March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - March 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education: President Jennifer Brown Trustee Shana Wojtowicz Vice-President Tara Kribs Trustee Jeff Hill Secretary Sherry Steffen Trustee Steven Merchant Treasurer Scott Moore Central Staff: Superintendent Bryan McKenna Executive Assistant Kortni Huron Director of Finance Laurie McCann
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CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Discussion:
Jennifer Brown congratulated Sherry and Tara on the MASB awards that they were both presented.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION - STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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Those Present:
Jack Young, Christy Britton, Rob Bachi, and a senior student, Easton Merchant. |
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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.
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Discussion:
None.
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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
109-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SANDY JANSEN AS A COACH RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sandy Jansen as Equestrian Coach at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of February 23, 2026. 110-26 APPROVAL OF JESSE STARR AS A DRIVER RESOLVED: That Jesse Starr be approved as a bus driver. Mr. Starr will be assigned to 30 hours/week and will be placed at Step 1 of the Transportation Master Agreement. 111-26 APPROVAL OF MICHELLE WHITE AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL RESOLVED: That Michelle White be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. White will be placed at the grandfathered rate of $17.61 and will be assigned to 20 hours/week for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. 112-26 APPROVAL OF SARA WATERMAN AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL RESOLVED: That Sara Waterman be approved as a special education paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary. Sara will be placed at Step 1 of the Master Agreement and will be assigned to 35 hours/week. 113-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF KELLY CIBIK AS A TEACHER RESOLVED: That the resignation of Kelly Cibik as a teacher at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of June 5, 2026. 114-26 APPROVAL OF ZACH PLATT AS A COACH RESOLVED: That Zach Platt be approved as JV Baseball Coach at Elk Rapids High School. Mr. Platt will be placed at Step 1 of the Schedule B Master Agreement. 115-26 APPROVAL RESIGNATION OF LAURIE MCCANN AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE RESOLVED: That the resignation of Laurie McCann as Director of Finance for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy be approved as of June 30, 2026. DONATIONS None.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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ACTION ITEMS
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116-26 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CHARTWELLS K12
RESOLVED: That the contract between Elk Rapids Schools and Chartwells K12, beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027, be approved.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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117-26 APPROVAL OF ROOF REPLACEMENT
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School roof replacement quote, prepared by Arrow Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC, be approved as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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118-26 APPROVAL OF 27L EDUCATION STIPEND
RESOLVED: That the 27l Educator Stipend be approved for the following employment groups, as presented:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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119-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-26 GENERAL FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-26 General Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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120-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-26 FOOD SERVICE REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-26 Food Service Revised Budget be approved as presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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None.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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STUDY SESSION
This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school-related matters, and to relate items of interest. No action is taken during this time. Occasionally, closed sessions are scheduled to discuss confidential personnel, negotiations, or property matters. Closed Session
(e) To consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
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None.
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SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
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ADJOURNMENT
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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