Parchment School District - Parchment, Michigan - Home of the Panthers
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Board of Education

The Board of Education serves as a governing body that oversees major decisions for the District, including policies and budget. The Board also serves as a conduit for the community to voice opinions to the District and visa versa.

Board Members

Parchment School Board Treasurer Nancy Lenz
Nancy Lenz
President
Email 		Parchment School Board Secretary Joel Shaffer
Joel Shaffer
Vice President
Email 		Parchment School Board Member Rhonda Newman
Rhonda Newman
Treasurer
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Parchment School Board Member Tim Lasher
Tim Lasher
Secretary
Email 		Doug Heaney
Doug Heaney
Trustee
Email 		John Madaras
John Madaras
Trustee
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Thomas Andrews
Trustee
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Superintendent's Report - June 25, 2012 School Board Meeting (PDF)

Board Minutes

Please note: Board minutes will not be posted until they are approved at the following month's meeting. Agendas for each meeting will be available at each scheduled board meeting.

April 22, 2013 (pdf)
March 25, 2013 (PDF)
Special Meeting March 19, 2013 (PDF)
Special Meeting March 16, 2013 (PDF)
February 25, 2013 (PDF)
Special January 30, 2013 (PDF)
January 28, 2013 (PDF)
Organizational January 28, 2013 (PDF)
December 17, 2012 (PDF)
November 26, 2012 (PDF)
Special Board Meeting November 26, 2012 (PDF)
October 22, 2012 (PDF)
Special Meeting October 22, 2012 (PDF)
Special Meeting October 10, 2012 (PDF)
September 24, 2012 (PDF)
August 27, 2012 (PDF)
July 30, 2012 Special (PDF)
July 23, 2012 (PDF)
June 25, 2012 (PDF)
May 21, 2012 (PDF)
April 23, 2012 (PDF)
Special Meeting March 27, 2012 (PDF)
March 26, 2012 (PDF)
February 27, 2012 (PDF)
Special Meeting February 20, 2012 (PDF)
January 23, 2012 (PDF)
December 19, 2011 (PDF)
November 28, 2011 (PDF)
Special Meeting November 8, 2011 (PDF)
October 17, 2011 (PDF)
Special Meeting October 6, 2011 (PDF)
September 26, 2011 (PDF)
Special Meeting September 19, 2011 (PDF)
August 22, 2011 (PDF)
July 25, 2011 (PDF)
Organizational Meeting July 25, 2011 (PDF)
June 20, 2011 (PDF)
May 23, 2011 (PDF)

Board Goals 2012-2013

Student Achievement
Parchment School District will ensure increased student achievement by providing learners with opportunities to:

  • Experience a challenging, relevant, rigorous learning environment which will prepare them to be lifelong learners and successful in a global society
  • Develop into critical and creative thinkers, be adaptable citizens of the future and be able to embrace change
  • Establish and foster positive relationships with caring adults
  • Promote parental engagement in the educational process

Communications/Public Relations
The Parchment School District will partner with the community to invest in our children's future by increasing participation and ownership in our school district by:

  • Promoting honest, trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders through open communication
  • Engaging parents/guardians in the educational process via Parent/Teacher Conferences, Pinnacle utilization, Newsletters, Parent/Teacher Organizations, Boosters, etc.
  • Improving communications with constituents through the use of our district website, e-newsletters, interactive alumni site, RSS feeds, parent notification/communication system (SchoolMessenger), and other technology
  • Promoting the District to potential families/students via electronic media and other promotional efforts aligned with district marketing/branding efforts
  • Seeking out and respecting each other's diverse ideas, perspectives and abilities
  • Increasing collaborations with business, government and cultural organizations to maximize our community resources
  • Communicating short & long term plans for District operations as appropriate with all stakeholders (finance, facilities, transportation, technology and curriculum)

Fiscal Responsibility
The Parchment School District will maximize District resources by:

  • Prioritizing needs while meeting local, State and Federal requirements
  • Effectively manage district resources
  • Building public support and involvement to support the District's future financial stability
  • Maintaining and improving facilities, equipment and virtual environments to enhance programming, health and safety
  • Effective implementation of technology that supports learning and facilitates operations
  • Maximize resources through internal collaboration and through other educational entities

Board Policies

View the Parchment School Board policies here.

2012 - 2013 Board Meeting Dates

The regular meetings of the Parchment Board of Education are held on the fourth Monday of each month except December 17, 2012, May 20 and June 17, 2013 (3rd Mondays). Meetings are convened in the library of the Parchment High School, 1916 East G Avenue, Parchment, Michigan 49004, at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

  • July 23, 2012
  • August 27, 2012
  • September 24, 2012
  • October 22, 2012 (Central)
  • November 26, 2012 (Northwood)
  • December 17, 2012 (High School) 6:00 p.m. *
  • January 28, 2013 (Middle School)
  • February 25, 2013 (North)
  • March 25, 2013 (Barclay Hills Ed. Ctr.)
  • April 22, 2013
  • May 20, 2013 *
  • June 17, 2013 *
  • July 22, 2013
  • August 26, 2013
  • September 23, 2013

    *Indicates this is not the 4th Monday.

Please visit the district calendar to check for any meeting changes or cancellations to school board meetings.