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!

Board Meeting Schedule
Board Agendas
Board Book
Board Bylaws & Policies
Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan
Continuation of Learning Plan 2020/21
EXTENDED CONTINUATION OF LEARNING PLAN 2020/21
EXTENDED COVID-19 LEARNING PLAN TRAINING ON DELIVERY, ACCESS, AND USE OF VIRTUAL CONTENT
EXTENDED COVID-19 LEARNING PLAN RECONFIRMATION MEETING
EXTENDED COVID-19 LEARNING PLAN GOAL REPORTING

Board of Education News

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: Jim A. Thompson

 

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

Jim A. Thompson
President - jathompson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2022

Theresa Anderson
Vice President - tlanderson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024

Paul Antal, MD
Treasurer - pantal@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024

Shelley Johnson
Secretary - sljohnson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2022

Paul Wehrmeister
Trustee - pwehrmeister@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024

Ashley Sensabaugh
Trustee - asensabaugh@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2026

Justine Slawinski
Trustee - jslawinski@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2026

MAPS 2020 Community Forum

A MAPS 2020 Vision Community Forum was held on April 20 to provide updated information regarding our facilities plan for the future.  This meeting was held virtually and the recording is shared below.

The forum focused on the scope of the proposal for MAPS facilities future and allowed for questions to be submitted and answered by a panel representing the District and project contractors.  

 

Watch the Forum Presentation

Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule

All meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted

 
January 13, 2021 : Manistee Middle + High School: 525 12th St.
February 10, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
March 10, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
April 14, 2021 : Madison Community Learning Center: 1309 Madison Rd.
May 12, 2021 : Jefferson Elem: 515 Bryant Ave.
June 9, 2021 : Manistee Middle + High School: 525 12th St.
July 14, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. *Regular/Semi-Annual Organizational*
August 11, 2021 : Kennedy Elem : 550 Maple St.
September 8, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
October 13, 2021 :Madison Community Learning Center: 1309 Madison Rd.
November 10, 2021 : Jefferson Elem: 515 Bryant Ave.
December 8, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
January 12, 2022 : Manistee Middle + High School: 525 12th St.

 

Board of Work Study Meeting Schedule

All meetings are on Wednesdays at  7:00pm unless otherwise noted

January 27, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. (Combined Work/Study Session with Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Board)
February 24, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
March 24, 2021: Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
April 28, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
May 26, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
June 23, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
July – No Work Study
August 25, 2021 : Kennedy Elem : 550 Maple St.
September 22, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
October 27, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. (Special Meeting with Closed Session – Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation)
December – No Work Study
January 26, 2022 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. (Combined Work/Study Session with Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Board)

*Dates indicated in Red indicate a change of the normal schedule

 

Regular Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM. Work/Study Sessions are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM. Meeting dates/times/locations may be changed. Call the MAPS Board Office at (231) 723-3521 for additional information.

Note: Meetings, Dates, Times and/or Locations May Change or be held in a Virtual Setting based on Michigan Department Health & Human Services Orders.
Questions may be directed to the MAPS Board of Education / Central Office at 231.723.3521. Any Persons with a disability who need accommodations for participation in any meeting should contact the Board of Education / Central Office at 231.723.3521 for voice and TDD Calls at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting to request assistance. Official Minutes of School Board Meetings are filed and stored in the Board of Education / Central Office at 550 Maple Street, Manistee, MI, and are available for public inspection

 

 
Download the complete 2021 Meeting Schedule

 

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.”