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Parents press board for broader AP access; staff propose rotating MHS AP schedule

Manistee Area Public Schools Board of Education · April 22, 2026

Summary

Manistee Area Public Schools parents and students urged the board to expand Advanced Placement (AP) access and clarify schedule conflicts. Staff presented a proposed rotating AP schedule; board members expressed support and encouraged continued parent feedback.

Manistee Area Public Schools board members heard a series of public comments and a staff presentation on Advanced Placement (AP) offerings at their April 22, 2026, work/study meeting. Several parents and students urged expanded AP access, asked about testing-out options and raised a gym scheduling concern; speakers included Karen Piper, Lola Piper and Ginger Wisseman among others.

Mr. Stoneman and Principal Nowicki presented a proposed rotating AP schedule for Manistee High School. Principal Nowicki stated that "band students were able to take AP classes." Mr. Stoneman said the district would increase AP offerings if enrollment supported them and encouraged parents to continue sharing concerns and preferences. Board members, including Justine Slawinski and President Jim Thompson, said they supported AP expansion and emphasized the importance of clear communication to underclassmen as they prepare for high school.

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