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Communities in Schools representative tells board CIS supports students' social, academic and basic needs

Mancelona Public Schools Board of Education · June 23, 2026
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Summary

Amu Burk of Communities in Schools of NWMI briefed the board on the organization's work in the district, saying CIS provides social and emotional support, behavior help, academic assistance, attendance support and basic items for students in need.

Amu Burk of Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan distributed a report and updated the Mancelona board on CIS services on June 23.

Burk told the board that CIS staff "supports students with social and/or emotional needs, behavior, students with low academic achievement, attendance concerns, and supplies basic need items." She summarized that CIS provides in-school support and resources targeted to students who need assistance beyond classroom instruction.

The report was presented during the consent and administrator reports portion of the meeting; board minutes show no public discussion or questions recorded in response to the presentation. The board accepted and recorded the presentation as part of the meeting materials.