The Charter Schools Office at Northern Michigan University appreciates your interest to serve as a public school academy board member.
If you are approved to serve on an academy board, your role is to set policy, maintain the school’s vision and/or mission, promote educational excellence through advocacy, visionary leadership and high-quality services to Northern Michigan University’s authorized public schools, as well as to ensure that the school complies with its charter and applicable law.
Academy board members are public officials appointed by the NMU Board of Trustees. All potential NMU school board members are required to complete this application fully; please do not leave any blanks. All supporting documentation must be attached at the time of application. Additionally, a personal background check will be required of all potential board members.
Download the application below and complete it electronically in Microsoft Word or print it and fill it out by hand. Completed applications cannot be submitted online and must include an original signature. Please mail your completed application to the address below or fax it to 906-227-6604.
Northern Michigan University
Charter Schools Office
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
174 Whitman Hall
Marquette, MI 49855
You may also call our main office at 906-227-6600 to request an application by mail.