Matt Mlynarchek, Treasurer. Subscribe:Get unlimited access to local news that's important to you. I would be a good fit for the school board because I will leverage my experience in governmental accounting and finance, along with my educational and auditing experience to identify areas of improvement that can be made at the CASD. MLYNARCHEK: I believe the CASD needs to improve the culture and environment of the school system in order to engage students to achieve greater academic success and personal growth. Cheboygan Area Schools is a school district in Michigan . I understand kids, I love them to death, that's why I did it. CHEBOYGAN For the November election, there are currently six candidates on the ballot running for three open positions on the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education, each of which are four-year terms. Who's on the ballot? WebCollege Success Award. I heard a leader say they would like to bring trust back into the community with our board of education and community. [email protected]. Cheboygan school board The approval of the contract was the final step of the search, which began last summer after current superintendent Paul Clark announced he would be retiring at the Cronk said he would rather offer a one-year contract and then offer extensions. If Critical Race Theory or woke is on the move at this school, the existing Cheboygan school board wouldnt tell parents or the public. The social and emotional health of our students must also be a top priority as it is difficult for a student to learn if supports are not in place. CAS Band Students. If our children are involved in activities such as sports, band, theatre, STEAM, community volunteer service and other club activities, they will support and care more about themselves and each other, their individual and academic performance will improve and they will be better prepared to excel in their future workplace. For anyone interested in running for a seat on the School Board in the November election, filing information is available at the Cheboygan County Clerk's Office. Meet Up and Eat Up Summer meals for kids and teens provided by Cheboygan Area Schools! Five of those candidates Carmela Boyd, Marlin Lowery, Matthew Minarchek, Marianne Ridings and Timothy Tarjeft CHEBOYGAN During Monday's board meeting, the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education heard from Debbie Stair from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) to discuss strategic planning for the district. Contact reporter Karly Graham at [email protected]. The district originally only offered Byrd two years with the district. Contact Edlio Login. Julie Lohela, Secretary. Matt Mlynarchek, Treasurer. To begin this process, we need to review our current processes, staffing, facilities and equipment to determine if we have the necessary resources available and in place for our students to be successful. Do you think the current superintendent shouldassistwith the search? Owning our own business has allowed me the opportunity to volunteer inside our school district as well as in the community at large. Two candidates have commited to attend, other 3 candidates are tentative. A: I was born and raised in Cheboygan and my family and I are invested in this community. While Byrd said he is old enough to retire, he does have two children that are freshmen in high school and he stays involved. We have not only achieved that, but have also surpassed that amount. The next Regular School Board Meeting is Monday, July 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., 7461 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan, MI. There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. After the interviews, teacher Adam Bedwin read a letter written on behalf of the district's teachers. Roger Cronk, Trustee. I also graduated from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration with a master of arts degree in social work. Follow her on Twitter at@KarlyGrahamJRN. During the six-hour long meeting, the board interviewed five candidates and deliberated over who would be invited back for a second round of interviews. Two candidates have commited to attend, other 3 candidates are tentative. [email protected]. I have a masters degree from Grand Valley State University in elementary education. Multiple combinations came forward, but the board eventually just made a motion to invite back Byrd and Cunningham. Lynette DePeter-Schulz is also running for one of the seats on the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education. Dac nu dorii ca noi i partenerii notri s folosim modulele cookie i datele personale n aceste scopuri suplimentare, facei clic pe Respingei tot. Julie Lohela, Secretary. Please click on "Board of Education" and "Public Notice for School Board Meetings" below for more information on all of our public meetings. The board approved the contract with a vote of 6-1, with trustee Roger Cronk being the lone no. The board of education approved Byrd's contract in February, and Byrd said he worked closely with Clark over the past few months to Cheboygan Schools Cheboygan school board I value our community and want it to be the best place possible for the future of our youth. The candidate selected will be taking over for Paul Clark, who announced his retirement last summer. 1:00 CHEBOYGAN The Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education approved the next superintendent's contract at a special board meeting Monday night, March 13. "It's really important and we're all really dedicated to it, but we don't really know where to start or how to go about the process. He also has information available to interested parties on the requirements of filing to run during an election for an open position. pentru a afia reclame i coninut personalizat pe baza profilurilor de interese; pentru a msura eficiena reclamelor i a coninutului personalizat; i. Superintendent Spencer Byrd told the Daily Tribune earlier this month that he is interested in bringing in a third-party to help with the strategic planning process so they can offer an unbiased, outside view of the district. His last six years in Illinois, he worked as a superintendent. Please click on "Board of Education" and "Public Notice for School Board Meetings" below for more information on all of our public meetings. MLYNARCHEK: The current board should have the job posting for superintendent open, however they should wait until the school board election is held and new board members are sworn in before they select any candidates to interview. My work as a teacher has prepared me with the necessary skills to make informed decisions that will impact Cheboygan schools. You have to do that. Staff Cheboygan school board She described the plan as phenomenal," adding that she liked the collective focus it brought to the district while still highlighting individual efforts to show progress. We raised our children here and now, four grandchildren. [email protected]. Last but not least, in February 2022, our judge testified that employees' two-year contract did not allow the wage freeze that stole employees' Christmas. Throughout the years, I have served in the following areas: Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Hiring Committee, Curriculum Committee, Districtwide Improvement Committee, Districtwide Behavioral Committee, Cheboygan High School's Academic Boosters, Cheboygan High School Sports Boosters, Cheboygan Middle School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), Cheboygan Intermediate School PAC,Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce, Cheboygan Economic Development Group, Pulling Together Alliance, Northwest Youth Football Conference, Cheboygan Junior Chiefs, and being both a Girl and Boy Scout Leader. A: I have been on for three years. For anyone who is interested in running for the school board inNovember's election, all applications need to be turned in to Clark by 4 p.m. on July 26. Five of those candidates Carmela Boyd, Marlin Lowery, Matthew Minarchek, Marianne Ridings and Timothy Tarjeft are running for full, six-year terms. Amber Hansen, President. Over the years, I have served as secretary, president, and served on building and grounds committee, and finance committee. If I am elected, I do intend to look at all areas of teaching, listen to our community and help to make changes that bring unity. Varsity Bowling. In the first district, which covers a portion of the City of Cheboygan south from Court Street and west of Western Avenue along with Munro, Burt, Hebron, Mackinaw and Beaugrand townships, Max Boettger is running as a Democrat against Jeff L. Ostman, who is running as a Republican. A meeting of the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education was held at the Cheboygan Area Schools Business Office on April 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees included: Amber Hansen, President. Cheboygan He was in education for 48 years, mostly in administration. Cunninghams start date would be a little less than a year since his retirement went into effect. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Hillsdale College, where I served as a two-time captain of the mens basketball team and was a member of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Q: What made you want to run for school board? Roger A. Cronk is currently a member of the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education, serving as the board's secretary. Staff Stair said the strategic plan is used as a way to implement set goals and plans to reach a final endpoint for the district. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Staff This is our home and my business background coupled with years of volunteering in our school district makes me uniquely qualified to serve on this board. He is currently the one living the life day to day. Candidate for Cheboygan School Board introduced himself and invited board and public to a Meet and Greet the Cheboygan School Board Candidates on November 6th 4-5 pm and 6-7 pm Rippling Rapids Golf Club. Contact Edlio Login Latest News Summer Lunch Program Meet Up and Eat Up! For life, liberty and justice for all. A: I had the opportunity to work within schools, including Cheboygan Area Schools as a school social worker for much of my career. That was my big issue. Seeing as hes already retired, board members did mention concerns about how long Cunningham would stay in the district. He said he didnt think the public had adequate time to research the external candidates and thinks the public should be able to provide input before the board moved forward with selecting who would be chosen for a second interview. Trustee Roger Cronk suggested the board decide on individuals first, but Hansen was concerned about too many or too few candidates being approved to be brought back. Please click on "Board of Education" and "Public Notice for School Board Meetings" below for more information on all of our public meetings. Cheboygan's next superintendent has big plans for the district, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As a resident of Cheboygan and a small business owner, I am passionate about the impact that public schools can have on individuals and within our community. If approved, the additional one mill will raise about $53,000 in 2023 and 18 mills levied in 2024 will raise about $972,000. Sunwings Cayo Largo is your ticket to paradise. Two positions on the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education are up for grabs this election cycle, with five names on the ballot. They also said they appreciated that he mentioned vocational school opportunities and early college opportunities, as well as a level of accountability for all students, even ones that arent necessarily college-bound. Varsity Bowling. Stair said the group is mindful of that, and the MASB does the bulk of the work during the first half of the school year, with teachers and administrators working more as support staff. Cheboygan I loved my job and working with staff and students in all challenges we had. As parents, teachers, administrators, school board and community members it is our responsibility to provide the proper means to our students so they can thrive in their education and growth inside and outside of the classroom. pentru a ne dezvolta i mbunti produsele i serviciile. The next Regular School Board Meeting is Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., 7461 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan, MI. There was no second. Meetings belong in front of the public, not in a closed room at choir practice in church. Putei schimba opiunile n orice moment fcnd clic pe linkul Setri pentru confidenialitate i module cookie sau Tablou de bord pentru confidenialitate de pe site-urile i din aplicaiile noastre. WebWelcome to Cheboygan Area High School! Cheboygan Area Schools I am a firm believer that these poor teachers and educators right now are grossly underpaid and that's been my feeling for a long time. I felt that he was really going to be a long-term individual, said Marianne Ridings, board vice president. ! In the city, council incumbents Mary Darling, Brett Mallory, Adam Bedwin and Diane Mills are running for reelection. The board of education approved Byrd's contract in February, and Byrd said he worked closely with Clark over the past few months to Ensuring that students are provided solid curriculum and instructional environment is always a priority. Cheboygan Area Schools Board After the interviews have been completed, the seated board members will make a determination as to who they want to fill the open position and appoint that person to the school board. Cheboygan school board Follow her on Twitter at @khahnCDT. Please click on "Board of Education" and "Public Notice for School Board Meetings" below for more information on all of our public meetings. I have a major in science and a minor in English. BOYD: A person of honor, integrity, honesty. Q: Have you ever been on the school board before? School Calendar The consulting fee of $8,400 plus expenses is based on student enrollment, and would include planning, monitoring progress, and surveying the community, staff and students. As the third-party group, MASB will assist with monitoring progress with the strategic plan, as well as coming up with progress and timeline milestones. 2023 www.cheboygannews.com. The next Regular School Board Meeting is Monday, July 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., 7461 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan, MI. Bedwin is running for a partial term that will end in November 2024. Cronk said he didn't think the board should offer him a three-year contract in case Byrd doesn't do what he says he will. Q: Tell me about your education and work background. Palmer was most recently reelected to the school board during the 2020 election, after having served on the school board for a term. He was the superintendent of Cheboygan Area Schools and retired in 1999, then served as interim superintendent in other school districts for 16 more years after retiring and becoming a member of the school board. A: This is my first experience as a school board candidate. 173.212.230.148 Every time we sit at this table, and every time that we have a meeting, we talk about how we really need to get our strategic plan going, Hansen said. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. A rigorous curriculum needs to be in place that ensures equity for all students. Marianne Ridings, Vice President. Please click on "Board of Education" and "Public Notice for School Board Meetings" below for more information on all of our public meetings. They're open to anyone to run for.". They appreciated that he was outspoken about getting to know the community, as well as coming prepared with specific questions for the board. Cheboygan school board Hansen asked for a motion to invite back a minimum of two candidates and a maximum of three. Click to reveal In order to be considered to be a member of the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education, the person must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter, a citizen of the United States and live within the school district boundaries. Cheboygan Follow her on Twitter at @KarlyGrahamJRN. My wife and I are involved in coaching volleyball and basketball in the CASD, and we have two children in the CASD. Spencer Byrd has been in education for more than 30 years. The school district has 30 days from the time the resignation is effective to have a new board member appointed to fill the seat. Contact education reporter Karly Graham at [email protected]. WebSearch. I am extremely passionate about the enrichment of our youth. Homecoming Parade. What are your thoughts on book challenges? Roger Cronk, Trustee. "We don't even know what kind of superintendent he is," Cronk said. So, tough shoes to fill.". I also have and continue to do extensive volunteer work, including formerly serving on the homeowners association board in Stanton, California from 1986-2003, serving on the school board, and as coordinator of the Cheboygan Backpack Food program, from 2013 through present. This proposal would renew the millage that provides the districts operating budget. We're going to lose these good people because the money is not there for them. Originally, the board struggled to determine which candidates the district would be inviting back. Having trainingto help understand the roots of those behaviors and how to appropriately handle them are important. Six candidates competing for Cheboygan school board 1:04 CHEBOYGAN A resignation by longtime Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education member Dr. John Palmer has created a vacancy on the board and the district is looking for interested applicants. CHEBOYGAN For the November election, there are currently six candidates on the ballot running for three open positions on the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education, each of which are four-year terms. However, they didnt appreciate that he had a lot of 3-year runs in districts, moving from different districts and positions. Cheboygan On the ballot, the school is asking for an 18+ millage that circumvents the Headlee Act and does not mention the windfall property value increase the last three years, to allow the public to really take a look/judgement to vote. If you would like more information about becoming a school board member please call Superintendent Paul Clark at 231.627.4436. The school district has 30 days from the time the resignation is effective to have a new board member appointed to fill the seat. A: I do know what school is all about. Please click on "Board of Education" and "Public Notice for School Board Meetings" below for more information on all of our public meetings. Ridings also explained there would not be a very equitable way of conducting site visits for the candidates given the mix of internal and external candidates, differences in positions, and that one candidate was presently retired. and why it would make you a good fit for the school board. Regarding staff shortages, the heart of our community and our staff plus our location in Northern Michigan are trulyassets for us as a district. Cheboygan [email protected]. I bring with me an understanding of child development, educational and instructional needs, operating procedures, as well as a positive relationship with many of the parents of the current student body. "So, if you're interested in getting that from me, please see me," he said. [email protected]. Cheboygan school board I felt like he really did want our district to be the best it could be, and that our students become the best that they can be.. 2023 School Board Meetings Agendas and Minutes, 2022 School Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes, 2021 School Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes, 2020 School Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes, 2019 School Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes, 2018 School Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes. The Cheboygan Area Schools Communicator will be mailed home soon. Less than six years ago our district was in deficit and had entered into a debt reduction plan with the State of Michigan. Candidates John Burtch, Lorrie Kowalski, James Rieger and Joshua VanHuysen are running for a partial term ending in December 2024. WebThe next Regular School Board Meeting is Monday, August 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., 7461 N. Straits Hwy., Cheboygan, MI. Cheboygan has been my home for 30 years. Vanderbilt Area Schools is seeking to renew its operating millage, which has previously been approved at 18 mills. That's why I did it. I worked as a waitress, home health care provider and served in Cheboygan Area Schools for 11 1/2 years as a teacher's aide with special needs students. Board president Amber Hansen explained that releasing the names a day before the meeting was already abnormal and that the board would be deciding that night. Cheboygan I am also a volunteer Circle of Friends camp counselor, working with special needs kids and helping with their daily care and to enjoy the camp experience, volunteer aide at the kindergarten and pre-K classes of Cheboygan schools, where I read to and with the students, as well as assist the teachers. Anyone who is interested in filling the school board seat temporarily needs to have their letters of interest submitted to Clark by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. I do believe that the truth needs to be taught. The Daily Tribune reserved the right to edit responses for length, clarity and adherence to Associated Press style guides. Regular Board Meeting/ Administration Office. Missy Evans is also a candidate who is vying for one of the three open positions on the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education. Q: Why do you think you are the best candidate to be elected to the school board? Ron Moag and Martin Prout were not offered second interviews. Candidate for Cheboygan School Board introduced himself and invited board and public to a Meet and Greet the Cheboygan School Board Candidates on November 6th 4-5 pm and 6-7 pm Rippling Rapids Golf Club. I'll push that as long as I am there, because I know how important it is. Q&A with the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education candidates. This packet outlines what it takes to be a member of the board of education. The Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education has reopened applications for the superintendent position. Click below to view an electronic copy. The Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education has reopened applications for the superintendent position. I have seen good things happening in Cheboygan from when I moved here until now many changes bring growth and understanding. You have to listen to the public because they're the ones that understand, they see this better than a lot of people right up close to it. I was then an independent contractor for Airborne Express in Los Angeles from1982-2003, where I oversaw many delivery trucks and employees in two stations and was in charge of hiring and firing, negotiating contracts, fleet maintenance, et cetera. Cheboygan schools refuses to pay male employees' unemployment insurance. Two positions on the Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education are up for grabs this election cycle, with five names on the ballot.