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 Regular Meeting — June 8, 2022
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 7 PM KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (LIBRARY) 550 Maple Street, Manistee, MI - SHELLEY JOHNSON, SECRETARY - MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Special Meeting — Tuesday, May 24, 2022
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 7:00 PM KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (LIBRARY) 550 Maple Street, Manistee, MI (The MAPS Board of Education Rescheduled Work-Study Session will commence immediately...
Notice of Meeting — MAPS Board of Education Work/Study Session — May 24, 2022 @ 7 pm
THE MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A WORK/STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, May 24, 2022 7 PM KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (LIBRARY) 550 Maple Street, Manistee, MI - SHELLEY JOHNSON, SECRETARY - MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF...
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
Justine Slawinski
Treasurer - jslawinski@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2026
Shelley Johnson
Secretary - sljohnson@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2022
Paul Antal, MD
Board Member - pantal@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Paul Wehrmeister
Board Member - pwehrmeister@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2024
Ashley Sensabaugh
Board Member - asensabaugh@manistee.org
Term expires 12/31/2026
Board of Education Regular Meeting Schedule
All meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted
February 9, 2022 : Location: to be determined
March 9, 2022 : Location: to be determined
April 13, 2022 : Location: to be determined
May 11, 2022 : Location: to be determined
July 13, 2022 : Kennedy Elem: 550 Maple St. *Regular/Semi-Annual Organizational*
August 10, 2022 : Location: to be determined
September 14, 2022 : Location: to be determined
October 12, 2022 :Location: to be determined
November 9, 2022 : Location: to be determined
December 14, 2022 : Location: to be determined
Board of Work Study Meeting Schedule
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted
January 26, 2022 : Location: to be determined (Combined Work/Study Session with Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Board)
February 23, 2022 : Location: to be determined
March 23, 2022: Location: to be determined
April 27, 2022 : Location: to be determined
May 25, 2022 : Location: to be determined
June 22, 2022 : Location: to be determined
July – No Work Study
August 24, 2022 : Location: to be determined
September 28, 2022 : Location: to be determined
October 26, 2022 : Location: to be determined
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 : Location: to be determined (Special Meeting with Closed Session – Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation)
December – No Work Study
January 25, 2023 : Location: to be determined (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.”