Gwinn school board vacancy

GWINN — The Gwinn Area Community Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of President Ronald Lauren effective Monday. The board has 30 days to fill the vacancy.

The person appointed to the post will serve on the board until Dec. 31, 2018.

Those interested in filling the seat should submit a letter of interest to Ashley Jenema, board president, 50 W. M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841. The deadline for letters of interest is 4 p.m. Dec. 1.

MAPS board seeks applicants

MARQUETTE — Longtime Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education member Michael Kohler is resigning from his seat on the board, citing work and family commitments that are preventing him from fulfilling the remainder of his term, which expires in December 2020.

MAPS is seeking interested and qualified community members who are passionate about public education and willing to serve until Dec. 31, 2018, when a successor is elected or qualified.

Interested individuals should submit a statement of interest, work history and volunteer or community service experience to the superintendent’s office no later than 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Applicants may request their application remain confidential.

The superintendent’s office is at the MAPS Central Office, 1201 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.

The board intends to select finalists and conduct public interviews at a meeting yet to be determined. All applicants must be residents of the school district.