With his ongoing dedication to helping fill the skilled trades gap, and his outstanding collaboration with the manufacturing industry across Southwest Michigan, the business community will be pleased to hear the news today that Bridgman Public Schools Superintendent Shane Peters has once again garnered a three year extension on his current contract through June of 2022.
Bridgman Public Schools Superintendent Peters received a highly effective rating during his annual performance review with the Bridgman Board of Education this week, with the board unanimously agreeing to provide a three-year extension on his current contract through June 2022.
Bridgman Public Schools students continue to improve and excel in Berrien County and State of Michigan averages in English Language Arts and Math. Bridgman students that took the Spring 2019 M-STEP and the Spring SAT assessments in English Language Arts and Math scored above the State of Michigan and Berrien County averages for Percentages of Proficiency.
The board says Superintendent Peters continues to provide strong leadership focused on enhancing student achievement and growth, as the school system has a graduation rate of greater than 95-percent, and daily student attendance at all three school buildings remaining above 90-percent.
During the 2018/2019 school year, new learning opportunities were added to benefit student achievement and growth.
- A new fifth grade-scheduling concept was added…
- There was an expansion of targeted, small group intervention groups at F.C. Reed Middle School…
- STEM Lab programs were expanded…
- A greater number of students are taking off-campus CTE classes…
- Additional programs were added and many new programs and opportunities are planned to be offered in the 2020/2021 school year.
Superintendent Peters is an active member of the community and has established strong relationships with local businesses and community leaders. He is a member of many local service clubs such as the Bridgman Chamber and Growth Alliance, Bridgman Foundation for Educational Excellence, Lory’s Place, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber.
The Bridgman Board of Education says they would like to thank Superintendent Peters for his continued service, dedication and leadership of Bridgman Public Schools. The Board adds they would also like to thank the community for their continued support, adding, “We are excited about the future of Bridgman Public Schools.”
