Alpena Public Schools Approves Extension Bond Work, Plans Strategic Summit

The school board approved bids for summer 2026 projects and reviewed progress on the district's strategic plan.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Alpena Public Schools board of education approved bids for summer 2026 Safe, Warm, Dry Bond work, including replacing roofing, science room tables, and boilers at various schools, as well as reviewing the progress of the district's strategic plan. The board also heard updates on curriculum work, student behavior data, staff bonuses, and community engagement efforts.

Why it matters

The bond work and strategic planning efforts are important for maintaining and improving Alpena's school facilities and educational programs to serve the community. The updates demonstrate the district's commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.

The details

The board approved bids totaling over $2 million for seven projects at Ella White Elementary, Thunder Bay Junior High, Lincoln Elementary, and Alpena High School. This includes replacing roofing, upgrading science rooms, and replacing lockers and kitchen equipment. At the strategic planning summit, the board heard updates on curriculum development, student behavior data systems, staff bonuses, and community engagement efforts around the district's long-term facilities plan.

  • The board approved the bids for summer 2026 bond work at their February 16 meeting.
  • The district's annual strategic planning summit was held on February 26, 2026.

The players

Alpena Public Schools

The public school district serving the Alpena, Michigan area.

Simon Zolnierek

Facilities Supervisor for Alpena Public Schools.

Dave Rabbideau

Superintendent of Alpena Public Schools.

John Caplis

Secondary Instructional Coach for Alpena Public Schools.

Melissa Jarema

Secondary Instructional Coach for Alpena Public Schools.

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