Board of Education

The Merrill Board of Education strives to uphold our mission of Merrill Community Schools: to create and maintain a safe environment that ensures every student reaches a high level of academic achievement. We will engage students through innovative and differentiated learning to meet requirements set by the State of Michigan. We commit to a comprehensive system of support in which students, staff, family and the community work collaboratively to ensure student success.

Current Board of Education Members

Mark Gath, Board President

markgat@msn.com
Term: January 1, 2019 – January 2025
Must Run for Re-election: November 2024
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term

Kara Jimenez, PhD., Board Vice President

989-791-1148
karajimenez@delta.edu

Term: January 1, 2021 – January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term

Caitlyn Frost, Board Trustee

frost.caitlyn@merrillschools.org
Term: January 1, 2021 – January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Appointed to complete term

Debra Evans, Board Secretary

evans@merrillschools.org
Term: January 1, 2021 – January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term

Peter Theisen, Board Treasurer

theisen@merrillschools.org
Term: January 2021 –January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term

Beth Ann Miller, Board Trustee

bammiller.bm@gmail.com
Term: January 1, 2019 – January 2025
Must Run for Re-election: November 2024
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term

Mary Ann Smith, Board Trustee

smith@merrillschools.org
Term: July 11, 2023 – January 31, 2025
Must Run for Re-election: November 2024
Notes on Term: Appointed to complete term

Board Meeting Information

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7:00 pm

MS/HS Learning Commons

FOR FULL 2023-2024 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE PLEASE CLICK HERE.

2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule Approved at January 17, 2024 Organizational Meeting

NOTICE: The agenda for each upcoming board meeting shall be posted the Friday prior to the next scheduled board meeting unless circumstances prevent that from taking place

(i.e. school closure, agenda updates, unexpected additions to the agenda etc.)

If you would like a copy of the agenda, you can always request a copy from Administration. We welcome you at 555 W. Alice St. or you may reach Superintendent Gwen Glazier or Administrative Assistant Hannah LaPaugh at 989-643-7261 for questions or concerns.

At Merrill Community Schools, we want to ensure your voice is heard and we welcome your concerns and feedback.

Gwen

Gwen Glazier

Merrill Community School District Superintendent
glazier.gwen@merrillschools.org
989-643-7261
345 W. Alice St.
Merrill, MI 48637

hannah

Hannah LaPaugh

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
lapaugh@merrillschools.org 
989-643-7261
345 W. Alice St. 
Merrill, MI 48637

Meeting Minutes/Past Meeting Agendas

To access past board meeting agendas or meeting minutes, click here or contact Hannah LaPaugh at lapaugh@merrillschools.org.

To view Merrill’s Board Policies and Bylaws, click here.