Meeting Agenda
I. 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     
Interim Director of Finance Beverly Mobley
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. 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. 
IV. 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
  • June 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes
  • June 22, 2026 - Budget Hearing Minutes
  • June 22, 2026 - Board Workshop Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $999,275.90
  • Bond - $533,774.80
  • Capital - $131,937.22
PERSONNEL
01-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MONICA MALBOUEF AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Monica Malbouef as a teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of August 22, 2026.

02-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF PAUL WONACOTT AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Paul Wonacott as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of June 30, 2026.

03-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2026 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Fall 2026 Season:
JV Football Head Coach: Matt Rainey
JV Football Assistant Coach: Emilio Bocardo
Freshmen Volleyball: Jesse Kramer

04-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL SPRING 2027 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Spring 2027 Season:
Varsity Softball: Erin Merchant
JV Softball: Olivia Anguilm
Varsity Baseball: Tim Barber
JV Baseball: Zach Platt
Boys Varsity Track: Cam Ward
Girls Varsity Track: Mary Pray
Girls Varsity Soccer: Andrea Krakow
Girls JV Soccer: TBD
Boys Golf: Hayden Carpenter
Girls Tennis: Kelly Croftchik

05-26 APPROVAL OF CHERRYLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Fall and Winter 2026-27 Seasons:
Fall:
Football: Chris Sieklucki & Chris White
Cheer: Stephanie Ewing
7th Grade Volleyball: TBD
8th Grade Volleyball: Jill Thomas
Cross Country: Heather Weaver

Winter: 
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Spencer Impellizzeri
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Tim Hildreth
Combo Team: Kip Knight
Cheer: Stephanie Ewing
7th Grade Girls Basketball: TBD
8th Grade Girls Basketball: Quinn Magsig
Combo Team: TBD

06-26 APPROVAL OF CHELSEA MCGUIRE AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RESOLVED: That Chelsea McGuire be approved as Director of Finance for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy. 

07-26 APPROVAL OF HEATHER KARL AS ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL SPECIALIST
RESOLVED: That Heather Karl be approved as Accounting/Payroll Specialist for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy.

08-26 APPROVAL OF BEANIE SEND AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Beanie Send be approved as a Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Send will be placed at BA Step 4 of the Master Agreement.

DONATIONS

None.
V. ACTION ITEMS    
V.A. 09-26 APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED: That the following employee contracts be approved as presented:
  • Chelsea McGuire
  • Heather Karl
  • Jack Young
  • Brett Graham
  • Josh Haggerty
  • Nate Plum
  • Katie Veith
  • Tim Spiers
V.B. 10-26 APPROVAL OF STUDENT FEES, FINES AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6152 
RESOLVED: That the Student Fees, Fines and Supplies be approved as presented and required by Policy 6152. 
V.C. 11-26 APPROVAL OF TRAVEL PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6550
RESOLVED: That Travel Payment/Reimbursement be approved as presented and required by Policy 6550. 
V.D. 12-26 APPROVAL OF RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 9700
RESOLVED: That Relations with Special Interest Groups be approved as presented and required by Policy 9700.
V.E. 13-26 APPROVAL OF SHORT AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 7100.1
RESOLVED: That Short and Long-Range Planning be approved as presented and required by Policy 7100.1.
V.F. 14-26 APPROVAL OF DISTRICT USE OF CREDIT CARDS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6423
RESOLVED: That District Use of Credit Cards be approved as presented and required by Policy 6423.
V.G. 15-26 APPROVAL OF WELLNESS REQUIRED BY POLICY 8510
RESOLVED: That the Wellness, as required by Policy 8510, be approved as presented.
VI. 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.
VII. 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.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Parent Perception Survey Results
IX. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
X. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • State Budget Update
  • Bond Capital Projects Update
XI. MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Produced by Beverly Mobley
XII. BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
XIII. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • August 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 8:15 am
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM - July 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
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     
Interim Director of Finance Beverly Mobley
Description:
  
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
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:

 
Subject:
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
  • June 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes
  • June 22, 2026 - Budget Hearing Minutes
  • June 22, 2026 - Board Workshop Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $999,275.90
  • Bond - $533,774.80
  • Capital - $131,937.22
PERSONNEL
01-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MONICA MALBOUEF AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Monica Malbouef as a teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of August 22, 2026.

02-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF PAUL WONACOTT AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Paul Wonacott as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of June 30, 2026.

03-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2026 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Fall 2026 Season:
JV Football Head Coach: Matt Rainey
JV Football Assistant Coach: Emilio Bocardo
Freshmen Volleyball: Jesse Kramer

04-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL SPRING 2027 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Spring 2027 Season:
Varsity Softball: Erin Merchant
JV Softball: Olivia Anguilm
Varsity Baseball: Tim Barber
JV Baseball: Zach Platt
Boys Varsity Track: Cam Ward
Girls Varsity Track: Mary Pray
Girls Varsity Soccer: Andrea Krakow
Girls JV Soccer: TBD
Boys Golf: Hayden Carpenter
Girls Tennis: Kelly Croftchik

05-26 APPROVAL OF CHERRYLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Fall and Winter 2026-27 Seasons:
Fall:
Football: Chris Sieklucki & Chris White
Cheer: Stephanie Ewing
7th Grade Volleyball: TBD
8th Grade Volleyball: Jill Thomas
Cross Country: Heather Weaver

Winter: 
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Spencer Impellizzeri
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Tim Hildreth
Combo Team: Kip Knight
Cheer: Stephanie Ewing
7th Grade Girls Basketball: TBD
8th Grade Girls Basketball: Quinn Magsig
Combo Team: TBD

06-26 APPROVAL OF CHELSEA MCGUIRE AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RESOLVED: That Chelsea McGuire be approved as Director of Finance for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy. 

07-26 APPROVAL OF HEATHER KARL AS ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL SPECIALIST
RESOLVED: That Heather Karl be approved as Accounting/Payroll Specialist for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy.

08-26 APPROVAL OF BEANIE SEND AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Beanie Send be approved as a Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Send will be placed at BA Step 4 of the Master Agreement.

DONATIONS

None.
Attachments:
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS    
Subject:
09-26 APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED: That the following employee contracts be approved as presented:
  • Chelsea McGuire
  • Heather Karl
  • Jack Young
  • Brett Graham
  • Josh Haggerty
  • Nate Plum
  • Katie Veith
  • Tim Spiers
Attachments:
Subject:
10-26 APPROVAL OF STUDENT FEES, FINES AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6152 
RESOLVED: That the Student Fees, Fines and Supplies be approved as presented and required by Policy 6152. 
Attachments:
Subject:
11-26 APPROVAL OF TRAVEL PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6550
RESOLVED: That Travel Payment/Reimbursement be approved as presented and required by Policy 6550. 
Attachments:
Subject:
12-26 APPROVAL OF RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 9700
RESOLVED: That Relations with Special Interest Groups be approved as presented and required by Policy 9700.
Attachments:
Subject:
13-26 APPROVAL OF SHORT AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 7100.1
RESOLVED: That Short and Long-Range Planning be approved as presented and required by Policy 7100.1.
Attachments:
Subject:
14-26 APPROVAL OF DISTRICT USE OF CREDIT CARDS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6423
RESOLVED: That District Use of Credit Cards be approved as presented and required by Policy 6423.
Attachments:
Subject:
15-26 APPROVAL OF WELLNESS REQUIRED BY POLICY 8510
RESOLVED: That the Wellness, as required by Policy 8510, be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
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.
Description:

 
Subject:
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:

 
Subject:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Parent Perception Survey Results
Subject:
CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • State Budget Update
  • Bond Capital Projects Update
Subject:
MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Produced by Beverly Mobley
Attachments:
Subject:
BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • August 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 8:15 am
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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