Public Meeting Agenda: October 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

I. Call to order.

Roll Call: President J. Gunderson, Vice President J. Wagner, Secretary G. Wilson, Treasurer K. Heye, Trustee K. Baczewski, Trustee B. Leibfritz, Trustee D. Sommer
Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Public Comment

Description: At this time, the Board will provide an opportunity for citizens to speak on educational matters. Citizens desiring to speak at this time should ask to be recognized and identify themselves and their topic. Public communication is limited to five minutes per speaker.

III. Consent Agenda

Minutes:
1. September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting
Check Register: September 2026 Payments
Gifts:
1. To the Imagination Library Program:
  1. Accept donations to the Imagination Library from anonymous individuals totaling $89.50 and Lisa and Dale Robbins totaling $9.25 for a total donation in the amount of $98.75.
Grant Awards: None.
Personnel: None.
Travel:
1. Approve the authorization for travel to the Talent Together Conference/Board Meeting in Ann Arbor, MI for Superintendent Searles.
2. Approve the authorization for travel to the MAISA Fall Meetings in Ann Arbor, MI for Superintendent Searles.

Description: To expedite the business of the Board, but not diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been approved.

IV. Reports

Equity Committee
Stewardship Committee
Treasury Report:
1. Treasurer Heye, Committee Chair, or Designee
2. Dave Smith, Director of Finance
Consider Acceptance of Treasury Report

Description: Dashboard for Review

V. Superintendent's Report

Staff Updates:
1. Accepted the retirement of Shawnette Hoffman, Paraeducator, effective September 30, 2026.
2. Accepted the resignation of Roxanne Taylor, Paraeducator, effective September 24, 2026.
3. Accepted the retirement of Ashley Dubois, Speech Therapist, effective February 1, 2027.
4. Accepted the resignation of Bobbie Peterson, Paraeducator, effective October 9, 2026.
5. Funding for Great Start to Quality Central Resource staff ended September 30, 2026, impacting the following individuals:
  1. Carrie Chance, Central Resource Center Director
  2. Jill Funk, Quality Improvement Specialist
  3. Michele Peregord, Quality Improvement Coach
  4. Shelby Sandborn, Quality Improvement Specialist
  5. Ada Scott, Quality Improvement Specialist
  6. Stefanie Shook, Quality Improvement Specialist
Recognition:
1. Tony Moryl - MSBO Facilities Director Certification
Charter Schools Update
Superintendent's Contract Discussion
SGOs

VI. Consider adoption of the resolution authorizing an annual summer tax levy

Description: As required by law, any district that currently levies and collects summer taxes must adopt a resolution to continue the summer levy, and file a copy of that resolution with each city and/or township within the school district's boundaries on or before December 31, 2026.

VII. Other Topics the Board May Wish to Consider

Description: This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school district and educational service agency related matters, to complete professional association business and related items of interest. Action may be taken during this time.

VIII. Adjournment

October 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

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