Board of Education

The publicly elected seven-member Board of Education is responsible for setting policy for the district.

The Board of Education conducts its business meetings at St. Johns High School,  501 W. Sickles St. All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Meeting date, time and location may be modified as necessary throughout the year. Please verify this information prior to the meeting on each meeting’s Public Notice.

Upon request, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a disabled person to be able to participate in these meetings. Contact the Superintendent's office at 989-227-4002.

2024-2025 Schedule of Meetings

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Superintendant Anthony Berthiaume

     Superintendent of Schools                                    

Dr. Anthony Berthiaume
501 W. Sickels  St. St. Johns, MI 48879
989-227-4050 
berthiaumea@sjredwings.org



Tim Jackson

   President of SJPS Board of Education                

Timothy Jackson
jacksont@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2024


Scott Darragh

   Vice President of SJPS Board of Education      

Scott Darragh
darraghs@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2026


Matthew Boak

  Secretary of SJPS Board of Education               

Matthew Boak
boakm@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2026


Photo of SJPS Board Treasurer Alan Nelson

   Treasurer of SJPS Board of Education              

Alan Nelson
nelsona@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2026


Robert Watson

   Trustee of SJPS Board of Education                   

Robert Watson
watsonr@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2028


Christi Mansfield

   Trustee of SJPS Board of Education                   

Christi Mansfield 
mansfieldc@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2028


   Trustee of SJPS Board of Education                   

Kathie Elliott
elliottk@sjredwings.org

Term expires 12/2024


 St. Johns High School Student Representative

Joseph Sklapsky

Term expires 06/2025


MISSION STATEMENT

St. Johns Public Schools will provide an educational experience that prepares all students to become individuals who think critically, live purposefully, lead responsibly, communicate persuasively, and serve others generously.

VISION

To become schools that embrace change through pursuit, evaluation and celebration of new knowledge and skills.  To provide every student with the choice to undertake advanced learning without remediation. 

PHILOSOPHY

Education is a lifelong pursuit for every individual and the shared responsibility of the home, school and community.

CORE VALUES

Integrity, Trust, Respect, Accountability, High Expectation and Service

WE HOLD THAT:

  • Every individual has worth and dignity.

  • Every individual is unique.

  • Equal opportunity for learning must be available to all students.

  • Intellectual curiosity, academic skills, teamwork, and perseverance are essential for all learners to succeed.

  • The rapidly changing world demands educators to cultivate a diverse approach to learning so students are prepared to face new challenges.

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