometimes individual can be reluctant in those types of positions but Heinrich had the courage and courtesy to make the announcement early, giving the board the âgift of timeâ. In the week after Thanksgiving, Brown says the boardâs personnel committee will be meeting to consider future direction. (JM)
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