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 of Education News
Notice of Meeting – MAPS Board of Education – September 9, 2020
The Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting September 9, 2020 at 7:00PM TO BE HELD IN A VIRTUAL SETTING, PER GOV. WHITMER'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-154 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO PARTICIPATE: Meeting ID: meet.google.com/vsr-knwi-cfc Live Stream:...
Notice of Special Meeting – MAPS Board of Education – August 24, 2020
The Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education Special Meeting August 24, 2020 at 7:00PM TO BE HELD IN A VIRTUAL SETTING, PER GOV. WHITMER'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-154 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO PARTICIPATE: Meeting ID: meet.google.com/yxt-vbov-uzq Live Stream:...
Notice of Work/Study Session – MAPS Board of Education – August 26, 2020
The Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education Work/Study Session August 26, 2020 at 7:00PM TO BE HELD IN A VIRTUAL SETTING, PER GOV. WHITMER'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-154 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO PARTICIPATE: Meeting ID: meet.google.com/uyo-fsxt-bos Live Stream:...
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: Paul Antal, MD
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
Paul Antal, MD
President - pantal@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Paul Wehrmeister
Vice President - pwehrmeister@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Shelley Johnson
Secretary - sljohnson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2022
Jim Thompson
Treasurer - jathompson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2022
Theresa Anderson
Trustee - tlanderson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Dale Sparks
Trustee - dsparks@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2020
Ashley Sensabaugh
Trustee - asensabaugh@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2020
Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule
All meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted
February 12, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
March 10, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. (updated 2/25/20)
April 8, 2020 : Madison Community Learning Center: 1309 Madison Rd.
May 13, 2020 : Jefferson Elem: 515 Bryant Ave.
July 8, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. *Regular/Semi-Annual Organizational*
August 12, 2020 : Kennedy Elem : 550 Maple St.
September 9, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
October 14, 2020 :Madison Community Learning Center: 1309 Madison Rd.
November 11, 2020 : Jefferson Elem: 515 Bryant Ave.
December 9, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
*Dates indicated in Red indicate a change of the normal schedule
Board of Work Study Meeting Schedule
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted
January 29, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. (Combined Work/Study Session with Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Board)
February 27, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
March 20, 2020: Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
April 24, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
May 21, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
June 26, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
July – No Work Study
August 28, 2020 : Kennedy Elem : 550 Maple St.
September 25, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
October 23, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
Tuesday, November 26, 2020 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St.
December – No Work Study
January 27, 2021 : 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
MAPS District Mission & Vision
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.”