Houghton Portage Township Schools is seeking a resident to fill a vacancy on its board of education.
The district, which provides education to more than 1,400 students, needs someone to fill the vacant position until November 2026. If the new member wishes to continue serving on the board of education, they will need to run in the November election.
The school district is requesting applications be submitted before June 12. The district also requests applicants answer a series of questions as part of the application process.
The appointed board member will help guide decisions affecting the educational future of students across the Houghton Portage Township Schools district. Board members typically address issues ranging from budget decisions to curriculum development and policy implementation.
Those interested in learning more about the vacancy on the Houghton Portage Township Schools board of education can find additional details online through the district’s website.
The position offers community members an opportunity to directly impact local education and serve students, families and educators in the district.
Find more application details below.
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Interested applicants should mail or email a letter of interest, resume and answer the following questions:
1. What relevant qualifications and skills would you bring to the HPTS Board of Education?
2. What do you view as the role of a School Board member?
3. What do you think are the strengths of the HPTS district? And, what could be improved upon?
Anders Hill, Superintendent
Houghton-Portage Township Schools
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
ahill@hpts.us
