Kenneth Pearl, President, was elected to the Board to finish out the term of a board member who resigned.  Mr. Pearl, who has been a resident of the school district for 31 years, has three children, two of which graduated from Chippewa Valley Schools. He is an active community volunteer who has served on many boards and commissions. Ken currently serves on the Chippewa Valley Educational Foundation, the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families, the Clinton Township Goodfellows, the McLaren Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, the Clinton Township Splash Pad and Inclusive Playground Committees, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Heritage Estates Senior Housing Committee.  His professional and past volunteer experience includes: Director of Operations, Residential & Commercial Development/Management; Charter Township of Clinton (Trustee); Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education (Trustee, Treasurer, and Past President).  Ken currently serves as the Chairperson of the Building & Site Sub-Committee.

Denise Aquino, Trustee, has served on the Board for 27 years. She is married to Rich. Denise has two children, both Dakota graduates. Her daughter works at Wyandot Middle School and her grandchildren attend CVS. 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, the need for equitable funding, and district bond proposals.She has seen our district through periods of rapid growth and works to maintain the District's tradition of excellence. She supports school activities and is a familiar face at school events. Local legislators know her as an advocate for children and school funding issues. Denise is Chairperson of Operations Sub-Committees and Chairperson of Curriculum Sub-Committee and also serves on the Technology Sub-Committee.

Christopher Gura, Trustee, is a long-time resident of the district and is a 1989 graduate of Chippewa Valley High School.  Holding a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Chris has been in private practice as a business litigation attorney for over 20 years.  He is also the current president of the Chippewa Valley Educational Foundation (CVEF), where he has worked to bring classroom grants to our teachers and college scholarships to our students. He is an active supporter of fine arts in the district. Chris and his wife, Jessica (also a 1989 Chippewa graduate), have three children, all of whom graduated from Dakota High School.  Chris currently serves as the Chairperson for the Finance Sub-Committee, Personnel Sub-Committee and the Technology Sub-Committee.

Don Kuntz, Trustee, was elected in November 2024. He and his wife have lived in the Chippewa Valley School district for over 35 years and their son graduated from Chippewa Valley Schools with an excellent education that prepared him for higher education and life beyond.  Don retired after teaching mathematics at Dakota High School for 25 years. During his tenure at DHS, he was named CVS High School Teacher of the Year, served as the NCA Chairperson, was the math department chair, coached freshman football, sponsored Dakota’s Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Math Honor Society, and served as a union representative.  Don served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.  He has a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Lawrence Tech and a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Mathematics.  He also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Saginaw Valley State University.   Don believes that every child has the potential to succeed when provided with the right instruction and support. Don has excellent first-hand knowledge of the district, its staff, its residents, and its potential, and is committed to making Chippewa Valley Schools the best it can be.  Don currently serves as the Chairperson of the Finance Sub-Committee and serves on the Building and Site Sub-Committee as well as the Personnel Sub-Committee

Talitha Mahome, Trustee,  was appointed to the board of education in November 2024.  A Macomb Township resident, lives with her husband and two children, one of whom is a Chippewa Valley Schools student. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law and has an impressive professional background. Previously serving as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County, Talitha now specializes in civil litigation at a private law firm.  A dedicated advocate for public education, Talitha emphasizes the value of parental involvement, transparent communication, equitable resources for all students, and the importance of recruiting and retaining high-quality staff. Talitha brings a fresh perspective and a strong sense of community service to the board.  The board looks forward to her contributions in shaping the future of our school district.  Talitha currently serves on the Operations Sub-Committee and Finance Sub-Committee.  

Monica Radyko, Trustee, was elected in November 2024.  She is a former elementary teacher and a wife and mother of two children who attend Chippewa Valley Schools. She graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Language Arts. She has a master’s degree in early childhood education from Saginaw Valley State University.  With experience teaching in both charter and public schools, she has gained valuable insight into helping young minds grow. For the past nine years, the Chippewa Valley School District has been her home, residing in Clinton Township first and now Macomb Township.  She is an advocate in the community, encouraging parents to become more involved in their children’s education. She has served on her children’s PTO for the past four years and has been highly engaged with their elementary school. Dedicated to ensuring students receive the best education possible, she is looking forward to representing the interests of students, families, teachers, staff, and the broader community as a member of the school board.  Monica currently serves on the Curriculum Sub-Committee, Personnel Sub-Committee and Operations Sub-Committee.  

Robert Wojtowicz, Trustee, is a devoted father to his three children.  As a life-long Macomb County resident, Robert is a strong advocate and supporter of public education and the Chippewa Valley School District. He has generously volunteered his time as a parent volunteer and PTO member for many years in our schools. Robert feels it is a parent’s job to be involved, as much as possible, in their child’s life. Robert is committed to overseeing the education of CVS students, keeping current on emerging educational issues affecting our schools, and supporting the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. He is committed to his role as a board member and will work tirelessly to ensure the success of our school district and our students.  Robert believes that a great K-12 education is the foundation of our school community and our children’s future success.  Robert currently serves on the Building & Site Sub-Committee, as well as the Curriculum and Technology Sub-Committees.