MAPS Board of Education
Manistee Area Public Schools
Welcome to the Board of Education & Central Office
Mission
“Chips lead by providing an inclusive, high-quality, diverse educational environment that inspires and fulfills the goals of all learners at every stage of their journey.”
Vision
“Leading a connected Manistee learning community, which supports the educational journey of each individual student, delivering The Chippewa Edge.”
Chips Lead!

COVID-19 PLANNING DOCUMENTS
MAPS 98(b) LEARNING GOAL REPORTING - JEFFERSON
MAPS 98(b) LEARNING GOAL REPORTING - KENNEDY
MAPS 98(b) LEARNING GOAL REPORTING - MMHS
INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS PLAN
RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION & CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PLAN 2022/23
MAPS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN 2021
SECTION 98c LEARNING LOSS GRANT 2022-2023
COVID Prevention Update 8/22/22
August 22, 2022
Dear MAPS Families & Staff,
As we begin the school year, we are looking forward to a return to school that feels a bit more like it did pre-pandemic. With a focus on health and safety for all members of our MAPS family, we can all take steps to keep ourselves and each other healthy throughout the school year.
- Monitor for symptoms of illness, stay home from school, sports, or activities if not feeling well, and return only after symptom free for 24 hours.
- Fever or chills
- New cough not related to a chronic condition
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Severe fatigue or body aches
- When sick, get tested for COVID – report any positive result to the school
- Practice proper hand washing
- Stay up to date on available vaccinations
We will encourage students to practice proper hygiene at school and will continue to follow our cleaning protocols. If there are reports of positive COVID-19 cases, we will follow the attached protocol to help slow down any spread of the virus.
We remain in contact with our local health authorities to stay informed of any health concerns within our community and will stay focused on the protection of our students and staff. We thank you for doing your part to help in this effort.
Sincerely,
Ron Stoneman, Superintendent
Manistee Area Public Schools
Board of Education News
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education & MGLVA Board of Directors Combined Work/Study Session
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A MAPS BOARD OF EDUCATION & MGLVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMBINED WORK/STUDY SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 7 PM (or following the adjournment of the 6:30 pm Special Meeting) MANISTEE...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Special Meeting — March 22, 2023
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 6:30 PM MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (BAND ROOM) 525 TWELFTH STREET, MANISTEE, MI (The MAPS Board of Education & MGLVA Board of Directors Combined...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting — 03.08.23
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 7 PM MANISTEE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 525 TWELFTH STREET, MANISTEE, MI - SHELLEY JOHNSON, SECRETARY - MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION...
Central Office & Board of Education
Location: 550 Maple St, Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: (231) 723-3521
Fax: (231) 723-1507
Central Office Hours: M-F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Superintendent: Ronald Stoneman
Board of Education President: Theresa Anderson
Central Office Staff
Ronald Stoneman
Superintendent - rstoneman@manistee.org
Howard Vaas
Business Manager - hvaas@manistee.org
Amber Kowatch
Curriculum Director - akowatch@manistee.org
Sue Gustad
Assistant Business Manager - sgustad@manistee.org
Sara Schubert
Payroll/Human Resources/Insurance/Lunch - sschubert@manistee.org
Nancy Day
Administrative Assistant - nday@manistee.org
Board of Education
Theresa Anderson
President - tlanderson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Justine Slawinski
Vice President - jslawinski@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2026
Ashley Sensabaugh
Treasurer - asensabaugh@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2026
Shelley Johnson
Secretary - sljohnson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2028
Paul Antal, MD
Board Member - pantal@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Jim A. Thompson
Board Member- jathompson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2028
Paul Wehrmeister
Board Member - pwehrmeister@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024

Mission
“Chips lead by providing an inclusive, high-quality, diverse educational environment
that inspires and fulfills the goals of all learners at every stage of their journey.”
Vision
“Leading a connected Manistee learning community, which supports the educational
journey of each individual student, delivering The Chippewa Edge.”