MAISD Board
MAISD Seeks Board Candidates
The Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) is preparing for its biennial election. Those desiring a seat on the MAISD Board of Education must deliver an Affidavit of Identity, Nominating Petitions signed by a minimum of 40 electors, or a nonrefundable fee of $100 to the Muskegon County Clerk’s office no later than May 5, 2025.
On June 2, 2025, the 12 constituent districts will cast their ballots to fill two seats.
Current MAISD Board member Mary Schaab has indicated her desire to run for re-election for a six-year term through June of 2031. Ms. Schaab joined the board in 2018 and currently serves as President. Board member Dwight Vines will not seek re-election.
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Board Goals
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To help elected officials understand the educational impact and consequences of legislative initiatives
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To provide opportunities for Board of Education members to pursue professional development
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To encourage the engagement of local school districts in exploring a framework for the future of educators
MAISD Board Bylaws/Policies
The Board of Education continues to adopt new policies and review existing policies for revision. New policies and/or revisions will be updated as they are adopted.
Board Members

Mary Schaab
President
Term expires:
June 30, 2025
Board member
since Sep. 2018

Michael Weessies
Vice President
Term expires:
June 30, 2029
Board member
since July 2023

Lisa Tyler
Treasurer
Term expires:
June 30, 2027
Board member
since May 2012

Lee Suits
Secretary
Term expires:
June 30, 2029
Board member
since July 2017

Dwight Vines
Trustee
Term expires:
June 30, 2025
Board member
since Mar. 2008
Board Meeting Dates
Board of Education meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with the exception of the January meeting which is held on the 3rd Tuesday. To view the agenda or meeting minutes for a specific meeting, click on the links below.
July 15, 2024 - Organizational & Regular Meeting
Agenda - 07/15/24 Organizational Meeting
Minutes - 07/15/24 Organizational Meeting
Agenda - 07/15/24 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 07/15/24 Regular Meeting
July 24, 2024 - Special Meeting
Agenda - 07/24/24 Special Meeting
Minutes - 07/24/24 Special Meeting
August 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 08/19/24 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 08/19/24 Regular Meeting
September 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 09/16/24 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 09/16/24 Regular Meeting
October 14, 2024 - Special Meeting - Board Retreat
Agenda - 10/14/24 Special Meeting
Minutes - 10/14/24 Special Meeting
October 21, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 10/21/24 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 10/21/24 Regular Meeting
November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 11/18/24 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 11/18/24 Regular Meeting
December 16, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 12/16/24 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 12/16/24 Regular Meeting
January 21, 2025 (Tuesday) - Regular Meeting - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025
Agenda - 01/27/25 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 01/27/25 Regular Meeting
February 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 02/17/25 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 02/17/25 Regular Meeting
March 17, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 03/17/25 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 03/17/25 Regular Meeting
April 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 04/21/25 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 04/21/25 Regular Meeting
May 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 05/19/25 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 05/19/25 Regular Meeting
June 16, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Agenda - 06/16/25 Regular Meeting
Minutes - 06/16/25 Regular Meeting
Previous Year Minutes
Previous year minutes are available by calling the Superintendent's office at 231-767-7201 or you may email Barbara Irey at birey@muskegonisd.org
Special Meetings
Public Notices
2024-25 School Year
October 14, 2024 - Special Meeting - Board Retreat
July 24, 2024 - Special Meeting
The MAISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer (see Nondiscrimination Notice)