markgat@msn.com
Term: January 1, 2025 – January 2031
Must Run for Re-election: November 2030
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term
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
Crystal Jordan, Board Trustee
jordan.crystal@merrillschools.org
Term: January 2025 – January 2031
Must Run for Re-election: November 2030
Notes on Term: Appointed to open seat
Caitlyn Frost, Board Secretary
frost.caitlyn@merrillschools.org
Term: January 1, 2025 – January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Appointed to 2-year term
Debra Evans, Board Trustee
evans@merrillschools.org
Term: January 1, 2025 – January 2031
Must Run for Re-election: November 2030
Notes on Term: Elected for 6-year term
Peter Theisen, Board Vice President
theisen@merrillschools.org
Term: January 2025 –January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Elected for 2-year term
Beth Ann Miller, Board Treasurer
bammiller.bm@gmail.com
Term: October 2024 – January 2027
Must Run for Re-election: November 2026
Notes on Term: Appointed to complete term
Maryann Smith, Board Trustee
smith@merrillschools.org
Term: January 2025 – January 2031
Must Run for Re-election: November 2030
Notes on Term: Elected to 6-year term
Board Meeting Information
Budget Amendment Board Meeting
February 11, 2025
7:00PM
MS/HS Learning Commons
2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule
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 755 W. Alice St. or you may reach Superintendent Gwen Glazier or Administrative Assistant Jamie Hooten 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 Glazier
Merrill Community School District Superintendent
glazier.gwen@merrillschools.org
989-643-7261
345 W. Alice St.
Merrill, MI 48637
Jamie Hooten
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
hooten@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 Jamie Hooten at hooten@merrillschools.org.
To view Merrill’s Board Policies and Bylaws, click here.
Board Vacancy
Merrill Community School Board has no current open vacancies.
Click here for board application
Click here for 2024/2025 Merrill Board of Education Term Expiration Dates/Elections