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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.
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.
“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.”
What's next? Muskegon Heights can request a hearing with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mike Flanagan. If a hearing is requested, it will happen on April 18, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. in Lansing. After that hearing, the Governor will appoint an emergency financial manager. Who that might be is not apparent at this time.
With a $5.7 million deficit projected for next school year, Superintendent Jon Felske’s bone to pick with Lansing has intensified, and board members, parents and staff present the meeting also echoed his sentiments.
Tuesday’s meeting also saw the installment of Tasha Bibbs-Oakes and Earl "Bill" O’Brien to the board. Oakes defeated O’Brien on Election Day in November 2011. Last week, O’Brien received the appointment to Poole’s old seat. O’Brien was chosen among a pool of four candidates, including DeMario Phillips and Debra Brazil Griffin, who both ran unsuccessfully in November.
Rev. Poole advocated for departing board member Earl “Bill” O’Brien to fill the vacancy in his comments Tuesday. O’Brien recently lost reelection, coming third in a field of four candidates vying for two seats. "Bill is needed at this time in ways many don’t even realize,” said Rev. Poole.
Andrew Trzaska | November 9, 2011 Vote numbers certified by the Muskegon County Clerk's office, with all precincts reporting. (i) indicates incumbent (d) indicates deceased Mayor, City of Muskegon Heights Eddie B. Jenkins 117 Bonnie M. McGlothin 178 (i) Darrell L. Paige 413 Dorothy Jeanette Scott 382 City Council, City of Muskegon Heights (3 seats) Daniel Franklin 405 Patrice S. Johnson 754 (i) Kimberley Sims 767 Vernonell E. Smith 540 City Commission, City of Muskegon (Ward 2) Willie […]
According to Superintendent Jon Felske, the district originally anticipated 4671 students for this school year. This makes the unofficial headcount of 4763 students done on 9/19 only about 55% of the total loss that was expected.
