Dean Mack – Executive Director of Business Services and Human Resources

Job Description: Dean manages MISD Finances, Human Resources, Maintenance, Transportation, Food Services, Construction as well as Bonds and Levies. He is new to the district as of July 2009 and has more than 30 years of management expertise in public school systems. He comes to us from the Issaquah School District, where he worked for 10 years.

Location: Central Office

Typical Day: Dean often starts his day at 6:30 am, using the quiet time to respond to email. This week he is spending a lot of time with the installation of a new field turf for the high school stadium. He typically meets with the construction management team, and then goes to visit with Keith Ellis, Maintenance, or Todd Kelsay, Transportation. He works with the City of Mercer Island concerning inter-local agreements for the South Mercer fields or the High School stadium. He handles enrollment and staffing issues for the schools and “a million little things” every day.  It is Dean’s job to know all of the facilities in the district and work with the facilities planning team and building staff on long-term facility planning and maintenance of our buildings.

Best part of the job: “I love all of my job, but the best part is working with people to solve problems.”

Years worked in the district: Just started.

Something people may not know: MISD has a 40 million dollar operating budget and holds 4% in reserve to cover the highs and lows in cash flow over the year. We are one of the few districts in the state with a AA bond rating.

Outside interests: Dean enjoys spending time with his 5 year-old grandson and golfing, although he says he isn’t very good. He also likes visiting the many interesting communities around Puget Sound.