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Board votes to support Brad Baltensperger for MASB Region 1; president abstains

Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education · February 16, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to cast its MASB Region 1 ballot for Brad Baltensperger. Board President Kristen Cambensy abstained because she serves on the Region 1 MASB board; roll call showed five ayes, no nays.

At the Feb. 16 meeting, the board moved to cast its MASB Region 1 Board of Directors ballot for candidate Brad Baltensperger. Trustee Cherryl Maddox-Smith made the motion and Jennifer Ray seconded; Board President Kristen Cambensy abstained because she serves on the Region 1 MASB Board of Directors. The roll-call vote was recorded as five ayes and no nays; the motion carried 5-0 with one abstention.

Trustee Cherryl Maddox-Smith told colleagues she had met Baltensperger at leadership conferences and described him as "pretty amazing and dedicated," saying she believes he would be a strong representative for Region 1. The board packet included candidate information for Region 1 and other contested seats.