Board of Education 

 

The Whitehall Board of Education works diligently to make Whitehall District Schools the best environment for our students to learn.

2011-2012 School Year Board of Education

Michael R. Sutton, President
Christopher G. Mahoney, Vice President
Julie A. MacArthur, Secretary
Steven L. Markel, Treasurer    
Ruth E. Grenell, Trustee
Randall D. Fielstra, Trustee
Thomas E. Mallory, Trustee
Student Representative - Summer Klomp
Superintendent - Jerry McDowell

 

Mission

Whitehall District Schools, in partnership with parents and the community, are committed to help each child become a literate, caring, and contributing member of our world; accomplished through experiences in academics, the arts, athletics, and co-curricular programs.

"Our mission is achievement for each learner"

 

Guiding Principles

  • Early childhood intervention is a priority of the Whitehall District Schools.
  • Frequent collaboration among teachers regarding teaching practices provides invaluable benefit to the achievement of our students.
  • Academics, the arts, athletics and co-curricular programs are an integral part of the educational process and child development.
  • We must maintain a safe and orderly environment.
  • Keep resources as close to the classroom as possible in order to provide the necessary technology and materials for effective teaching and learning to prepare students for global competition.
  • Decisions must be data driven.
  • We are committed to continuous professional development of and communication with all stakeholders (teachers, support staff, administration, board, parents, and community).

 

 

 

 

2011-12
August 22, 2011
September 26, 2011
October 17, 2011 (work session)
October 24, 2011
November 28, 2011
December 19, 2011
January 23, 2012
February 27, 2012
March 26, 2012
April 23, 2012
May 29, 2012 (Tuesday)
June 25, 2012
July 16, 2012 (Org. Meeting)

You may click on the board meeting date for a copy of the agenda.

All meetings begin at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise posted) and are held in the Community Services Building Board Room, 541 E. Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI 49461