Board of Education
The Michigan International Prep School’s Board of Education is the governing body of MIPS. The five board members are appointed to four-year terms, express and represent the views of the school on issues affecting education. They set policy, approve educational goals and curriculum changes, and provide direction to the superintendent. The Board also has the fiscal responsibility for approving the annual budget and maintaining a balanced budget. The School Board oversees the school activities, operations and programming and ensures that MIPS is executing its mission to prepare students for a successful future.
Board Members
2024-2025 School Year
Carol Mitchell
President
Kevin Trobaugh
Vice President
Tom Clancy
Secretary
Mike Vanderlinden
Treasurer
Dr. Heather Wills
Trustee
Board Member Qualifications
The Board of Education of MIPS periodically seeks members to serve on the Board for a four year term. Qualified applicants must (a) be a citizen of the United States; (b) reside in the State of Michigan; (c) submit all materials requested by the Charter School’s (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools) Office, including but not limited to a Board Member Application or Questionnaire and a release for criminal history background check; (d) not be an employee of the Charter School; (e) not be a director, officer or employee of the Charter School; (e) not be a director, officer, or employee of a company or other entity that contracts with the Charter School and (f) not be an employee or representative of The Charter or be a member of The Charter Board.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of MIPS, please contact:
Patrice Bono (bono@miprepschool.org)
Board Meetings
All of the meetings for the Michigan International Prep School Board are open to the public and in compliance with Michigan open meeting laws. Meetings are held at 7034 E Court St,
Davison, MI 48423. Listed below are archived and upcoming Board meeting agendas and minutes, as well as a Board meeting schedule.
Scheduled Public Comment and Unscheduled Public Comment on the agenda provide individuals an opportunity to address the Board. Regular board meetings are typically scheduled on the second Tuesday of the month.
*If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of auxiliary aid or service to attend a board meeting, we are happy to make arrangements for you. Please contact MIPS through the contacts listed below no later than 12:00 pm (two business days before the meeting) on the Friday before a scheduled board meeting and accommodations will be made.
Andrew Hulbert (hulbert@miprepschool.org)
Charles Carver (carver@miprepschool.org)
Board Agendas and Minutes
- Meeting 6-24-25 at 5:30 Agenda
- Budget Hearing 6-10-25 at 5:30 Agenda
- Meeting 5-13-25 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-8-25 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 3-11-25 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-11-25 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-7-25 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-17-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-12-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-8-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-10-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-13-24 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 7-9-24 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-18-24 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-4-24 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Budget Hearing 6-4-24 at 5:30 Minutes
- Meeting 5-14-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-9-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 3-12-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-13-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-9-24 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-5-23 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-14-23 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-10-23 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-12-23 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-15-23 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 7-18-23 at 5:30 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-20-23 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-6-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 5-9-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-26-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-11-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 3-14-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-14-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-24-2023 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-13-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-1-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-11-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-13-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-30-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-24-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-9-2022 at 2:15 Agenda | Minutes
- Budget Meeting 6-9-2022 at 2:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 5-17-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-12-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 3-15-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 3-8-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-18-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-18-2022 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-14-2021 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-9-2021 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-12-2021 at 5:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-14-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-31-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Purchase Approval Meeting 6-22-2021 at 5:00 Minutes
- Meeting 6-22-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-8-2021 at 6:15 Agenda | Minutes
- Budget Hearing 6-8-2021 at 6:00 Agenda
- Meeting 5-11-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-6-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 3-9-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-16-2021 at 6:00 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-12-2021 at 6:00 Minutes
- Meeting 12-8-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-10-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-13-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-8-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-11-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-23-2020 Minutes
- Meeting 6-9-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 5-5-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-7-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-11-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-14-2020 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-3-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-5-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-8-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-10-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-6-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-25-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-3-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 4-9-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 2-5-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-8-2019 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-4-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-6-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-18-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-14-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-26-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 6-12-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 5-8-2018 Minutes
- Meeting 4-10-2018 Minutes
- Meeting 3-6-2018 Agenda
- Meeting 2-6-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 1-9-2018 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 12-12-2017 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 11-7-2017 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 10-10-2017 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 9-12-2017 Agenda | Minutes
- Meeting 8-29-2017 Agenda | Minutes
Board Schedule
- July 8, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Organizational meeting) (Davison)
- August 12, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- September 9, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- October 7, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- November 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison) Board Holiday Dinner
- January 13, 2026 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- February 10, 2026 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- March 10, 2026 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- April 14, 2026 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- May 12, 2026 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- June 16, 2026 – 5:30 pm (Budget Hearing) (Davison)
- July 9, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Organizational meeting) (Davison)
- August 13, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- September 10, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- October 8, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- November 12, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- December 17, 2024 – 5:30 pm – Board Holiday Dinner (location tbd)
- January 7, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- February 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- March 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- April 8, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- May 13, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Davison)
- June 10, 2025 – 5:30 pm (Budget Hearing) (Davison)
- June 24, 2025 – 5:30 pm – (Davison)
