Henry Chiodini,
President, has served on the Board for 16 years. He is married to Frances and has two children, both graduates of Dakota High
School. Henry has been active in the Chippewa Valley
Schools Community as a member of building PTOs, CACs,
and the Dakota Booster Club. He is a dedicated school
supporter, a community liaison, and a familiar face at
school events, athletic games, and district activities.
Henry also serves on the Building and Site
Sub-Committee, and the Personnel Sub-Committee.
George Sobah,
Vice President, has been a board member for 10 years. He works in law enforcement for the City of
St. Clair Shores, and is married to Karen. They
have three daughters and one son. George’s four
children attend Chippewa Valley Schools. He has been
involved in Chippewa Valley through his school PTO as
a member and treasurer. George is a trusted Board
member who is always willing to share his knowledge and
expertise on issues concerning school safety and
security. He is Chairperson of the Operations
Sub-Committee, and serves on the Personnel
Sub-Committee.
Tammy Reynolds,
Treasurer, has served more 3 years on the board.
She is married to Dean and their son attends
elementary school in the district. She has worked as a
teacher at the elementary and middle school levels. She
has taught adult education and worked as a college
coordinator for Baker College. Since 2002, she has
worked as a business consultant for R&R Training, Inc.,
a company that provides educational training for major
corporations. Tammy is
an active parent in the PTO and also serves on the
Building and Site Sub-Committee, Curriculum Sub-Committee, and
is chairperson of the Finance Sub-Committee. She also
enjoys affiliations with such organizations as the
Clinton Township Optimist Club and the Leukemia Society
for Children.
Frank Bednard,
Secretary, has served for 9 years on the board and
works for the Macomb County Sheriffs
Department. He is married to Pamela and has two
children. Their daughter is a graduate of Chippewa
Valley Schools,
and his son is currently attending Chippewa Valley High
School. Frank is a visible presence in the community
and local schools as an instructor for boating and water
safety. He has served as a positive role model for
youth as a local football coach. Frank is the
Chairperson of the Personnel Sub-Committee, and serves
on the Operations Sub-Committee.
Denise Aquino,Trustee, has served on the Board for
13 years. She is married to
Rich. Denise has two children, both
Dakota graduates. Her daughter is currently attending
Oakland University. Denise has been involved in our
District for many years serving on special committees,
the Mohawk PTO and the Dakota Boosters. She has been
very active with school legislative issues. Local
legislators know her as an advocate for children and
school funding issues. Denise serves as
Chairperson of the Building and Site Sub-Committee and
serves on the Curriculum Sub-Committee.
Julie Fitzgerald,
Trustee, is the newest member of the Board of
Education. She was appointed to a vacancy on the Board
in December of 2008. Julie lives in Clinton Township with her
husband George and their two children, who attend school in Clinton Township. She has
been an active member of Kids Count and the Together for
Children committees. Julie has worked in the banking
industry and as a third party administrator managing
health care benefits for large employee groups. We
welcome her to her new role on the Chippewa Valley Board
of Education. Julie also serves on the Finance
Sub-Committee and the Operations Sub-Committee.
Andy Patzert,
Trustee, has served for 8 years on the board.
He retired from Chippewa Valley High School after 32
years as a counselor, teacher, and coach. He is married
to his wife Lynn and they have three children. Andy’s son graduated from Chippewa
Valley High School in 1989. He has served on numerous
committees including the Chippewa Valley Athletic Hall
of Fame Committee. Andy is a big supporter of our
athletic programs and has been inducted into the CVHS
Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in the area of
athletics. He serves as Chairperson of the
Curriculum Sub-Committee and serves on the Finance
Sub-Committee.
