Public Meeting Minutes: February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - February 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown Trustee Scott Moore
Vice-President Tara Kribs Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Secretary Sherry Steffen Trustee Jeff Hill
Trustee ______________

Central Staff:
Superintendent Bryan McKenna
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
Director of Finance Laurie McCann

Description:

Discussion: Trustee Steven Merchant was in attendance after being sworn in.

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the agenda with no changes or additions. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Sherry Steffen: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Yea
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Steven Merchant: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations: Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the school board on agenda items only may speak at this time. Person addressing the board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize the citizen before speaking.

Description:

Discussion: None.

CONSENT AGENDA
The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite business by grouping routine items together to be dealt with by one board motion without discussion beyond asking questions for simple clarification. Any board member may ask that any item on the consent agenda be removed and placed elsewhere on the agenda for discussion or due to conflicts. Such requests will be granted. If an item is not removed from the consent agenda, the action noted on the agenda is approved by motions to adopt the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 12, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILLS

General Fund - $431,658.96
Bond - $242,404.12

PERSONNEL
102-26 APPROVAL OF QUINN MAGSIG AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Quinn Magsig be approved as Girl's Basketball Coach at Cherryland Middle School. Mr. Magsig will be placed at Step 1 of the Master Agreement.

103-26 APPROVAL OF MORRIGAN PRUYT'S REINSTATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
RESOLVED: That Morrigan Pruyt's reinstatement of employment be approved for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.

104-26 APPROVAL OF LANCE VANDUSEN AS FACILITIES/OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
RESOLVED: That Lance Van Dusen be approved as Facilities/Operations Supervisor. Mr. Van Dusen will be placed at Step 3 of the Wage Scale.

105-26 APPROVAL OF KELLY CROFTCHIK AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Kelly Croftchik be approved as Varsity Girls Tennis Coach. Mrs. Croftchik will be placed at Step 1 of the Master Agreement.

106-26 APPROVAL OF OLIVIA ANGUILM AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Olivia Anguilm be approved as Junior Varsity Softball Coach. Ms. Anguilm will be placed at Step 1 of the Master Agreement.

DONATIONS
None.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Sherry Steffen: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Yea
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Steven Merchant: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (5)

ACTION ITEMS

107-26 APPROVAL OF VERKADA DOOR ADD PROPOSAL
RESOLVED: That the Verkada Door Add Proposal, prepared by Windemuller, be approved as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Sherry Steffen: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Yea
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Steven Merchant: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

20260204090542216_This proposal Is for the supply of labor and material for the p

108-26 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRIP
RESOLVED: That the overnight trip for FIRST Robotics District Event, dated March 6-8, 2026, be approved as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Sherry Steffen: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Yea
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Steven Merchant: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

20260209120139479_Proposal for Overnight_Extended Student Trips

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations: Same as above. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the Elk Rapids School Board on a matter not listed on this agenda may speak at this time. Persons addressing the school board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize that the attendees wishing to speak on matters listed on the agenda will be permitted, under the same limitations, to speak when the matter is brought before the board.

Description:

Discussion: None.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Superintendent Mid-Year Goal Review/Student Growth Data
Perception Survey

Discussion:

Superintendent Mid-Year Goal Review/Student Growth Data - Handout to the board from Superintendent McKenna for their review.
Perception Survey - Bryan McKenna is working with the ISD for a Perception Survey for families in May. This survey is intended to get a pulse on where the community is at with the schools. The district will review the best questions and will bring an example in March, edits to consider in April, and hopes to send the survey to families and the community in May.

CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Discussion: None.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Bond Update
31aa Update
School Resource Officer Grant
Student Activities
- Basketball Districts
- ERHS/CMS Musical
- MSBOA Band Festival

Discussion:

Bond Update - The locker room is functional at Cherryland Middle School. The arts wing is nearing completion, with hopes to be in this wing by spring break. Landscaping will be completed this spring and summer 2026.
31aa Update - The district opted in to receive these funds back in December. The district, however, has not received the funds yet.
School Resource Officer Grant - The district administration worked with the village 3 years ago, and the grant ends this summer. The district is hoping that a competitive grant opportunity becomes available. The district is also working with the village to continue the partnership if the grant isn't renewed.
Student Activities - Bryan McKenna celebrated and shared these upcoming activities with the board.

BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Discussion: Jennifer Brown stated that the board had a great pool of board vacancy applicants and extended a warm welcome to Steven Merchant.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS

February 13, 2026 - 1/2 Day of School for Students, PM Building Professional Development for Staff
February 16, 2026 - No School for Students, District Professional Development for Staff
February 19-21, 2026 - ERHS/CMS Musical
February 23, 25, 27, 2026 - Host Basketball Districts
February 27, 2026 - MSBOA Band Festival
March 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To adjourn at 6:19 p.m. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Sherry Steffen: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Yea
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Steven Merchant: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - February 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

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