To represent the community of the Dowagiac Union School District in overseeing the operations of the Dowagiac Union School District in a collaborative manner and environment of trust for all interest holders with a goal towards continuous improvement.  

Michelle Helmuth-Charles, President mhelmuth@dowagiacschools.org  Term expires 2013		57250 Wilbur Hill Dowagiac MI 49047 269-240-1473
Ronda Sullivan, Vice President rsullivan@dowagiacschools.org Term expires 2015		107 Cora Street Dowagiac MI 49047 269-783-0349 h 269-782-8700 w 269-462-8700 c
Beth Davis, Secretary bethdavis@dowagiacschools.org Term expires 2014		52300 Glenwood Rd Dowagiac MI 49047 269-782-2824 h 269-506-4965 c
Julia Smith, Treasurer juliasmith@dowagiacschools.org Term expires 2014		23705 McKenzie St. Dowagiac MI 49047 269-783-0991 h 269-716-6356 c
Claudia Zebell, Trustee  czebell@dowagiacschools.org Term expires 2015		51701 Leach Road Dowagiac MI 49047 269-424-7701 h
Ruth Ausra, Trustee  ruthausra@dowagiacschools.org Term expires 2016		30550 Yaw Street Dowagiac MI 49047 269-782-5517 h 269-591-1080 c
Larry Schmidt,  Trustee  lschmidt@dowagiacschools.org Term expires 2016		31204 Curran Beach Road Dowagiac MI 49047 269-424-3430 h 269-277-4750 c

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:   The Board of Education, employees, community, parents, and students believe that all individuals can learn regardless of family background, socio-economic status, race, or gender. We believe that our school’s purpose is to educate all individuals to their maximum potential while fostering positive behavior and attitudes. We accept the responsibility to provide educational opportunities so students may lead productive, meaningful lives.