9/10/13 - The Howell School Board set a special meeting for Wednesday to begin working with their new lead negotiator on a teachers' contract. The divided board has been stalled on implementing a contract for teachers ever since a proposal backed by administrators was turned down back in March. The lead negotiator for the district, Eric Griggs, recently accepted a different job in Grand Rapids. The district has since hired Tom White, former director of the Michigan Association of School Business Officials, to take his place. The board has scheduled a special closed-session meeting for Wednesday at 5pm to discuss the contract. Superintendent Ron Wilson tells WHMI White has worked for the MASA and the MASB, and that he has a wealth of experience in dealing with difficult situations such as divided boards. Wilson describes him as a seasoned âelder statesmanâ with a unique skill set. Board Member Mike Moloney, who voted against the contract recommended by Wilson in March, also expressed respect for White during last night's school board meeting and looks forward to working with him. Wilson hopes Wednesday's special meeting will produce some direction in creating a teachers' contract, which would allow the board to resume negotiations with the union. (TD)
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