Dear Fraser Families,

As we head into summer break, I want to thank you for your support throughout the year as we returned to a full year of in-person school. While it was not without its challenges, we have worked together and I believe that our Fraser Family is stronger than ever. 

We have spent the last year building relationships and focusing on putting our students first. The partnerships between our staff, families and students is second to none. I want to thank you for all you do and have done to help your students succeed. 

I am looking forward to celebrating the success of the 342 members of the Fraser High School Class of 2022 this Saturday. The event will be livestreamed if you would like to watch from home. 

I also wanted to share a few summer reminders. Our partnership with Gleaners will continue throughout the summer at Fraser High School. This free drive thru food pantry will be open from 9-11 a.m. on June 23, and every two weeks after that. You can find additional dates on our website.

We are also a Meet Up and Eat Up partner this summer and will provide free breakfast and lunch to all children this summer at several locations throughout our community. This service begins June 20. You can get all of the information times and locations on our website.

Finally, the annual Fraser Family Tailgate is scheduled for Thursday, August 25. This event before the first home varsity football game is a tradition that helps kick off the new school year. I hope all of you join us. 

In closing, it has been a challenging yet rewarding year. I am so proud and thankful to be your Superintendent. Please take some time to rest and recharge this summer. 

With Fraser Pride,

Dr. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

As you may have heard, earlier this afternoon there was a school shooting at an elementary school in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) in Texas. Reports indicate a number of victims have passed away. This is a terrible tragedy, and we are sending prayers to that school community. We realize this is an ongoing investigation and information is subject to change.

We know this is scary and stressful for all of us to process, especially our students. In the coming days, the authorities and media will try to analyze what went wrong and how this senseless tragedy happened.

Please be aware of what your child sees and hears on social media and in the news. If your child would like to speak to someone regarding this tragedy, we have trained staff in all of our buildings who are available. They can also reach out to a building administrator for support as well.

Please use this incident as another opportunity to teach your students the importance of reporting information regarding the safety of the school community. If your child has heard another student or person making a threat, please contact the police immediately. In addition, the OK2SAY Website is available to all students 24 hours a day. Students can use this program to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools.

As a district, we will continue our commitment to student safety and create an environment where our students feel safe going to school. We have worked hard to put safety protocols in place that address physical safety, and assess school threats and mental health support.  Please review our School Safety page, which details our protocols and mental health supports.

We will continue to take a proactive approach to ensuring our schools and students are safe. Every member of our staff works to create a culture of belonging for each student.

Please keep the families affected by this tragedy in your thoughts. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Wozniak,
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

The 2022-2023 District Calendar is now finalized and can be found on our website.

It is important to note the first day of school is Monday, August 29. We will continue our tradition of an afternoon-only half day at the elementary level. 

We will have a four-day weekend for Labor Day, with no school on September 2 and 5.

While we understand that this is a departure from our usual practice of starting after Labor Day, we believe this will be beneficial to students. The calendar is negotiated between the teachers union and the district. 

By starting earlier, the first semester will end before winter break, which begins December 17. We will have more than two weeks off, and RMS and FHS students will begin the second semester when we return on January 3. 

The adjustment in the calendar provides additional time off during the school year, including longer winter and spring breaks. 

This also helps align the school calendar with many activities which begin during the month of August. 

Finally, the change in the start of school will impact the Richards Middle School and Fraser High School orientation dates in August. More information will be shared with those families when the dates are confirmed.

Thank you,

Kristin Ledford
Director of Communications

Dear Fraser Families,

We are excited to announce that moving forward we will be delivering report cards electronically for our students in grades 7-12. Report cards will no longer be mailed home. 

Your student’s grades will be accessible in your secure PowerSchool Parent Portal account at the end of the school year. 

The decision to transition to electronic report cards was made for several reasons. First, the district is committed to reducing the amount of paper we use. Also, this will allow families immediate access to final grades as soon as they are posted. Finally, there is a significant amount of time and resources spent on printing and mailing report cards, and a number of them end up returned to us because we don’t have the most up-to-date address on file. 

We will send additional communication when grades are available in June. 

If you do not have a Parent Portal account set up at this time, a separate email will be sent within the next weekwith instructions to create one.

Thank you for your continued support,

Kristin Ledford
Director of Communications

Good Afternoon Fraser Families,

We are happy to announce that Fraser Public Schools will continue to offer a virtual option for the 2022-23 school year for families who are interested. As we did in the 2021-22 school year, we will partner with a third party to deliver the instruction.

We are excited to again partner with Lincoln Learning for our K-6 students and Imagine Edgenuity for students in grades 7-12. Your child will be receiving direct instruction from either a Lincoln Learning or Imagine Edgenuity teacher. A Fraser teacher will be assigned as your child’s mentor to help check in, keep him or her on track, and align the grading system with Fraser’s. 

It is important to understand that the bulk of your child's instruction will be online and course content will be provided by Lincoln Learning and Edgenuity. Students must be willing and capable to work independently at home in order to progress through the curriculum. For younger students, a learning coach will be a critical piece in your child's success. The learning coach, at home, needs to support your child with daily instruction, content delivery, and technology.

Virtual Enrollment
We are opening our Fraser Virtual K-12 Registration today. Please click on the button below to complete the virtual enrollment application. The early enrollment period ends on May 30th. After that date, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this is a semester-long commitment to virtual learning. At the start of the second semester, families will be given the opportunity to switch to face-to-face instruction if desired. Students who do not make adequate progress and pass their virtual courses will be reviewed by administration and could be required to return in person at the start of the second semester.  

Lastly, despite being a virtual student, all students will be required to attend in person for state testing (MSTEP, PSAT, SAT). While our benchmarking assessments can be done virtually if needed, these state tests are still required to be administered in the school building.

Link to application

Sincerely,

Dr. Sara Delgado
Director of Elementary Instruction

Dr. Dan Hartley
Director of Secondary Instruction

Dear Fraser Families,

As I am sure you are aware, the case counts of COVID-19 have dramatically decreased in our area. I am excited to begin returning to normal as we prepare for the remainder of the school year. The Macomb County Health Department has updated their COVID-19 isolation and notification guidelines in light of the progress our area has made in slowing the spread of COVID-19. 

Isolation
The updated guidelines reflect that there is no longer a required isolation period for direct contacts unless that individual tests positive for COVID-19. 

If your child is a direct contact of someone with a positive case of COVID-19 in any setting, you should conduct symptom monitoring for 10 days from the last date of exposure. If possible, or if symptoms develop, you should have your child tested. Each school has boxes of at-home tests available for free should you need one. Please reach out to your school’s principal for more information if you need a box of tests. 

Notifications
Based on the updated isolation guidelines, we are following the recommendation of the MCHD and will no longer be sending notification emails when a student or staff member is identified as a positive case of COVID-19. We will also no longer update the daily case chart and lists on our website.

More information on the updates described above can be found on the MCHD’s website.

We will continue to report positive cases to the MCHD, so if your child tests positive, please still report that to his or her school office. Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we navigate this pandemic together. 

Thank you,

Dr. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Based on current conditions and low numbers of new COVID-19 cases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine guidance for Michigan residents, including for school settings. 

We will continue to provide email notification for potential exposures to families when a case is reported in our district and the positive individual was in school during their contagion period. We also post all cases on our COVID-19 Dashboard.

ISOLATION

• Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 and/or displays COVID-19 symptoms (without an alternate diagnosis or negative COVID-19 test) should isolate regardless of vaccination status:
  • Isolate at home for the first 5 days (starting with the day after symptoms began or day after test was taken for those without symptoms); and 
  • If symptoms have improved or no symptoms developed, return to normal activities, while wearing a well-fitted mask, for the next 5 days to protect others.

AND

• • If an individual has a fever, stay home until fever-free for a period of 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications before returning to normal activities while wearing a well-fitted mask, until the 10-day period is complete. 

OR 

• • Isolate at home for 10 days if unwilling/unable to wear a mask.

QUARANTINE

• Individual is exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19 and:
  • Exposure is to a personal/household contact:
    • Conduct symptom monitoring for 10 days; and
    • Test at least one time if possible three to seven days after exposure and if symptoms develop; and
    • Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days from the date of last exposure to protect others (home quarantine is an alternative for those who are unable or unwilling to mask); and
    • Avoid unmasked activities or activities with higher risk of exposing vulnerable individuals for 10 days from the date of last exposure
  • Exposure is to other type of contact (from a community, social or work setting)
    • Conduct symptom monitoring for 10 days; and
    • Test if symptoms develop; and
    • Consider wearing a well-fitting mask around others for 10 days from the date of last exposure to protect others. At a minimum, wear a mask in settings with higher risk of exposing vulnerable individuals

Fraser Public Schools will continue to work with the Macomb County Health Department. For more information about the MDHHS three-phase COVID-19 response plan, please click here.

Dear Fraser Families,

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Fraser Public Schools has worked closely with the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) and its expert guidance in the development of health and safety protocols.  

This week, the MCHD has revised its guidance for how schools should approach the isolation and quarantine of students and staff for in school exposure. 

The most important pieces have stayed the same - sick students must stay home and the district will still notify families of positive cases in the school buildings.

• Keep those who are sick home

• Staff/Families must report positive COVID-19 cases and isolation remains at five days

• Cases will continue to be reported on the district’s COVID-19 Dashboard

PROTOCOL CHANGE

The Macomb County Health Department has adjusted their contact tracing and school-based case notification from individual to entire classroom. No longer will individuals be identified as close contacts. Instead, the entire class where a positive case was reported will be notified of the potential exposure.

1. All students and staff in the impacted classroom should monitor for symptoms.
2. Those who have or develop symptoms should isolate and test for COVID-19.
3. Others may quarantine individually but are not required to unless symptoms develop.

These changes follow CDC guidance and will support our commitment to ensure healthy students who do not have symptoms to remain in school. They will also help with staffing issues and the massive amount of time being spent in schools on individual contact tracing. The continued daily contact tracing has moved the focus of our staff from other critical work, including supporting students’ social/emotional needs, school safety measures, staff development and educational leadership of our schools. We need our education professionals focused on the education and well-being of our students and staff.  

The countywide protocol changes will become effective on Friday, January 21. If your student is currently quarantined due to in-school exposure or is on Day 6 or later of a COVID-19 illness and has significantly improved symptoms, they can return to school on Monday, January 24. Students/staff who are in Days 0-5 of a COVID-19 illness and unvaccinated siblings of those in Day 0-5 of COVID should remain home until Day 6 and symptoms improve.  The MCHD website reflects the new protocols.

Your partnership remains critical.  All families should continue to self-screen every morning and children that do not feel well must remain at home.  In addition, I encourage you to take advantage of a federal program (https://www.covidtests.gov/) that provides up to four free COVID-19 testing kits to families.

Thank you for your continued support,

Ms. Carrie Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We are so grateful for your continued support and understanding during these challenging times.  Thank you for all that you are doing to keep your student(s) home when they are ill and for monitoring their symptoms regularly, as this truly assists us in mitigating the spread of illness.  Quickly identifying those with symptoms and minimizing their contact in our schools is the best way to move forward and continue to provide in-person learning.  

The Fraser Family continues to work above and beyond to support our families as we navigate through this pandemic. I want to thank all employees and families for their efforts and the continued focus on teaching and learning despite the difficult circumstances many of us are facing.

I understand the frustration there has been with the many changes in health guidance regarding quarantine and isolation procedures.  These have changed several times over the past few weeks, and I appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate these changes with you.  

This week the Macomb County Health Department aligned with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) and the CDC’s updated procedures and guidelines for positive cases and close contacts of COVID-19.  The most impactful change that I would like to share is the modification to the isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to 5 days. We have created an easy-to-understand chart with this information that is posted on our COVID Dashboard, https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/covid. 

We will continue to offer free testing each weekday for staff and students who are identified by the Macomb County Health Department as close contacts within the school environment. We know this service has been very helpful in keeping healthy students in school as well as minimizing disruptions to the learning environment.  

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.  

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Welcome Back Fraser Families,

I hope you all had a restful and relaxing winter break, and took time to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. As you know, we closed out 2021 reflecting on and reviewing our school safety and mental health protocols and resources.  These will continue to be focus areas as we move into the new year.  

With the new year, comes many hopes for new beginnings.  We are looking forward to continuing to grow our efforts and support around mental health and social and emotional learning.  We also will continue to work together to navigate the challenges and difficulties that we face with the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Below are some important updates for the new year:

COVID-19 Updates
I want to follow up on my email from Sunday.  First, I want to thank all of you for your patience and grace.  I know this is an extremely challenging time, and everyone is very tired of this pandemic.  With that being said, I am reminded of one of my favorite phrases, and “that is to be kind and be flexible”.

As of today, January 4th, 2022, the Macomb County Health Department has recalibrated their guidelines on quarantines for K-12 schools. Both the CDC and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have aligned their guidance back to our previous practice. For us, this means that the Macomb County Health Department will return to the previous quarantine protocols for schools. 

This will begin today.  The Macomb County Health Department has updated their guidance. Any dates that were given in the interim for quarantine will be honored. However, moving forward, we will be back to our prior practices of a 10-day quarantine period for positive COVID-19 cases. We have also updated our website with information about quarantines and testing. 

We will continue to be carefully monitoring cases and the impact it has on our buildings.  Teachers will continue to post all work in Blackboard and itslearning.  We ask that students continue to take home their devices (unless they are not allowed to do so) every evening so that they have access to their learning 24/7.  

We realize this is a fluid situation, and it is difficult to predict the future.  We continue to strongly encourage wearing masks and washing hands often. All prevention strategies provide some level of protection, and layered strategies implemented at the same time provide the greatest level of protection. Our priority remains on in-person learning and the safety of students and staff. Let’s continue to work together to do what is best for our students.

Social and Emotional Learning 
In the words of Fred Rogers “When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” Now more than ever, we need to address the whole child.  Best practice shows that students who feel safe and secure are better prepared to engage in their learning.

Therefore, we are excited to announce that we are introducing Second Step in our K-8 classes beginning January 24, 2022 to further strengthen our commitment to social and emotional learning. 

Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with various social and emotional skills. In addition to in-class lessons, the program provides lessons for home that support the different themes. These at-home lessons will be shared in our district newsletters and on our social media channels so you can support your student(s) with consistent messages.

The program is already being used in our DK classes, as well as in classrooms throughout our elementary schools by our social workers.  We have already seen the impact of Second Step from our limited uses, and we are looking forward to expanding this across our elementary and middle schools.

School Safety - Community Conversation

We will be sharing more about our school safety and mental health supports at our upcoming Community Conversation on January 13, 2022. Please feel free to join us. 

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Thank you for your continued support.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  We are looking forward to welcoming your students back to school on Tuesday, January 4.  

There is certainly significant concern around the status of the pandemic and the impact of the new variant.  The county superintendents have been in communication with the Macomb County Health Department leadership and met a few times this past week.  

The MCHD and MDHHS are adopting the new CDC guidance on isolation and quarantine that can reduce the isolation and quarantine periods from 10 to 5 days.  All Macomb County school districts are aligning with the updated MCHD guidance that is linked here.

I would like to bring to everyone’s attention some important reminders, as well as some updates from the MCHD.

• As COVID-19 cases increase in the area, we again ask that each of you partner with us and support our efforts to keep schools open.  Please continue to conduct well checks before your student leaves for school in the morning and keep them home if they are experiencing any of the known symptoms of COVID-19.
• As a continued service to support our families and schools, our testing site at Fraser High School will be available for students/staff who were exposed within the school environment and identified as close contacts by the MCHD. Please click here for updated times the clinic is open.

As I have said before, our students and staff have done a wonderful job working together to respect individual families’ choices on whether or not to wear a mask. We will continue to have masks available in all of our buildings for anyone who chooses to wear one. Fraser Public Schools encourages everyone to wear a face covering. Facial coverings are a safe and proven strategy to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in schools.  At this time there is no mandate for masking.

Our priority remains on in-person learning and the safety of students and staff.  I am so proud of the efforts that have been put forth these past two years to navigate this pandemic, and I understand the difficult challenges that our families, staff, and community have faced.  We will be closely monitoring things as we return this week and will make any necessary adjustments as needed.  

Looking forward to the new year and better days ahead. Let’s continue to work together to keep our schools open and provide the high quality Fraser learning experience for all.

With Fraser Pride,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Good Morning Fraser Families,

At this time, families are eligible to request to change the learning mode for their student(s) for the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. Families that are currently enrolled in face-to-face can switch to virtual, and families who are enrolled in virtual can switch to face-to-face. If you do not wish to switch your child’s learning mode, no action is necessary.

Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Submitting the form linked in this email does not guarantee a request will be granted. Requests will be reviewed by building and district leadership and the parent/guardian will be notified. If approved, the change will be effective for the second semester (January 24, 2022 - June 10, 2022). Once a request has been approved, it will be for the duration of the second semester. Please carefully consider this semester-long commitment before submitting this application, as requests to change during the second semester will not be granted. 

Additionally, please note that we have partnered with third party providers for the students’ daily instruction. We are utilizing Lincoln Learning for our K-6 students and Edgenuity for 7-12.  A Fraser teacher will be assigned as your child’s mentor to help check in, keep him/her on track, and align the grading system with Fraser’s. The bulk of your child's instruction will be online and course content will be delivered by Lincoln Learning and Edgenuity.  For younger students, a learning coach will be a critical piece in your child's success. The learning coach, at home, needs to support your child with daily instruction, content delivery, and technology. Please note, the District may change your child’s learning mode if appropriate academic progress is not met throughout the semester. 

If you are interested in changing your child’s learning mode for the second semester, please fill out this application. You will need to submit it for each student. 

Enrollment Change Request Form

This application will close on December 17th. You will be notified by the District after the holiday break of your child’s application status and specific information will be provided about the switch at that time. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Sara Delgado
Director of Elementary Instruction

Dr. Dan Hartley
Director of Secondary Instruction

Dear Fraser Families,

The recent occurrences in Oxford have been difficult for all of us.   We all - our families, our school staff, and our community - continue to attempt to cope with this unthinkable tragedy.

As we end our week, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued compassion and empathy.  The Fraser Family continues to amaze me.  Everyone in our school community has come together, and the outpouring of care and kindness has been truly remarkable.

At times like this, it can be difficult to know what is best to do in support of others.  Knowing what to say, and how to say it, is not easy. The events in Oxford have created fears about school safety across our region, state, and beyond. Families have had to make difficult decisions on sending their children back to school.  I know many families have felt the need to keep their children home with them the past few days. While other families felt it was important for their child to be in school.  We respect and understand those choices. 

As we move forward into next week, we want to encourage our families to continue to talk to their children about their feelings and concerns.  Please remind them of the importance of reporting concerns responsibly and choosing language carefully. 

Lastly, we want to reiterate how important it is that our students be a part of their school community:

• Our school district continues to stay in close contact with the Macomb County Sheriff's Department and Fraser Police. At this point in time, it has been determined that there have been no credible threats to our schools and our students.
• The maintenance of the routine of school and of the structure of life is an important strategy to allay fears.
• When students stay out of school, it can create the unforeseen consequence of increasing anxiety by sending the message of unsafety.
• Our school staff - caring teachers and administrators and trained counselors, social workers, and school psychologists - can provide reassurance and support to students.

Together, we will get through this difficult time.  Fraser is an amazing community, and I am confident we will continue to rise up and do what is best for our students, staff, and families.

With Fraser Pride, 

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Good Morning Fraser Families,

Following the Oxford event this week, we have seen an increase in social media activity regarding safety and threats.  We are committed to dealing with reported threats.  We work closely with law enforcement and investigate incidents seriously.

As a result of the event that occurred this week, there were rumors posted on social media of alleged threats at the secondary level. These threats were investigated by the Fraser Police Department and determined to not be credible. The Fraser Police Department posted a social media message last night about the investigations. It appears that the motive of these posts may have been to prey on the heightened fears of our community in the hope of causing a school closure.

We understand students and staff have been experiencing fear, confusion, and frustration over this terrible act. We assure you that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. 

We work closely with law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation of potential threats or issues brought to our attention. We commend the Fraser Police for their swift and thorough investigations. Students, staff and parents appreciate the additional police presence at our buildings.

Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of reporting concerns responsibly and choosing language carefully. 

• Students should feel comfortable discussing possible threats, however, knowingly sharing false information has serious repercussions, both in school and in the legal system. Please be sure to explain the lasting consequences of making threats against a school.
• Spreading unconfirmed rumors on social media perpetuates fears and does not provide a resolution to determining the safety of our schools, staff and students.
• Students should communicate safety concerns to an adult, not on social media.

The safety of our students and staff is the top priority of our staff and community.

Our condolences go out to the families and school staff in Oxford who are faced with an unimaginable situation. Our qualified staff members are available to assist with addressing any concerns, fears or anxiety your children may be experiencing.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support for your child’s education and the safety of our schools. 

Sincerely,

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent

Dear Fraser Families,

We share our deepest sympathy and support for the students, staff and families of Oxford Community Schools. We cannot begin to imagine the pain the Oxford community feels following the active shooter situation yesterday at Oxford High School. Our hearts are heavy with the weight of such a loss and our prayers are with those left injured. 

We asked our Fraser police officers to be at Richards Middle School and Fraser High School this morning to reassure our students as they arrived at school. 

We understand news of this nature so close to home can be difficult for both parents and students. We know many of our students and staff have personal connections to the Oxford community. 

Please know that your student’s safety and well-being remain our number one priority. Like all school districts, Fraser is committed to creating a safe school environment where students can learn and grow. 

To that end, we wanted to remind you of the various safety protocols we have in place to protect students, teachers and staff. 

Safety Protocols
In the fall of 2019, we partnered with Secure Education Consultants, an independent company to review the safety protocols in our district and help us update our emergency response plan. The company also trained all of our staff on responding to various emergency situations. 

Throughout the school year, each school conducts lockdown and evacuation drills. We have a district-wide emergency response plan that outlines procedures for building staff to follow should a threat ever occur. This includes securing all students in a classroom, covering windows, turning off the lights and having students sit in a designated area away from the hallway and door(s). Copies of our emergency plan are located inside every classroom and office in our district.

It is important to note that with our last three bonds, we have taken measures to secure our buildings. All of our classroom doors can be locked from the inside (Columbine locks). In addition, each building has a secure entrance, which is locked and monitored. Visitors may only access the building through the main entrance and must have their identities verified before a staff member buzzes them in. Every building has a comprehensive camera security system along with Emergency Alarms that connect to the Fraser Police.  We work closely with the local law enforcement agencies to conduct active shooter training with all of their officers so they are well aware of our campus floor plans. They have all been briefed and have access to our buildings at any time.   

The greatest tool we have lies in the hearts and voices of the students, staff and parents of FPS. Be aware of what you and your child see on social media and in our community. I urge you to talk with your child, and maintain open lines of communication. More importantly, reach out to those you see alone or struggling; show compassion and include them as part of our Fraser family.

Next Steps
In the coming weeks, we are planning a community conversation to share strategies and ideas to support our families as well as review our emergency response protocols. More information will be shared as soon as plans are finalized. 

We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure learning takes place in a safe environment. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building administrator if you have any questions or concerns.

We appreciate your continued support.

Ms. Wozniak
Superintendent