Vision for Berkley Schools
-Support cutting edge curriculum to meet the needs of students and prepare them for the future.
-Oversee the implementation of for the long-term success of the district and community
-Continue the excellent work of the district - students and staff are my NUMBER ONE priority
-Advocate for transparency, clear communication, and community partnerships
-Re-build board stability and community trust in the district
Endorsements
Current and Former Berkley School Board Members
Teachers Union
Keith Logsdon, Board Treasurer and Former Board President
Barrie Frankel, Board Secretary
Roger Blake, Board Trustee and Former Board President
Jason Deneau, Board Trustee
Jon Heger, Board Trustee
Mary Jo Israel, Former Board Trustee and President
Sheryl Stoddard, Former Board Trustee and Vice President
Mitchell Moses, Former Board Trustee
Ronald Justice, Former Board Trustee
Steve Lyskawa, Berkley Education Association President
Local Leadership
Bridget Dean, Mayor of Berkley
Bob Paul, Mayor of Huntington Woods
Ross Gavin, Berkley City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem
Gary Elrod, Berkley City Commissioner
Dennis Hennen, Berkley City Commissioner
Michelle Elder, Huntington Wood City Commissioner
Joe Rozell, Huntington Woods City Commissioner
Jessica Steinhart, Huntington Woods City Commissioner
District PTSA LEadership
Kristy Conti, Past President of Berkley School District PTSA
District Foundation Leadership
Kevin Schnieders, Berkley Education Foundation President
Private Citizens
Barry Lepler, Former BHS Teacher
Mike Tripp
County LEadership
Democrats of South Oakland County
Robert Wittenberg, Oakland County Treasurer
Meet the Candidate
Greg Sollish
Greg is a proud product of public education. After graduating from Berkley High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and Master's degree from the University of Virginia.
Prior to graduate school, Greg worked as a community organizer in Wayne County. This work inspired Greg's graduate research on electoral organizing and civic engagement. After receiving his Master's at UVA, Greg returned to his home state of Michigan, where he has worked professionally in democracy protection and election research since 2018.
In addition to his civic engagement work, Greg has served as a track and cross country coach for Berkley High School since 2022. He has led the teams to five conference championships and has coached multiple all-state and school record holding athletes.
Greg resides in Berkley with his wife (a fellow BHS grad) and his son who will be a future Roger Racoon.
Spoiling Your Ballot
Ensure your voice is heard. With absentee ballots distributed, you may still spoil your ballot and update your vote as follows:
1. If you already returned your ballot, you can submit a signed written request to your local City Clerk by October 23rd asking for it to be spoiled. You will be issued a new ballot. Request must be RECEIVED, not postmarked, by 10/23.
2. If you already filled out your ballot but have not returned it, you may surrender it at your City Clerk's office and be issued a new one. You may also surrender your ballot at an early vote site or at your polling place on election day to vote in person.
Contact your Clerk:
Berkley: 248-658-3310
Huntington Woods: 248-581-2638
Oak Park: 248-691-7544
Royal Oak: 248-246-3050
Leadership for Berkley Schools