New school superintendent prepares to take reins

Frederick Clarke begins his tenure as Rochesterschool superintendent July 1. But he’s been spending the early part of his summer vacation getting ready for the job. Clarke was hired away from Albion Public Schools by unanimous vote of the Rochester Board of Education to replace Dave Pruneau, who is retiring. Clarke and his family have found a place to rent while they put their current house on the market.  Older son Freddy, 15, will be attending Stony Creek High School this fall. Younger son … [Read more...]

Retiring Superintendent Dave Pruneau named next Superintendent in Illinois District

Rochester Community Schools congratulates retiring Superintendent Dave Pruneau for being chosen as the next superintendent of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 in Illinois. Mr. Pruneau will assume his duties as the leader of Elmhurst’s 13 schools and over 8,000 students, beginning on July 1. “My experience in Rochester Community Schools has been invaluable to me, both professionally and personally,” said Mr. Pruneau. “The students, staff and parents are what make this a great school … [Read more...]

Superintendent Community Coffee – March 9, 2011

Rochester Community Schools will host a Superintendent Community Coffee on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Parker Room of the Administration Center, 501 W. University Drive.  Superintendent Dave Pruneau will be on hand to welcome parents, community members, students and employees who wish to stop by to ask questions, share concerns, or comment on the school district in a casual, open-house setting. Thank you to Oakland Optometry for sponsoring the event. Rochester … [Read more...]

Search For School Superintendent Takes Center Stage

March will be crunch time for the Rochester board of education in its search to find a replacement for retiring school superintendent David Pruneau.  As of last week, some 40 people had applied for the position through Chicago-based consulting firm School Exec Connect. The job posting on the firm’s Web site states that the district is seeking someone with “highly successful, demonstrated leadership in high-performing school districts” and, preferably, a doctoral degree. The application deadline … [Read more...]

Superintendent Community Coffee – February 2, 2010

Rochester Community Schools will host a Superintendent Community Coffee on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Parker Room of the Administration Center, 501 W. University Drive.  Superintendent Dave Pruneau will be on hand to welcome parents, community members, students and employees who wish to stop by to ask questions, share concerns, or comment on the school district in a casual, open-house setting. Thank you to Oakland Optometry for sponsoring the event. … [Read more...]

School Board Recognition Month

January is School Board Recognition Month, and Rochester Community Schools is joining 552 local and 57 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education. “Michiganders benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 4,000 men and women across the state,” said Superintendent, Dave Pruneau.  “These public servants are elected to serve by our community and receive … [Read more...]

Superintendent Community Coffee – November 3, 2010

Rochester Community Schools will host a Superintendent Community Coffee on Wednesday, November 3 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Parker Room of the Administration Center, 501 W. University Drive.  Superintendent Dave Pruneau will be on hand to welcome parents, community members, students and employees who wish to stop by to ask questions, share concerns, or comment on the school district in a casual, open-house setting. Thank you to Oakland Optometry for sponsoring the event. … [Read more...]

Rochester School’s Superintendent’s Community Coffee

Mr. Dave Pruneau, Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools, will be hosting a Community Coffee on Wednesday, September 8 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. in the Parker Room at the Administration Center located at 501 W. University.  This is an excellent opportunity for parents to meet the superintendent and to start out the year being well informed. Please join us as we kick off the 2010-2011 school year. … [Read more...]