This message serves as another reminder that I will be hosting the next
informal lunch conversation today at the MSU International Center food court
from 11:30am to 1pm. Please feel free to drop by to get acquainted or
discuss any thoughts and concerns.
Also, please be aware that the appeal of Judge Manderfield’s ruling (which
concluded that the APA properly ratified our current APA contract) brought
against the APA by members Danny Layne et al. has been dismissed by the
Michigan Court of Appeals.
Furthermore, a decision was rendered by the MEA Board of Reference regarding
the charges brought by APA members Larry Farmer, Deborah Garland, Denise
Arnold, Therese Bunn, Lori Headley, and Danny Layne. In the decision, the
hearing officer dismissed the allegation of conduct unbecoming of a member,
concurred with the previous ruling that electronic balloting complies with
the APA Constitution and Bylaws, and provided suggestions on possible
improvement to voter credentialing and candidate participation.
Therefore, as it stands today, the APA no longer has any lawsuits or MEA
Board of Reference allegations pending. While all forums have consistently
upheld that the APA leadership is in compliance with the APA Constitution
and Bylaws, the APA Executive Board continues to assess the concerns raised
and encourages member participation and suggestions for the operation of our
Association.
I hope to see you today at the MSU International Center food court.
Sincerely,
Maury
Maurice Koffman
MSU APA President/Chairperson
1480 Kendale Blvd., Suite 300
East Lansing, MI 48823
517.353.4898