Ludington Area Schools

Ludington schools voters may decide on new buses

February 11, 2013
Ludington schools voters may decide on new buses

LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Schools board of education will begin discussing a ballot request for a new sinking fund and transportation bond during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The newest school bus is 9-years-old. Interim Superintendent David Killips, in a memo to the board, is proposing two options to replace 20 buses of 8 years. One option would be…

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Additional consultant hired to find new LAS super

February 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools board of education has hired Lynn Bollman to help continue the search for superintendent. Bollman will be working with consultant Dr. Michael Washburn. Bollman, whose resume includes superintendent of Pentwater Public Schools and Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, is being added because of Washburn may not be available throughout the search process. The external job…

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Public will have input into next superintendent

January 9, 2013

LUDINGTON — Members of the public will have opportunities to give their input into what qualities Ludington Area Schools next superintendent has. During its special board meeting Tuesday, the board of education decided to hold focus group meetings to learn what staff, parents, students and community members want in the qualities of Cal DeKuiper’s replacement. Consultant Dr. Michael Washburn will…

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Killips hired as interim superintendent

January 9, 2013
Killips hired as interim superintendent

LUDINGTON — Ludington native David Killips will serve as Ludington Area Schools’ interim superintendent for the remainder of the school year. Killips, who recently retired as superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools, was hired Tuesday after being interviewed by the board of education. Killips will be paid $550 a day without benefits and is contracted until June 30. Current superintendent Cal…

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Ludington school board to discuss superintendent search

December 28, 2012

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools board of education will hold a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 3 to discuss searching for a new superintendent. Superintendent Cal DeKuiper has accepted a position as superintendent of Zeeland Public Schools. LAS is working with Washburn & Associates to search for a new superintendent. Mike Washburn is expected to be at the meeting to…

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