Birmingham Superintendent Dziatczak resigns after prolonged medical depart | Native Information

Birmingham Public Schools superintendent Mark Dziatczak has resigned four months after his extended medical leave.

According to a notice from the district, the Board of Education has asked superintendent search firms for suggestions.

George Heitsch, who has been acting as interim superintendent since shortly after Dziatczak left in late October, will take on this role until the end of the 2020-21 school year, the statement said.

The district has not released any details about the condition of Dziatczak.

Dziatczak published the following statement by the district:

“I would like to thank the BPS community for their support in a challenging time for me and my family. I am fine and I will fully recover but will not be able to return in the near future. Focusing on my continued health as well as the immediate needs within BPS, I made the difficult decision to step down from my position effective February 23, 2021. This decision will allow BPS to take on the task of finding the next superintendent as soon as possible, who can provide focused leadership and prepare for summer, the upcoming school year, and beyond. I am grateful to the Board of Education for their support as well as the numerous new friends I have made in the BPS community. “

Dziatczak became superintendent in January 2019 after Daniel Nerad retired. He was previously the Assistant Superintendent in the Troy School District.

“It was an honor to work with Mr. Dziatczak,” said Kim Whitman, CEO. “His work in providing the district with long-term financial support through the $ 195 million bond and Headlee addition, and his enthusiasm and support for our students and staff will have a lasting positive effect on our district. We wish him good health and sincerely thank him for serving our district. “