MAPS Board Meeting of September 21, 2026

The Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board held a meeting on September 21, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included approval of overnight and extended field trips for the 2026-2027 school year, notably a two-week trip to Costa Rica for the Spanish club involving host family stays. The board also approved substitute teacher and hourly/daily service rates effective September 21, 2026, confirming these rates are competitive with other districts. Additionally, the board acknowledged gifts and bequests, including donations of school supplies and contributions for back-to-school professional development. Motions to approve the agenda, consent items, trip approvals, and rate adjustments were all passed unanimously, reflecting routine procurement and budgetary decisions supporting school operations and student activities.