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Board continues landbank talks, hears leadership updates and student reports

Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education · May 14, 2025
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Summary

The board received leadership team reports including a planned AI policy review, commencement praise, student activities (NHS elections, coin-war charity, Science Olympiad), and continued discussions with the landbank about a district property. A June work/study date was discussed for budget prep.

Board members received updates from the MAPS leadership team and student representatives, including student NHS officer elections, a coin-war fundraising drive for a Manistee family with medical needs, a spring concert and participation in a YIG panel. The board congratulated staff on commencement; Shelley Johnson commented, "Your dad would be so proud of you." Field day and the Science Olympiad state competition were also reported.

On old business, the board said it is continuing work with the landbank about a specific property; Ron attended a special study session and completed due diligence, and the board will continue discussions. Members discussed scheduling a June work/study meeting (candidate date: June 25) to finalize budget preparations; Howard offered to coordinate timing with staff and Sue indicated she needed time to consult with Ron and Howard.

President Theresa Anderson also raised future policy work on artificial intelligence to guide how staff and students can responsibly use AI and leverage it for career opportunities. No formal AI policy was adopted at the meeting; the item was flagged for future policy development.