Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Lishinski’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board Of Education Minutes
The Board addressed a variety of agenda items including a presentation on the Gundlach Champion Tour and various administrative, athletic, and district-wide reports. Key actions included the approval of the 2026 Strategic Plan, authorization to continue utilizing WillSub services, and the acceptance of the 2026-2027 student and employee handbooks. The Board also approved the high school course listing, finalized the hiring of new personnel and fall athletic coaches, and adopted several policy updates. Discussions touched upon community involvement and facility management.
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Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board Special Meeting
The board met for a work session to discuss several key items, including the introduction of a new board member, review of school year handbooks, Thrun policy updates, draft updates for strategic planning, and various updates for the school year and policy series.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board Of Education Minutes
The board meeting covered several organizational and administrative topics. Key actions included the designation of financial depositories, personnel responsible for public notices and election duties, and the adoption of the General Powers School District status. The board approved various organizational memberships, annual retainer contracts for legal and auditing services, and participation in the School Bond Loan Fund. Transportation carriers for students were designated, and a representative for the Copper Country Association of School Boards was selected. Additionally, the board approved member travel, designated a district representative in the absence of the Superintendent, set the first day of the school year, discussed the Mid-year Superintendent Progress Report, and ratified the MEA Union contract and professional staff contracts.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Houghton-Portage Township Schools Board Of Education Minutes
The meeting included a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 revised and 2026-2027 proposed budgets. Key action items involved the certification of millage rates for the upcoming school year and the approval of the budget resolutions. The Board addressed the Michigan High School Athletic Association membership, school of choice enrollment, personnel matters including a teacher layoff and an administrative transfer, and the appointment of a new Board member. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session regarding contract negotiations and ratified the AFSCME union contract agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
