Board Of Education

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TIME AND LOCATION CHANGES:
Regular meetings of the Redford Union Board of Education will be held at 5:00 PM on the second Monday of each month (except if a holiday falls on a Monday) at the Redford Union High School (Library), 17711 Kinloch, Redford Twp, MI 48240 (phone 313-242-6000).  Please check the District's Calendar and the District's Homepage (Popup) Notices for the most current Board Meeting notifications.

The Board of Education is composed of seven local citizens serving terms up to six (6) years.  Elections for seats on the Board of Education are held in November on even years.  The board has complete control over local school matters within the framework set by the Michigan Legislature and the State Board of Education.  The board determines general policies for the care, management, and control of the district's public schools.

Redford Union Schools - Board of Education Members as of January 18, 2023.

  Board Member Information & Term      

Board Member Photos

     
 

EVELYN PRIDEMORE was elected to the Board of Education in 2013.  Evelyn served as Vice-President from July 9, 2018, to July 12, 2020.  On January 11, 2021, she was elected Treasurer.  She also previously served as Treasurer from January 2015 to July 2018.  

On July 12, 2021, Evelyn was elected President at the Board's Organizational Meeting.

(Term ends 12/31/2024)

 

 

 

   

 

 

               Vice President Pridemore
                    Evelyn Pridemore
                            President

             Contact E-Mail:
  prideme@redfordu.k12.mi.us

     
 

JEFF OSOWSKI was appointed to the Board of Education on November 7, 2018, to fill a vacant seat.  He was elected as Board Treasurer on January 14, 2019.  On July 13, 2020, he was elected as Vice-President.  He has lived in Redford for over 20 years with his wife and two daughters, both Redford Union High School graduates.  He has been active in the Redford Community and the School District, serving as President of the Bulman Elementary Parent Club from many years ago until the last two years and President of the Redford Union Blue and Gold Boosters for the past six years. 

In the November 2020 General Election, Jeff was elected for a 6-year term beginning January 1, 2021.  

Jeff was elected vice president on July 12, 2021, at the Board's Organizational Meeting.

(Term ends 12/31/2026)
 

     

   Trustee Osowski
             Jeff Osowski
            Vice-President

                        Contact E-Mail:
           osowskij@redfordu.k12.mi.us

     
 

LORNA DEAN was elected to the Board of Education in the November 2022 General Election for a 6-year term beginning January 1, 2023.  Lorna is married and a mother of six, a business owner, a full-time employee, and a resident of Redford Township.  She was educated in the Detroit public school system, graduated from Detroit's Martin Luther King Junior-Senior High School in 1989, and later earned a business degree in health services administration.  Lorna subscribes to the notion that there are awesome opportunities that present themselves to us all in life, and she considered membership on the Redford Union Schools Board of Education one of those opportunities.  Lorna considers it an honor to serve this community not only as a board member but as the board secretary.  She plans to represent our school community to the absolute best of her ability.

(Term ends 12/31/2028)

 

     

             Lorna Dean, November 2022 General Election                                   Lorna Dean
                        Secretary

                    Contact E-Mail
          deanl@redfordu.k12.mi.us

 

     
 

REBECCA GRAY was elected to the Board of Education in the November 2018 General Election for a 6-year term beginning January 1, 2019.  Mrs. Gray moved to Redford in 2016 with her husband and now has a one-year-old future, Panther.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Social Relations from Kalamazoo College.  Mrs. Gray has experience with youth, leadership development, and community engagement. 

On July 12, 2021, at the Board's Organizational Meeting, Rebecca was elected Treasurer.

(Term ends 12/31/2024)


 

     

              Profile picture of Board Treasurer Rebecca Gray                                  Rebecca Gray
                           Treasurer

            Contact E-Mail:
  GrayR@redfordu.k12.mi.us

     
 

JAMES (JIM) BAILEY was elected to the Board of Education in the November 2020 General Election for a partial 2-year term from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022.

Jim was re-elected to the Board of Education in the November 2022 General Election for a 6-year term beginning January 1, 2023.

(Term ends 12/31/2028)

     

    James (Jim) Bailey Profile Pic - November 2022 General Election                James (Jim) Bailey
               Trustee 

                     Contact E-Mail:
            baileyj@redfordu.k12.mi.us
 

     
 

LATINA MILLER was elected to the Board of Education in the November 2022 General Election for a 6-year term beginning January 1, 2023.  LaTina has a Bachelor's degree in Math.  She also has a Master's degree in the Art of Teaching.  Lastly, she has a Master of Education in Educational Leadership.  LaTina has been a resident of Redford Township for over ten years.  She is a passionate, lifelong learner and advocates for public education.  She has four children, 3 of whom are Redford Union High School alumni.  During her time on the school board, she hopes to be a voice for all of the Redford Union staff, students, and community.

(Term ends 12/31/2028)
 

     

              LaTina Miller Profile Picture, November 2022 General Election
                       LaTina Miller
                            Trustee

                      Contact E-Mail:
             millerl@redfordu.k12.mi.us

 

     
 

TAMARA MOORES was elected to the Board of Education in the November 2022 General Election for a partial 2-year term beginning January 1, 2023.  Tamara has been a resident of Redford for nearly ten years, originally hailing from Ottawa, Canada.  She attended Northern Michigan University, majoring in International Relations & History.  She is a devoted mother of two daughters and has a passion for animal care, which she has transformed into a successful career as a Veterinary Technician and Hospital Administrator.  In her free time, Tamara is working towards a judging appointment with US Figure Skating, showcasing her dedication and love for the sport. 

(Term ends 12/31/2024)
 

     

   Tarama Moores - November 2022 General Election                   Tamara Moores
               Trustee

                     Contact E-Mail:
          moorest@redfordu.k12.mi.us

     

2022-2023 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE:

PDF Document2022-2023 Official Regular School Board Meeting Schedule - Approved 7/11/22

 

 

Evelyn Pridemore
Board of Education
Board President
Jeff Osowski
Board of Education
Board Vice-President
Lorna Dean
Board of Education
Board Secretary
Rebecca Gray
Board of Education
Board Treasurer
Jim Bailey
Board of Education
Board Trustee
LaTina Miller
Board of Education
Board Trustee
Tamara Moores
Board of Education
Board Trustee