634 Borland Road
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
(810) 724-2765


Office of the Superintendent
Passionately Committed To Serving Our Students

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Dr. Gary Richards

Superintendent of Schools

 

As the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Richards is responsible for providing and developing the overall educational programs and services of the Imlay City Community Schools. 

According to Dr. Richards, very few things are more important to America’s future than the quality of education for our young people! He believes that the concerted efforts of entire communities – students, parents, teachers, community leaders, business leaders, and educators – to create and sustain stimulating and challenging learning environments are what will provide our young people – and America – with a strong future. Therefore, he strives to continuously pursue and develop educational programs of quality and excellence while seeking help and support from the entire school community. 

He received a Master of Arts degree in student development and administration from Azusa Pacific University in 1991, an Education Specialist degree in school administration and leadership from Oakland University in 1998, and a Doctoral degree in education, with a major in education leadership, from Oakland University in 2009. Dr. Richards received a multidisciplinary education - fusing information, theories, and approaches gained from such disciplines as education, human relations, counseling, psychology, sociology, business administration, and human and organizational development. He considers himself to be a visionary leader in student development with a firm understanding of, and appreciation for, the developmental challenges facing our young people today. 

Superintendent..................................................................................................  724-9860
            Dr. Gary Richards                                                       (grichards@imlay.k12.mi.us)

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction................................................  724-9863
            Mr. Eric Whitney                                                         (ewhitney@imlay.k12.mi.us)

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.................................................... 724-9861
          Mrs. Veleta Carpenter                                                (vcarpenter@imlay.k12.mi.us

Secretary to the Superintendent...........................................................................721-9490
           Mrs. Mary Hunter                                                          (mhunter@imlay.k12.mi.us

 

District Administration
Passionately Committed To Serving Our Students

 

Athletics, Director................................................................................................ 724-9815
            Mr. Don Gauthier                                                           (gauthier@imlay.k12.mi.us

Borland Elementary, Principal............................................................................... 724-9858
            Mr. Bill Kalmar                                                               (bkalmar@imlay.k12.mi.us)

 Business Services, Director...................................................................................724-9862
            Mrs. Amy Swantek                                                       (aswantek@imlay.k12.mi.us

Food Services, Director.........................................................................................724-9855
            Mrs. Sandra Combs                                                         (scombs@imlay.k12.mi.us)

High School, Principal...........................................................................................724-9856
            Mr. Stu Cameron                                                          (scameron@imlay.k12.mi.us

High School, Assistant Principal............................................................................ 724-9815
            Mr. Pat Brown                                                                (pbrown@imlay.k12.mi.us

Middle School, Principal........................................................................................ 724-9857
            Mr. Erik Mason                                                                (emason@imlay.k12.mi.us

Middle School, Assistant Principal........................................................................ 724-9885
            Mr. Dave Zuehlke                                                          (dzuehlke@imlay.k12.mi.us)

Operations, Director..............................................................................................724-9852
            Ms. Deby Smith                                                            (debysmith@imlay.k12.mi.us)
            (i.e., Transportation Services, Custodial Services, Facilities, and Grounds) 

Special Education, Director....................................................................................724-9889
            Mrs. Michelle Proulx                                                        (mproulx@imlay.k12.mi.us

Technology Services, Director................................................................................ 724-9828
            Mr. Trevor Kaeding                                                        (tkaeding@imlay.k12.mi.us

Venture High School, Dean of Students................................................................  724-9898
            Mr. Todd Barraco                                                           (tbarraco@imlay.k12.mi.us

Weston Elementary, Principal................................................................................ 724-9859
            Mrs. Dina Tallis                                                                   (dtallis@imlay.k12.mi.us)