Royal Oak Schools

District Leadership

Superintendent Dr. John Tafelski 248-435-8400 ext. 1228	Administrator Accountability & Development Board of Education District Policies Cabinet/Central Office Communications Community Relations Mission/Vision/Goals FOIA Shared Services Intergovernmental Agreements District PTA Council Foundation for Public Education Finance & Facilities, Chair
Deputy Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Joseph Youanes 248-435-8400 ext. 1232	Curriculum, Pre K-16 Instructional Resources District Professional Development District School Improvement Dual Enrollment/Advanced Placement Special Education Technology Assessment State & Federal Programs K-12 English Language Learners Homeless Section 504 Plans Learning Council Secondary & Elementary Council Curriculum Sub-Committee
Executive Director Staff & Student Services Patrick Wolynski 248-435-8400 ext. 1211	Human Resources Pupil Accounting Enrollment Wellness Crisis Plan(s) — w/ School Liaison Officer Adult Education Alternative Education Early Childhood Programs Before & After School Care Contract Negotiations Contract Maintenance Student Support Organizations (Boosters) Title IX Coordinator District Discipline Office EEOC, ADA & OCR
Executive Director Finance & Operations Kathy Abela 248-435-8400 ext. 1223	Budget Audit Grants Payroll Purchasing Insurances FID MPSRS Benefits Contracts Bid Awards Operations Transportation

Royal Oak Schools

800 DeVillen
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073

Phone: (248) 435-8400
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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DEPARTMENTS:

Superintendent's Office

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education
Jennifer Perkins x1228

Instruction

Administrative Assistant
Marnie Pinho x1232

Director, Elementary Special Education
Julia Kennedy x1551

Director, Secondary Special Education
Leticia Thweatt x1142

Supervisor, Special Education
Dr. Jason Parrot

Secretary, Special Education
Phillip Hay x1269 

Director of Instruction and Student Support
Jennifer Knipper x3562

Supervisor, Elementary Education
Anne Pallischeck  x1217

Supervisor, Secondary Education
Ben Roeder x1099

Data Compliance Analyst
TBD x3516

Technology

Director
Stephen Melchor

Human Resources

Administrative Assistant
Mary Werden x1211

Secretary
Beth Caverly x1210

Benefits Coordinator
Teresa Kauffman x1214

Pupil Accounting
Pupil Accountant
Theresa Baughman x1260

Central Enrollment
Coordinator
Theresa Baughman x1260

Finance

Administrative Assistant
Annemarie Carlisle x1223

Finance Manager
Kim Boyce x1224

Accountant
Daisy Ozdych x1225

Payroll Coordinator
Rob Savel x1209 

Purchasing
Lori Menary x1220

Accounts Payable
Lori Menary x1220

Operations & Transportation

Manager
Jeff Synowiec

Secretary
Robin Newsome
248-545-0064 x3245

Communications

Director of Communications

Samantha Jones x1215

Communications Specialist

Tyler Schmidt x2184

DEI

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator
Ashley Phillips,  x7069

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