URGENT UPDATE: The Midland Public Schools Board of Education is set to evaluate Superintendent Penny Miller-Nelson during a key meeting on Monday, December 15, 2023, at 7 p.m. This critical session will take place at the MPS administration center located at 600 East Carpenter and will conclude with a vote that could significantly impact the district’s leadership.
The board will enter a closed session under the Open Meetings Act to discuss Miller-Nelson’s personnel evaluation. Following this private discussion, the board will return to open session to vote on both the evaluation and the potential renewal of her contract. This decision is pivotal, given the superintendent’s influence on the district’s future direction and educational policies.
In addition to the evaluation, the board will address several important agenda items, including a resolution to sell the vacant property at 2900 Dauer Street to Midland County Habitat for Humanity for $250,000. This site, previously home to Ashman School, is slated for the development of 14 single-family homes, with construction led by MPS building trades students. This initiative not only supports local housing efforts but also provides valuable hands-on experience for students.
The meeting will also include presentations on various topics such as the Shining Stars program, updates from the Superintendent Student Advisory Team, and insights into high school athletics. Following public comments, reports from the curriculum, instruction and assessment committee, alongside the finance, facilities, and operations committee, will be presented.
The board is also expected to approve gifts totaling $27,800, further demonstrating community support for Midland Public Schools.
Following Monday’s meeting, the next scheduled session will be on Tuesday, January 20, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m., which will include an organizational meeting for the board’s new term.
What happens next: With the pivotal evaluation and contract decision looming, the community is urged to stay informed and engaged. The outcomes of this meeting could shape the educational landscape of Midland for years to come. Share this urgent update now to keep others informed!
