Committed to Education

Battle Creek Public Schools has a highly committed Board of Education. With the exception of the newest board member, each board member has received the Standard of Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Board (MASB). 

Pursuit of Excellence

In 2007, the Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education distinguished themselves in the State of Michigan by achieving fully certified board member status through the MASB. The Board of Education adopted a continuous Educational Plan to ensure success for our students.

2011-2012 Meeting Dates

July 18, 2011 – 12:00 p.m. (Organizational Meeting and July Regular Board Meeting)

August 15, 2011 (Work Session – 5:30; Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

September 19, 2011 (Work Session – 5:30 p.m.; Regular meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

October 17, 2011 (Work Session – 5:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

November 21, 2011 (Work Session – 5:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

December 12, 2011 (second Monday due to Christmas break - Work Session - 5:30 p.m.; Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

January 9, 2012 (second Monday due to Martin Luther King Day – Board Appreciation Reception; Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.)

February 20, 2012 (Work Session at 5:30; Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

March 19, 2012 (At an Elementary School TBD for “March is Reading Month” – program prior to Regular Board meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

April 16, 2012 (Northwestern Middle School – Reflections Program prior to Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

May 21, 2012 (Work Session – 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

June 18, 2012 (Work Session - 5:30 p.m.; Regular Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.)

Meetings are held on the 3rd Floor of Willard Library in the Fireplace Room

at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  Work Sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Board Committees

2011-2012

Student Achievement

 1.      Steve Hoelscher (Chair)

2.      William Burton

3.      Todd Stagner

          Karen Evans (Alternate)

Financial & Physical Resource

1.      Todd Stagner (Chair)

2.      Susan Buckley

 3.      Art McClenney

         Karen Evans (Alternate)

Student Recruitment & Retention

1.      Art McClenney(Chair)

2.      Scott Cubberly

3.      Susan Buckley

         Karen Evans (Alternate)

Human Resources

1.      Scott Cubberly (Chair)

2.      Steve Hoelscher

3.      William Burton

         Karen Evans (Alternate)

Public Relations

1.      William Burton (Chair)

2.      Art McClenney

3.      Scott Cubberly               

         Karen Evans (Alternate)

 Intramural Athletics

1.      Susan Buckley (Chair)

2.      Todd Stagner

         Karen Evans (Alternate)

Battle Creek Public Schools Education Foundation (BCPSEF)

1.      William Burton

2.      Susan Buckley

3.      Karen Evans

Calhoun Area School Board Members Association (CASBMA)

Representative:  Susan Buckley

Alternate:  Art McClenney

Carson Scholars Committee Representative

Representative:  Karen Evans

Alternate:   William Burton

Promise Zone

Board Representative:  Karen Evans

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Board Members

Karen Evans
President
Term Expires: 2013

William Burton
Vice President
Term Expires: 2013

Susan Buckley
Secretary
Term Expires: 2014

Dr. Todd Stagner
Treasurer
Term Expires: 2015

Steve Hoelscher
Trustee
Term Expires: 2012

Art McClenney
Trustee
Term Expires: 2014

Scott Cubberly
Trustee
Term Expires: 2012