MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Muskegon Heights Public Schools Board of Education urged the district’s K-12 academy system to submit a corrective action plan on Thursday.
The elected board requested the plan from the Muskegon Heights Academy System Charter School Board at a meeting in September, amid a series of concerns related to teacher shortages.
It included an October 17 deadline.
However, the academy system requested a 30-day extension.
At a special meeting on Monday, the elected board instead granted a 15-day extension and asked that the academy system submit baseline data, enrollment numbers, financial reports, and contractual agreements by October 26.
In an interview with FOX 17, Trinell Scott, elected board president, said they received some information related to the number of certified teachers within the district and what the academy system is doing to recruit and retain employees, including special education professionals.
She added they expect to learn additional details on those topics and how the academy system plans to remedy management issues and compliance violations by November 14, the new deadline under the extension.
“With an actionable plan in place, the board remains optimistic that critical issues will be effectively addressed for the benefit of our students, educators, and community,” said Scott. “Success will require hard work and commitment by those who have been given this important responsibility.”
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