Muskegon Public Schools Spring Head Count Released, Next Year’s Funding Picture Shaky
With the last week’s spring student count day complete, Muskegon’s board of education revealed their spring head count numbers at Tuesday’s full board meeting.
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Student-Community “MPrize” Project Hopes To Recognize Those Making Difference For Youth
Starting in fall of 2013, MPrize hopes to have students in districts around the area identify “staff members and others who make differences in their lives,” according to Superintendent Jon Felske.
Muskegon Superintendent Claims State Keeps More Education Funding Under New Model
Superintendent Jon Felske claims funds are withheld by the State of Michigan when students switch districts. Referring to them as “transient students”, he noted these students might move mid-week and miss several days of school between leaving one district and starting at another.
Six Local Youth Artists Featured on New Muskegon Area Transit System Bus
The Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS) selected Wesley School, Three Oaks School and Muskegon High School for the contest because they are within the bus system’s service area and students of these schools use the MATS system.
Muskegon Public Schools Re-Ups Youth Basketball Agreement With City
While last year’s program cost approximately $30,000, a big chunk of that was earned back by $25 registration fees for the basketball league plus concessions. The city’s contribution made up all but $1,600 of the total costs.
Muskegon Superintendent To State: Make up Your Mind About Graduation Requirements
Felske expressed to those in attendance at Tuesday's board of education meeting that the district would be in better shape if the state made up its mind about what is required.
Next Year’s Muskegon Public Schools Budget Cuts to Hit Band, Food Service, Craig School
Next year’s budget will also not include costs for operating Craig School, as the board voted on a separate agenda item to close the building starting with the 2012-2013 school year and relocate its students to the MCEC building.
In Light of Consolidation, Muskegon Public Schools Administration Details Plans For 2012-2013 Teacher Hiring
During Tuesday’s board meeting, Savage made a correction on a May 1 memo regarding the rehiring process for sixth grade teachers. “Sixth grade teachers will not automatically displaced but will receive assignments based on their seniority and level of certification,” said assistant superintendent Betty Savage.
Muskegon Board of Education Passes Consolidation Plan; Nims, Bluffton, McLaughlin To Close
“The ultimate goal is that we’re one district, from K-12, as Big Reds through whole time,” said district superintendent Jon Felske. “Please allow our children the opportunity to absorb everything we want to give to them… We have your children’s best interests at heart.”