Mike's Monday Memo

1. Happy Thanksgiving – On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to wish each and everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. This is truly a time when we can give thanks for the country we live in and the freedoms we enjoy.  

2. Only 36 Shopping Days – Just a reminder, there are only 36 days left until Christmas.

3. Two-Week Memo – Due to the fact that this is a short work week, I have decided to combine this week and next week’s memo into one.

4. Board Meeting – The next Board meeting is tonight in the Essexville-Hampton Room at the Educational Service Center. Staff is always welcome.

5. Solicitations – The Board of Education discourages all solicitations of and by staff members during regular school hours. If an employee is selling a product such as Avon, Mary Kay, jewelry, etc., they need to rent a room, pay for all their printing material, and pay for other services they may need. All selling for profit should also be run through the Superintendent to schedule a room, etc. (Please refer to Board Policy #9170.)

6. MRSA Awareness – I have attached an information sheet that Bay County Health Department has issued for your review. Should you have any questions, give me a call.
        Superintendent Letter
        Parent Letter

7. District Closed – Just as a reminder, the ISD will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22-23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be open for business once again on Monday, November 26. 

     8.    Birthday Wishes – 11/19 Judith Emge, Susan Karbowski, Marty Sharp; 11/20 Paul Elliott; 11/21 Katie Vargo;
         11/25 Michelle Kapala; 11/28 Colleen Clevenger; 12/2 Leanne Pearce.  Best wishes everyone!

             Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center Pink Sheet

     Words to live by this week:  Spend your time and energy creating, no criticizing.