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Superintendent: staffing for next school year underway; uncertified applicants still eligible

Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Mr. Stoneman reported the district has begun staffing for the upcoming school year, said uncertified candidates may still apply, and noted Grand Valley no longer holds an education fair as administration seeks alternative recruiting opportunities.

During the Superintendent's Report on March 11, Mr. Stoneman told the board that staffing for the 2026–27 school year is underway and that the district is accepting applications from candidates who do not yet hold full certification. When Board member Paul Antal asked whether teachers can still apply without certification, "Mr. Stoneman said yes," according to the minutes.

Mr. Stoneman also told the board that "Grand Valley does not have an education fair any longer," and that administration is continuing to look for other recruiting opportunities. No timeline or specific alternative events were listed in the meeting record.

The minutes indicate staffing and recruitment will continue to be monitored and brought to future meetings as needed.