Misinformation

To the editor:

I am writing to address some misinformation in the letter to the editor from Tim McCalley, “Give taxpayers a break,” in the August 21, 2025, issue. In his letter, Mr. McCalley alleges that “$800,000 (was) given to Suttons Bay School to keep it out of bankruptcy.” This is false, and there is no basis for such a statement. For several years, Suttons Bay Public Schools (SBPS) has maintained a general fund balance of roughly 15% of its annual budget in alignment with the recommendation from the Michigan School Business Officials. SBPS is fiscally sound, contrary and without relevance to Mr. McCalley’s letter.

Chris D. DeJong President Suttons Bay School Board