MAPS Board of Education & Central Office
Manistee Area Public Schools
MI Student Voice Survey Information
Our district will be taking part in the MI Student Voice Perception Survey between February 23rd and March 6th, 2026. We will be utilizing all three options including, the Student Survey, Educator Survey, and Parent/Guardian Survey.
You are able to review the questions and access the survey at the links below:
23g MI Kids Back-on-Track
35j Targeted Literacy Plan and Curriculum and Assessment Disclosure
COVID-19 PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Jefferson 22 23 MAPS 98(B) Learning Goal Reporting (1)
Kennedy 22 23 MAPS 98(B) Learning Goal Reporting (1)
MMHS 22 23 MAPS 98(B) Learning Goal Reporting (1)
INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS PLANReturn To In Person And Continuity Of Services Plan 2024 2025
Return To In Person And Continuity Of Services Plan 2024 2025
MAPS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN 2021
SECTION 98c LEARNING LOSS GRANT 2022-2023
Budget/Compensation Transparency Reporting
Manistee Area Public Schools
Section 18 (2) of the Public Act 94 of 1979, The State School Aid Act, has been amended, which requires each school district and intermediate school district to post certain information on its website within 30 days after a board adopts it annual operating budget or any subsequent revision to that budget. The Annual Budget & Transparency Reporting is an opportunity to communicate to our community on how we utilize the resources that are provided to us.
Section 1 - Annual Operating Budget and Subsequent Budget Revisions
Section 2 - District and Personnel Expenditures
Section 3 - Current Bargaining Agreements and Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
Current Bargaining Agreements
Manistee Teachers’ Association MEA-NEA 2024-2027
Manistee Clerical Employees 2024-2027
Manistee Educational Support Personnel 2023-2026
Manistee Custodial / Maintenance
Food Service Master Agreement 2025 2028
Letter Of Agreement 9.8.25 Paraprofessionals.
Letter Of Agreement Re Stipend Vs Comp Time For Professional Development Paid By Grant Funds
Letter of Agreement Re: Assistant Golf Coaches Boys And Girls 2025 seasons
Letter Of Agreement New Hire Pay
Letter Of Agreement JV Boys Soccer
Letter of Agreement – MEA/NEA Re: Guiding Coalition Supplemental Salary Increase
Letter of Agreement – MEA/NEA Re: Notice of Intent Not to Return
Letter of Agreement – MEA/NEA Re: SSAA Section 27l
Letter of Agreement – Clerical Employees SSAA Section 27l
Letter of Agreement – Food Service SSAA Section 27l
Letter of Agreement – Educational Support Personnel SSA Section 27l
Letter of Agreement – Custodial/Maintenance Re: SSAA Section 27l
Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
All MAPS employees are subject to hard caps equal to or less than the State hard caps. | 2026 Bid Results
Eligible Teaching Staff may choose from the following plans | MESSA Choices — MESSA ABC & ABC RX — MESSA ABC & 3-Tier RX
Eligible Non-Teaching Staff may choose from the following plans | Priority Health 250 500 | Priority Health 2000 4000 | Priority Health 1600 3200
Section 4 - Audited Financial Statements
Each year the Manistee Area Public Schools is required to hire an independent auditor to complete a comprehensive audit which evaluates and reports on the financial condition of the district. The audit includes a thorough analysis of all business operations as well as a compliance review for the requirements of the many programs we operate.
Section 5 - Employee Compensation Information
Position and Salary Information
All employees of the Manistee Area Public Schools are categorized by classification of position held. All classifications are established according to demands of the position, level of responsibility, job functions performed, credentials and skills required, etc. Each classification falls into at least one established salary schedule, which takes into account such factors as seniority in position or in similar positions, comparison to similar jobs elsewhere in community, cost of living factors, etc. The Manistee Area Public School Board of Education determines matters related to school employees including pay and benefits.
This report requires listing the Superintendent and employees with salaries over $100,0000.
Superintendent Contract
Superintendent Contract Exhibit A
\Business Manager Contract
Principal Contract
Curriculum Director Contract
Section 6 - District Paid Association Dues
Dues and fees paid by our district are limited to professional associations, student associations, or employment associations (labor union dues) on behalf of staff. These memberships provide added opportunities, resources, continuing education, and professional development. These memberships make it possible for our district to conduct business in more efficient ways and result in scholarship opportunities for our students.
List of Association Dues Paid
Section 7 - District Paid Lobbying Costs
There were no district paid lobbying costs for 2023-2024
Section 8 - Deficit Elimination Plan
The district has not incurred a deficit.
Section 9 - District Credit Card Information
Section 10 - Out-of-State Travel Information
There was no out-of-state travel to report in 2020-2021