May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. GENERAL FUNCTIONS

I.A. Call To Order

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

I.C. Roll Call

I.D. Agenda Review and Approval

II. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

II.A. Facility/Finance Board Workshop - April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

III. PRESENTATION

III.A. Recognition of Retirees

St. Johns Public Schools District and the Board of Education would like to recognize the following individuals, who are retiring at the conclusion of the school year or retired during this school year, for their years of dedicated service to our students.

(17 Retirees for 2025-2026)
High School
1. Erin Barry-Lasceski - Teacher - 36 years
2. Jennifer Brewer - Teacher - 27 Years
3. Trisha Cramer - Media Center - 11 years
4. Rick Labar - Teacher - 30 years
5. Mark Lasceski - Teacher - 33 years
6. Kari Simon-Pieters - Teacher - 28 years
7. Heather Stevons - Teacher - 33 years
Middle School
1. Jodie Fisher - Teacher - 35 years
2. Laura Slamka - Media Center SSP - 29 years
3. Kimberly Weber - Teacher - 35 years
Oakview South Elementary
1. Dawn Gudbrandson - SSP - 6 years
2. Shannon Kiel - Teacher - 30 years
3. Julie Miller - Special Education SSP - 1 year
Eureka Elementary
1. Jackie Brown - Math/Interventionist @ Eureka and Riley - 32 years
2. Elissa Rowland - Literacy Coach - 37 years
Transportation & Maintenance
1. Scott Bebow - Maintenance - 15 years
2. Jean Hibbler - Transportation - 16 years

III.B. Recognition of Student Representative Brady Heibeck

IV. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

IV.A. High School Postcards of Praise

IV.B. Building Update: Early Learning Programs

IV.C. High School Biology Curriculum

IV.D. CCRESA 2026-2027 Annual General Fund Operating Budget

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.

VI. STAFFING

VI.A. New Hire

VI.A.1. Isabella Boyer - Special Education SSP at Riley Elementary

VI.A.2. Brianna Bonandrini - Childcare Provider at Adventure Club/Little Wings

VI.A.3. Ricole Thomas - Behavior SSP at Eureka

VI.A.4. Patricia Hehrer - Building SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VI.B. Transfer

VI.B.1. Kendra Thelen - Bus Driver to Transportation Office Manager

VI.C. Retirement

VI.C.1. Dawn Gudbranson - SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VI.C.2. Julie Miller - Special Education SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VI.D. Resignation

VI.D.1. Mike Whitford - Transportation

VI.D.2. Alexander Pervine - SSP Literacy Interventionist at Riley Elementary

VI.D.3. Jaymie Cardenas - Middle School Custodian

VI.D.4. Rick Pieters - Transportation

VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

VII.A. Vice President Parker-Sternburgh MASB 2026 Spring Institute Sessions CBA 213, CBA 215, CBA 310, CBA 315

VII.B. 2026-2027 Board Meeting Schedule

VII.C. 31aa Resolution

VII.D. Facility/Financial Board Workshop April 27, 2026 Update & 40 million Bond Proposal for November Election

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

VIII.A. Business Office

VIII.A.1. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable for April 2026

VIII.B. New Hire Approval

VIII.B.1. Isabella Boyer - Special Education SSP at Riley Elementary

VIII.B.2. Brianna Bonandrini - Childcare Provider at Adventure Club/Little Wings

VIII.B.3. Ricole Thomas - Behavior SSP at Eureka

VIII.B.4. Patricia Hehrer - Building SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VIII.C. Transfer Approval

VIII.C.1. Kendra Thelen - Bus Driver to Transportation Office Manager

VIII.D. Retirement Approval

VIII.D.1. Dawn Gudbranson - SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VIII.D.2. Julie Miller - Special Education SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VIII.E. Resignation Approval

VIII.E.1. Mike Whitford - Transportation

VIII.E.2. Alexander Pervine - SSP Literacy Interventionist at Riley Elementary

VIII.E.3. Jaymie Cardenas - Middle School Custodian

VIII.E.4. Rick Pieters - Transportation

IX. ACTION ITEMS

IX.A. Vice President Parker-Sternburgh MASB 2026 Spring Institute Sessions CBA 213, CBA 215, CBA 310, CBA 315

IX.B. High School France 2027 Trip - March 20-31, 2027

IX.C. CCRESA 2026-2027 Annual General Fund Operating Budget

IX.D. High School Co-Principal - Cali Sackrider & Zane Ballard

IX.E. Sex Education 2 year Report

IX.F. 31aa Resolution

IX.G. 40 million Bond Proposal for November Election

X. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

X.A. Student Representative's Report

X.B. Superintendent and Executive Directors' Report

XI. PUBLIC & BOARD COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XII.A. Upcoming Negotiation Planning

XIII. ADJOURNMENT