Terms of Use 1458 5th Street LANSING To assure that students in the Muskegon Heights Public School Earlier today at a special work session, the Muskegon Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Dirk Weeldreyer as interim superintendent of Muskegon Public Schools effective June 11, 2019. Options available for Michigan students that provide unique learning opportunities. Dr. Thompsons first day as superintendent will be August 23. 231-720-2004. In the end, the 2020 bond project will create revitalized and current educational environments in which we can educate our students with the tools of today for their tomorrow. Example video title will go here for this video. Rodriguez Broadnax will work through the end of June, which is when the district's contract with New Paradigm for Education is up as well. Jason Helsen. D. Dr. Arnetta Thompson is entering her 31st year in education, 18 of those years as an administrator. Emailnews@13onyourside.com, visit ourFacebook page orTwitter. Understanding in Principle for Muskegon Heights Schools. I am confident the 2022-23 school year will be another year of great accomplishments by our students and staff. He served as superintendent of Fennville Public Schools for nine years, principal of Martin Middle/High School for five years, and taught Social Studies at Jenison Public Schools for 16 years. WebSuperintendent Jennings Justin M. Jennings was appointed Superintendent of Youngstown City School District (YCSD) at the May 17, 2022, Board of Education meeting. Website design and development by Envigor. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. While at Muskegon Heights, Dr. Thompson has been an integral leader in developing and sustaining the Supporting Emerging Educator Development (SEED) teacher residency program, created in partnership with Grand Valley State University. Have a news tip? Terms of Use Superintendent Matthew T. Cortez announced in a letter Resources for supporting special education in Michigan. Thompson has shown her ability to successfully lead. At Muskegon High School the entire transformation of our HVAC system, revamping of our classrooms, furniture, and a new addition show students that their community believes in them and supports their educational success. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Most recently, in 2018, Weeldreyer served for just under six months as Interim Superintendent at Caledonia Community Schools where he successfully prepared the district for a smooth transition to their next leader. The board also voted Monday night to hire another lawyer to help with that process. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The academy board, which previously had five members but now only has four, has gone through several rounds of turnover this school year. At Monday night's meeting, the academy board hired an interim superintendent who'll with the district through the end of their managing firm's contract in June. Fax: 231-719-4156. Director of Public and Governmental Affairs. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Website design and development by Envigor. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The school system has been without a permanent superintendent since the departure of former superintendent Ran Garcia, who left Muskegon Heights in August 2021 to become the Michigan Department of Educations first director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A transition plan with New Paradigm is being finalized and will be voted on by the charter school board on Monday, February 27. New Paradigm will work with the interim superintendent to facilitate an effective transition with a new education management organization through June 30, 2023, as needed. Muskegon Public Schools is a unique and dynamic family of institutions. Department. Earlier today at a special work session, the Muskegon Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Dirk Weeldreyer as interim LANSING To assure that students in the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System are able to finish out the school year and teachers and all other staff members still be employed, the New Paradigm For Education management organization would remain the provider of most education services through the remainder of the current school year, subject to approval of the public school academy board and New Paradigm, based on an understanding in principle from a meeting earlier today. Broadnax introduced himself to the community at the meeting. WebMuskegon Public Schools Administration 1458 5th Street Muskegon, MI 49441 p: (231) 720-2000 Map Follow us on Facebook 2023 All Rights Reserved Powered by Foxbright All rights reserved (About Us). We look forward to working closely with the PSAs board of directors as it considers future management company options and a new superintendent. Lansing, MI 48933 All contents 2023 Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. 95.3 / 88.5 FM Grand Rapids and 95.3 FM Muskegon, PublishedFebruary 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST, Lack of leadership has left city in peril, Emergency meeting Monday fails to find an interim City Manager after firing of Troy Bell, Officials launch first of three at MPS' Bunker elementary, Your Dream is Our Dream: Celebrating Student Success, Muskegon Heights hires familiar face as city manager interim, while school district still without superintendent, Muskegon Heights City Hall in peril with several open positions, Muskegon Public Schools says STEAM labs part of transformational plan for the district. The charter school board and its education management organization, New Paradigm, have disagreed over the operation of the district this year. The board is pausing the superintendent search to create a transition plan for the new superintendent so that its easier for a new leader to join the school system amid the change in operations, Hunt explained. Plagued with teacher and staffing shortages, Muskegon Heights Schools is also facing over $30 million in debt, while forfeiting the right to govern itself. A-Grade All schools in our district received an A for proficiency based on standardized testing prior to the pandemic. A transition plan is being finalized to make sure Muskegon Heights students continue to receive instruction and school staff continue to get paid and have benefits, said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. Broadnax has worked in struggling school districts in Indiana, Nevada, South Dakota and Mississippi. The summer seems to get shorter and shorter each year, but the smiles, excitement and the energy the students, families and staff bring into our district is awe-inspiring. Responsible for providing final decisions in administrative appeals to MDE. Under the partnership with the state, the public school board had to approve elected members. He holds an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership and Administration from Grand Valley State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, a Master of Education from Nazareth College, and a Bachelor of Arts from Hope College. Muskegon Heights, Michigan, JULY 2, 2021: The Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System Board of Education voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with Dr. Arnetta Thompson to serve as the next Superintendent of schools. MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. The Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System has a new leader. in an ever-changing technological society. However, the Michigan Department of Education stepped in and facilitated a peace agreement, keeping New Paradigm on for the remainder of the year. Hunt had initially announced the board would be inviting candidates for public interviews during the week of Feb. 20, and that a finalist would be selected by Friday, Feb. 24. New Paradigm CEO Ralph Bland, who is based out of Detroit, has served as interim superintendent of the school system since July 2022, when the company was hired. We want to make sure things are in order, and we proceed in an orderly fashion," Dr. Rose Hunt, academy board president, says. As our district transforms the way we teach there is also a physical transformation taking place. Our 2020 Bond is transforming the High School and Bunker as promised with the new Charles Hackley Middle School well under construction. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Phone. Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need. WebMuskegon Public Schools Administration 1458 5th Street Muskegon, MI 49441 p: (231) 720-2000 Map Follow us on Facebook 2023 All Rights Reserved Powered by Foxbright 81% Of students pursuing continuing education. I know our Big Red family will welcome him.. But in an update to MLive Thursday, Hunt said the interview process is being put on hold as the school system transitions away from New Paradigm for Education, the Detroit-based charter management company that was hired this summer to run the school system. At its Monday, Feb. 27, meeting, the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy Systems board unanimously chose and hired Rodriguez Broadnax as its new interim superintendent. "The situation here that I've seen here in Muskegon (Heights) reminds me of my time in Mississippi where I was called by governor and state board of education to turn around one of the lowest performing school districts in the country, not just in Mississippi," he says. From now until then, they'll all work together to transition the district to new leadership next school year. In Muskegon Public Schools, we nurture productive thinkers who thrive WebThomas Livezey Superintendent 231-788-7100 Send an Email Todd Hronek Director of Finance 231-788-7109 Send an Email Nick Lazo Director of Food Services 231-788-7321 Send an Email Cory Schullo Director of Facilities and Operations 231-788-7104 Send an Email Jake Hunt Director of Transportation 231-788-7113 Send an Email Thats down from 628, which is how many students the system had enrolled on Oct. 28. Resources for educator certification, recognition programs, evaluation, and workforce research. The 2022-2023 school year is going to be one of growth and transformation. We are fortunate to have him.. Leslie Slater and David Fox, the boards two other members, have remained on the board since the start of the school year. 96.3% Graduation Rate - 14 points higher than the state average. The Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to offer WebMuskegon Public Schools Board of Education Members Lynnette Marks, President Term ends 2024 lmarks@mpsk12.net 231-740-6249 Louis Churchwell, Vice President Term MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI Five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to become the next superintendent of the Muskegon Heights Public Schools Academy System. It is with great anticipation and expectation that my fourth year as Superintendent of Muskegon Public Schools begins. 608 W. Allegan The Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System voted Monday to bring in Rodriquez Broadnax as Interim while the board searches for a full time WebSuperintendent's Office - Our District - Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent's Office Matthew Cortez Superintendent of Schools 1458 5th Street Muskegon, MI 49441 231-720-2004 It is with great anticipation and expectation that my fourth year as MUSKEGON, MI Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Justin Jennings doesnt want to leave the district, but he is for the good of the community. With his recent success as interim superintendent in Caledonia, our board agrees he is the perfect person for the job. The Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System board hired a new interim superintendent Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. 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