Board of Education

The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a system of free, public education for children in grades K-12.

Philosophy of the Board:

The Board of Education is a legal entity for providing a system of public education within a geographic area of the State of Michigan. The system was created by, and is governed by, State statutes. Members of a Board are chose by citizens to represent them and the State in governance of the local schools.

The Board has the dual responsibility for implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education and for meeting the desires of residents. While the Board has an obligation to determine and assess citizen desires, it is understood that when the voters elect delegates to represent them in the conduct of specified educational programs, they, at the same time, are endowed with the authority to exercise their best judgment in determining policies, making decisions, and approving procedures for carrying out the responsibility.

Bylaws & Policies

• Access Bylaws & Policies here:
  [ Hancock Public Schools Bylaws & Policies ] 

Board of Education Members

Mr. Michael Lancour
President & Liasion to the City of Hancock Recreation Committee & CCASB
mflancou@gmail.com
Board Member since 2019 - term expires December 2026

Mr. Charles Klein
Vice-President
cnklein115@gmail.com
Board Member since 2023 - appointed term expires December 2026

Ms. Emilie Lancour
Secretary
elancour@gmail.com
Board Member since 2023 - term expires December 2028

Ms. Becky Ylitalo
Treasurer
rkdow@mtu.edu
Board Member since 2023 - term expires December 2028

Mrs. Catherine Jordan
Trustee
catherinejordan25@gmail.com
Board Member since 2019 - term expires December 2026

Mr. Rod Paavola
Trustee & Liasion to the City of Hancock Recreation Committee & CCASB
wingpackers@aol.com
Board Member since 2019 - term expires December 2026

Mrs. Taylor Paul
Trustee
tay.m.paul@gmail.com
Board Member since 2023 - term expires December 2026

Board of Education Meeting Dates & Minutes

Board of Education meetings for Hancock Public Schools are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at:

501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
Telephone (906) 487-5925

CLICK HERE to access meeting minutes and agendas.