The board made decisions regarding some of the cuts in a closed session that happened in the early part of Monday’s meeting and lasted over one hour.
Despite widespread misinformation, the board of education retains decision-making powers for the district. While the school board asked the state last month to install Demetriou as an emergency financial manager for the district, the state has not taken action on the matter; Demetriou remains in an advisory role only.
Board president Burrell noted at Monday’s meeting that the district’s move to proactively ask for an EFM was not just unprecedented, but it might be a bellwether move for the whole state to follow. Coincidental to last week's request by Muskegon Heights, some members of Michigan's state legislature might be asking Governor Snyder to change the existing emergency financial manager law to function in a similar way.
Muskegon Heights Public Schools Incoming Interim Superintendent. Dave Sipka speaks to the Community Yesterday, Muskegon Heights Public Schools shocked the County with its annoucement to accept the Retirement of Dr. Dana Bryant . His position is being vacated temporary and by default ,the MAISD head takes over as interim Supertindent of Muskegon Heights Public Schools. With that same announcement, the school district requested an emergency financial manager from the State of Michigan. Today we had a chance to introduce […]
Dr. Dana Bryant position eliminated! MAISD Superintendent Dave Sipka will serve as the district's interim superintendent In this interview Dr. Bryant announces that he suggested that his position be eliminated in a cost saving effort. Dr. Dana Bryant announcing that his position is being eliminated at MHPS
Multiple board members and Dr. Bryant acknowledged a greater need for the need for the public to stay in the know. Approximately 15 members of the public attended Monday’s special meeting. The board wished for more, both to spread the work and hear suggestions. “We need to educate our public,” said board president Avery Burrel, “And we need to have more forums where our parents come together and let them know what’s going on in our district.”
Andrew Trzaska | November 15, 2011 The Muskegon Heights High School drumline played in Grand Rapids at De Vos Place on Sunday night as a precursor to "Drumline Live!". School board trustee Trinnell Scott was present at the event and heard positive crowd reactions: "People were excited to see a high school drumline of their caliber.” (Click through for performance photos)
Comments from Education Achievement System chancellor John Covington come as the board, district superintendent Dr. Dana Bryant, the district’s auditors and representatives of other arms of the district will head to Lansing Wednesday to submit their deficit elimination plan for the coming school year.