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Board weighs allowing hunting on district property; forestry plan to be considered in summer
Summary
The Newaygo Public Schools board reviewed a proposed forestry management plan and discussed pros and cons of permitting community hunting on district land; Superintendent Ben Gilpin recommended the topic be scheduled as a potential action item at a summer meeting.
The Newaygo Public Schools Board of Education discussed a proposed forestry management plan and the possibility of allowing community hunting on district property during its May 18, 2026 meeting.
Superintendent Ben Gilpin presented the forestry management plan and outlined that the board should weigh both the benefits and risks of permitting hunting on district-owned land. The minutes note discussion of pros and cons but record no formal motion or vote on the subject. Gilpin suggested the matter be placed on a summer board meeting agenda as a potential action item for further consideration.
The minutes do not record specific safety protocols, insurance requirements, designated hunting areas or timelines; the board’s discussion was exploratory and did not produce a formal decision at this meeting. Any future action would be scheduled and noticed in accordance with board procedure.
