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Dr. John M. Salwei
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. John M. Salwei

Dr. John Salwei the Superintendent for Bismarck Public Schools. He previously held the position of Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools since 1997. Prior to that time, Salwei was a principal at Williston and Linton. He has taught in North and South Dakota.

He grew up in Zeeland, North Dakota, and has a BS in Educational Technology and a MS degree in Secondary Administration from Northern State University in South Dakota. Salwei received his doctorate in 2006 from the University of North Dakota. John is married to Sheila and has two graduated children from public schools.

Dr. Salwei is the school district's educational leader and reports directly to the Bismarck School Board.

Dawn Brown
Superintendent Secretary
701-323-4054

Mike Heilman
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools
Mike Heilman

Mr. Heilman has a master's degree in Education Administration from North Dakota State University. He held teaching positions in Minot and Garrison and was a high school principal in Garrison and Dickinson before coming to Bismarck in 2004 as Century High School's principal. Heilman received the Principal of the Year that same year and has served on the North Dakota Council for Educational Leaders and the State Association for Secondary School Principals.

Heilman is Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and oversees the following programs: Technology, Library Media, Activities, Curriculum, Instruction, Staff Development, Testing/Assessment, Entitlement Programs, and Adult Education.

Vicki Eastgate
Assistant Superintendent Secretary
Curriculum & Secondary Schools
701-323-4074

Fran Rodenburg
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
Fran Rodenburg

Fran Rodenburg, former principal at Riverside Elementary School and Bismarck School District's Staff Development Coordinator, was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools and Student Services in 2007.

Rodenburg has been a school district employee for 20 years as a special education teacher and elementary principal. BPS Superintendent Paul Johnson says, "Fran has consistently demonstrated a dedication to developing her own skills and abilities, as well as her talent for building relationships with staff and parents. Her leadership style will be a positive asset as the district confronts issues such as enrollment management, all-day, every-day kindergarten, and the adequate yearly academic progress of elementary students."

Cindy Willmann
Assistant Superintendent Secretary
Elementary & Human Resources
701-323-4070


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