Opening on the school board, applicants needed

submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools

At the June 12, 2024, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of MCS Board Secretary Jeff White. As of this date the Manchester Community Schools has one board of education vacancy which must, by law, be filled within 30 days. The Board of Education is inviting interested and qualified community members to apply by submitting the following letter of intent, affidavit of residency, and a resume no later than June 28, 2024, at 3pm. See notice and posting HERE.

In order to be eligible to be a School Board member, applicants should be a citizen of the United States and a qualified and registered voter and have their primary legal residence in the Manchester Community School District.

The affidavit of residency must be completed and notarized, and either uploaded and attached to the letter of intent form, or turned in, in person, to the Manchester Community Schools Central Office, located at 710 E Main St, Manchester, Michigan.

Notary services are available at Central Office if needed. Please contact Human Resources Coordinator Laura Neal via e-mail at lneal@mcs.k12.mi.us to make a notary appointment.

On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5pm in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Media Center, there will be a Special Board of Education Meeting where candidates will be interviewed. This meeting will be open to the public.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.