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Nels Christopherson gaveled in Monday night’s Houghton – Portage Township Board of Education meeting as president and was treasurer when the group adjourned after a tidy, 30-minute session. Christopherson says he always viewed his position as president as just one of seven members of the body. The panel routinely reorganizes on a two-year time frame.
Christopherson has served on the district board, as well as that of the Copper Country Intermediate School District, for around 30 years. His most recent tenure as H-PT president was dominated by COVID-19, but Christopherson says there were plenty of other successes.
Superintendent Anders Hill announced the district had been recognized at the gold level for its efforts in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support model. MTSS is a way to ensure that all students in a district are given the resources to become successful. Hill also mentioned that Houghton – Portage Township Schools has been awarded a $100,000 grant for its after school program.
The new board president is Amanda Massaway. She has served as vice president under Christopherson.
