Marlette Board News Today

Richard Klee MARLETTE — The Marlette Board of Education has selected two candidates for final interviews to be held on June 19. The two finalists for the position of school superintendent are James Marshall and Richard Klee, both making the final cut after answering questions for 90 minutes in separate interviews last week about their

The number of applicants for the Marlette school superintendent position is not 46, as reported in last week’s News. Although the number was stated at the Marlette Board of Education meeting on April 10, it referred to another matter being discussed and not the number who had applied for the position. --- In the April

Matt Karaffa MALETTE — Mathew Karaffa, the superintendent of the Marlette School District who has been on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct has resigned. Karaffa will remain on paid leave until June 30, the end of the school year. He will not have any administrative duties and won’t be in the buildings. The Marlette

Matthew Karaffa MARLETTE — The Marlette Board of Education met in special session last Thursday to consider allegations of harassment against the school superintendent, Matthew Karaffa. Karaffa was placed on administrative leave and continues to be fully paid as he works from home while an investigation into complaints is conducted. During the last year there

Neal Bishop MARLETTE — The Marlette Board of Education greeted the new year on Jan. 9 with a reorganization meeting featuring two new members, one returning member, and the election of a new president and new vice president. The new members are Rachel Hager and Jill Thomas while the returning member is Nik Woods. Each

Matthew Karaffa MARLETTE — The Marlette Board of Education meeting on Dec. 12 was a good night for Superintendent Matthew Karaffa. The school chief was awarded the Highly Effective Rating evaluation along with a one-year extension of his contract through the 2025-26 school year. At least 40 percent of Karaffa’s rating was connected to student

MARLETTE — The Marlette Board of Education was met by a larger than normal crowd on Nov. 14 to hear about the shortage of teachers, the use of substitute teachers, and the exodus of teachers from the school district. Protocol for citizens to address the board requires a speaker to fill out an audience participation