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Education

After Unprecedented and Possibly Bellwether Emergency Financial Manager Request, Muskegon Heights Board Of Education Dispels Rumors, Says Farewell To Superintendent Bryant

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.

todayDecember 12, 2011 2

Education

Muskegon Heights Public Schools Incoming Interim Supt. Dave Sipka speaks to the Community

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 […]

todayDecember 8, 2011 1

Education

State of Michigan Not Interested In Taking Over Muskegon Heights Public Schools; More Deficit Cuts Still Needed

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.”

todayNovember 21, 2011

African American Culture

Muskegon Heights Drumline Opens for Drumline Live at De Vos Place

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)    

todayNovember 15, 2011 1