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 SPECIAL MEETING — 04.10.2021
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021, AT 5 PM To be held in an electronic, virtual setting in accordance with Resolution #2020-17, Manistee County Board of Commissioners, Resolution to Authorize the...
Notice of MAPS Board of Education Special Meeting — March 31, 2021
The MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION will hold a SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, March 31, 2021 @ 5 pm (To be held in an electronic, virtual setting) - Meeting ID: meet.google.com/tvp-deyr-eii Join by Phone: (US) +1 443-671-8812 PIN: 664555336# ...
MAPS WORK/STUDY SESSION — MARCH 24, 2021 — TO BE HELD IN A VIRTUAL SETTING ONLY
NOTE CHANGE: TO BE HELD IN AN ELECTRONIC, VIRTUAL SETTING ONLY THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION will hold a WORK-STUDY SESSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 AT 7 PM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL SESSION: Meeting...
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.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule
All meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted
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.
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.
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
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
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.”