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District posts for additional therapist; ISD funding covers position this year, staff says

Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education · September 24, 2025
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Summary

Chris Bigelow told the board the district is advertising for an additional therapist, that the ISD is providing funding and coverage for the current year, and requested a 'day in the life' overview of therapists across schools.

Chris Bigelow said during the Sept. 24 meeting that the district is posting an additional therapist position and that funding from the ISD will cover the role for the current school year.

Bigelow asked the board for a 'day in the life' overview to clarify therapists' duties across buildings so the board and staff better understand role expectations and coverage. The transcript does not expand the ISD acronym or list the position's salary or start date; those details were not specified during the meeting and will require follow-up.