Board of Education

The Board of Education is a body of citizens elected by representatives from local Boards of Education and charged with the legal responsibility of governing the regional educational service agency (RESA).

Click here to view MARESA board meeting agendas and minutes.

Board of Education Members

The RESA Board of Education members are elected biennially on the first Monday in June by a body composed of one member of the board of each constituent district. The term of office is six (6) years. The organizational meeting for election of officers is held annually on or before the fourth Monday of July. The officers of the Board are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Meet the Board (2023 - 2024)

Dr. Gregory Nyen MARESA Superintendent
(2020)
321 E. Ohio St.
Marquette, MI 49855
Work: (906) 226-5124
Fax: (906) 226-5134
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Barbara Hermann Board of Education - President
(2001)
E9152 West Shore Road
Munising, MI 49862

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Jamie Randall Board of Education - Vice President
(2019)
2016 Wetton Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855

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Julie Shaw Board of Education - Secretary
(2013)
70 North Crestview Drive
Gwinn, MI 49841

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Lowell Larson, Jr. Board of Education - Treasurer
(2019)
Negaunee, MI 49866

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L. Michael Angeli II Board of Education - Trustee
(2023) Marquette, MI 49855

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Steve Norman Board of Education - Trustee
(1979)
PO Box 317
Chatham, MI 49816

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Shelley Ovink Board of Education - Trustee
(1997)
32500 County Road 581
Ishpeming, MI 49849

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Meeting Dates

Meetings of the Board are held at the Marquette-Alger RESA administration building at 321 East Ohio Street, Marquette, MI 49855 on the fourth Monday of every month. Special meetings may also be called by the Board but must give at least eighteen (18) hours prior notice. At least four members must be present in order to transact business.

All regular and special meetings are open to the public as prescribed by the Open Meetings Act. Closed sessions may be held by the Board for only those subjects limited by law.

Board Policies

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency's Board of Education has the responsibility for establishing Board Policy and assuring the Administrative Guidelines for Board Policies are developed. Click below to access current

Marquette-Alger RESA Board Policies