The Department of Treasury has announced that a financial review team had been appointed to review the finances of the Muskegon Heights School District, the third review team appointed (Detroit Public Schools and the City of Inkster) over the last six months.
The Committee, which has 60 days to complete its review, includes:
- Fredrick Headen, Director of the Department of Treasury Local Government Services Bureau
- David Martell, Executive Director of the Michigan School Business Officials Association
- Dale Nesbary, President of Muskegon Community College
- Doug Ringler, Director of the Office of Internal Audit in the Department of Technology, Management & Budget
- Tom Saxton, Deputy State Treasurer
- Brom Stibitz, Senior Policy Adviser at the Department of Treasury
- John VanWyck, retired Public Affairs Officer for GTE/Verizon
- Carol Wolenberg, Deputy Superintendent in the Department of Education
The review team was appointed after the preliminary review showed evidence of financial distress, including a $8.5 million deficit.