MAPS Board of Education
Manistee Area Public Schools
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Budget/Compensation Transparency Reporting
Manistee Area Public Schools
Section 18 (2) of the Public Act 94 of 1979, The State School Aid Act, has been amended, which requires each school district and intermediate school district to post certain information on its website within 30 days after a board adopts it annual operating budget or any subsequent revision to that budget. The Annual Budget & Transparency Reporting is an opportunity to communicate to our community on how we utilize the resources that are provided to us.
Section 1 - Annual Operating Budget and Subsequent Budget Revisions
Section 2 - District and Personnel Expenditures
Section 3 - Current Bargaining Agreements and Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
Current Bargaining Agreements
Manistee Teachers’ Association MEA-NEA 2021-2024
Manistee Schools’ Office of Clerical Employees
Manistee Educational Support Personnel 2020-2023
Manistee Educational Support Personnel Letter of Agreement
Manistee Custodial / Maintenance
Letter of Agreement — MAPS & MTA, MEA-NEA re: Start Time Adjustment
Letter of Agreement — MAPS & MTA, MEA-NEA re: Early Notice Severance Arrangement
Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
All MAPS employees are subject to hard caps equal to or less than the State hard caps. | 2020 Bid Results
Eligible Teaching Staff may choose from the following plans | MESSA Choices Pak A — MESSA ABC Pak C — MESSA ABC Pak D
Eligible Non-Teaching Staff may choose from the following plans | HMO 80% PriorityHSA — HMO 70% PriorityHSA — POS 80% PriorityHSA
Section 4 - Audited Financial Statements
Each year the Manistee Area Public Schools is required to hire an independent auditor to complete a comprehensive audit which evaluates and reports on the financial condition of the district. The audit includes a thorough analysis of all business operations as well as a compliance review for the requirements of the many programs we operate.
Section 5 - Employee Compensation Information
All employees of the Manistee Area Public Schools are categorized by classification of position held. All classifications are established according to demands of the position, level of responsibility, job functions performed, credentials and skills required, etc. Each classification falls into at least one established salary schedule, which takes into account such factors as seniority in position or in similar positions, comparison to similar jobs elsewhere in community, cost of living factors, etc. The Manistee Area Public School Board of Education determines matters related to school employees including pay and benefits.
This report requires listing the Superintendent and employees with salaries over $100,0000.
Section 6 - District Paid Association Dues
Dues and fees paid by our district are limited to professional associations, student associations, or employment associations (labor union dues) on behalf of staff. These memberships provide added opportunities, resources, continuing education, and professional development. These memberships make it possible for our district to conduct business in more efficient ways and result in scholarship opportunities for our students.
List of Association Dues Paid
Section 7 - District Paid Lobbying Costs
There were no district paid lobbying costs for 2020-2021
Section 8 - Deficit Elimination Plan
The district has not incurred a deficit.
Section 9 - District Credit Card Information
Section 10 - Out-of-State Travel Information
There was no out-of-state travel to report in 2020-2021