Two candidates seeking partial term on Ionia school board
Robin Marhofer, the Ionia school board's current treasurer, and Ray Shippey are running for a partial term on the board expiring in 2024.
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Robin Marhofer, the Ionia school board's current treasurer, and Ray Shippey are running for a partial term on the board expiring in 2024.
Ballots include statewide, congressional, municipal and school board positions, along with a handful of statewide proposals.
Danielle Yokom was voted as president, while Ken Baker was chosen as vice president.
IPS obtained bids for the purchase of new buses through the MSBO’s Bus Purchasing Program.
Specific questions Hull needed IPS Superintendent Ron Wilson to answer included the potential overcrowding of classes should Emerson close and the type of hardships the district will consider. Marhofer questioned the proposed elimination of school of preference, noting it’s a “critical problem” to find daycare. Marhofer suggested it would be smart to continue with school of preference for another two years. Hull said he heard comments and concern from the public that IPS board members aren’t considering and haven’t done their research. Hull asked the Zoom crowd of 133 participants t...