School Board

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Ron Ray-President/Secretary

Ron Ray has been in the position for several years. He was born and raised on Blue Lake just outside of Mecosta and now resides in Canadian Lakes with his wife Niki, and two children Colby & Quinn. Both of Ron’s children are attending St Michaels as he truly believes in not only the excellent education provided but also the core Catholic and Christian values that are taught at the school and church. Ron is an alumnus of St Michaels where he says the school and parish afforded him many unique learning opportunities and a high level of education unique to the rural area. After St Michaels Ron graduated from Chippewa Hills in 2003 and then went on to earn an Associates degree in Marketing from Baker College. He now is the VP/GM of Blanchard Telephone Company, and assists in the operation of A1 Dock & Lift with his father Tom Ray. Ron is also very active in the community as a Firefighter/EMT and Captain of the Morton Township Fire Dept, firefighter/EMT for Millbrook Rolland Fire Dept, active flight support member for Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, and Vice President of the Remus Bowling Men’s Association.

Dianne Taylor-Vice President

I am a former St Michael's School parent. My three daughters attended St Michael's from 1979-1987 and 1991-1998. I am originally from Detroit and attended Catholic schools from 5th through 12th grades. I have been a registered parishioner at St Michael's since 1973 and am presently the Treasurer of St Michael's School Foundation, work at the auction and am on the counting team as well as the school board. I was also a member of the Finance Council for 9 years.I was widowed in 2011 after 39 years of marriage. I retired from Isabella Bank in 2015 after 35 years in the banking industry. I have a BS in Business Administration from Ferris State University. I reside in Barryton.

Judy Hansul-Member

My name is Judy Hansul. St. Michael’s Parish and School has been part of my life for the last 40+ years. I was fortunate to have been taught by Dominican Sisters while growing up on Beaver Island, Michigan before college, marriage and children. My husband and I operate a family owned business in Mecosta County. Our daughters attended and thrived at St. Michael School.

Amber Snow, Jeanne Sack & Michelle Ray-Members

Father Thomas Boufford-Pastor

School Board Meetings

Dates for School Board Meetings: (2nd Thursday of the month)