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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...

Five people spoke during public comment, including Emerson Elementary employee Julie Bennett. She believes the decision is being rushed during a “stressful” COVID-19 pandemic. Bennett said Emerson Elementary is full and doesn’t have an empty room.  “Our students and staff deserve better,” Bennett said. “I ask you to please slow down, take the time necessary to gather the facts and gather staff and community input before this very important decision is made. This is a critical time and it takes everyone to come together to make a difference.” Katie Bennett said there’s a scarc...

A proposed elementary reconfiguration at Ionia Public Schools could save the district roughly $500,000 annually by closing a building.

IONIA — The 2020 vice president of the Ionia Public Schools Board of Education has been elected to serve as its president in 2021.Sarah Gorby, who was appointed to the Ionia school board in 2018, was unanimously elected as its president during its organizational meeting Monday, Jan. 18, on Zoom. Board member Roger Hull nominated Gorby as president, which board member Margot Cook supported."I appreciate the support of my board members," Gorby said.Cook nominated Robin Marhofer for vice

Have you ever thought about what the phrase, "pay it forward" means? I first heard the term when I watched a movie starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Angie Dickinson.The movie looks in on a seventh-grade teacher who gives an assignment to his students designed to change the world. There are three rules:The action must be of a magnitude that truly helps others.Should be something they can’t do for themselves.The benefactor has to aid three other people in need.Although I did not like