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Martin Public Schools administrators report testing preparations, MICIP surveys; bond bids set to open Jan. 15
Summary
K‑12 Principal Becca Lynema told the board that exams and state assessment preparations are underway and that MICIP surveys will be distributed; Superintendent Samantha Ball announced bond bids will open Jan. 15 and presented items for Board Appreciation month.
K‑12 Principal Becca Lynema updated the Martin Board of Education on academic preparations at the Jan. 13 meeting, saying exams were scheduled for the week, the number of students in credit recovery had fallen this year, and staff were preparing schedules and logistics for state-mandated assessments.
"I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly elected board members," Lynema said, and she noted that the MICIP (Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process) team has completed surveys for students, staff and parents that will be distributed soon to inform planning for the 2025–26 school year. She also read an athletic update to the board.
Superintendent Samantha Ball thanked "Dr. Lori" for her recent support and told trustees that bond bids will open on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Ball also presented items to recognize Board Appreciation month.
Why it matters: The MICIP surveys and state assessment planning shape district improvement priorities and timelines; the forthcoming bond bid opening initiates the procurement process for projects tied to the district's bond program.
The minutes do not detail the bond proposition, expected bid amounts, or the specific content of Dr. Lori's presentation.
