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Meeting Locations

Lewiston Building
Cafeteria
4580 Montmorency Street
Lewiston, MI 49756
989-786-2253

Johannesburg Building
Media Center
10854 M 32
Johannesburg MI 49751
989-732-1773

JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON AREA SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION

T.B.A.

BOARD MISSION/VISION COMMITTEE

Mission Statement
The mission of the Johannesburg-Lewiston Area School
District is to educate its students in a manner that will
enable them to participate responsibly in an ever-changing world.

Vision Statement
Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools will be recognized as
a premier school district distinguished by graduates who
work, lead, and serve in their communities.

Belief Statement
We believe excellence demands commitment and accountability.

JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON AREA SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Scott Mathewson, President
2705 Big Buck Drive
Lewiston, MI 49756
Appointed: 8/2012
Elected : 11/2012
Term expires: 2030

Michael Vogt, Vice President
1338 Pine Point Drive
P.O. Box 741
Lewiston, MI 49756
Elected:  06/1993
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Wendy Huston, Secretary
P.O. Box 1020
Lewiston, MI 49756
Elected: November/2012
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

Frank Claeys, Treasurer
184 Shenandoah Trail
Johannesburg, MI 49751
Appointed 7/2012
Elected 11/2012
Term Expires: 12/31/28

Ursula Owens, Trustee
9821 Nokomis Trail
Lewiston, MI 49756
Elected: May/2008
Term Expires: 2030

Linc Campbell, Trustee
1219 Briley Road
Johannesburg, MI 49751
Elected: 05/2011
Term Expires: 12/31/28

Nancy Kussrow, Trustee
10654 Fairgrieve Rd, Johannesburg MI 49751

Elected 11/2014
Term Expires: 12/31/2026

J-L Board of Education Committees 2025

Athletic
Ursula Owens
Michael Vogt
Frank Claeys

Finance
Scott Mathewson
Frank Claeys
Linc Campbell

Handbooks
Linc Campbell
Nancy Kussrow

Legislative Relations
Frank Claeys
Wendy Huston

Policy & Personnel
Wendy Huston
Nancy Kussrow
Linc Campbell

Technology
Ursula Owens
Michael Vogt
Scott Mathewson

Transportation/Building/Grounds
Linc Campbell
Wendy Huston
Scott Mathewson

School Improvement
Wendy Huston
Frank Claeys
Nancy Kussrow

School Security
Wendy Huston
Frank Claeys
Ursula Owens

MSU Extension Liaison
Ursula Owens

Alternate
Michael Vogt
Scott Mathewson

“A board meeting is not a public meeting, but rather a meeting in public”

J-L Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Official Minutes of school board meetings are stored and available at the Board of Education
Office located at 10854 M-32, Johannesburg, Michigan 49751.

AMERICANS with DISABILITIES ACT
"If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact Kristan Lawes, Administrative-Finance Assistant, at 989-732-1773 ext. 2102 at least one week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible."