Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE
1.A. Call to Order 
1.B. Roll Call of the Board
1.C. Welcome and Introductions of Visitors
2. CONSENT AGENDA 
2.A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.C. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS 
2.D. APPROVAL OF BILLS 
2.E. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
4. INFORMATION
4.A. Finance Report
4.B. Human Resources & Curriculum Update
4.C. Superintendent's Report
4.D. SEA Update
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
5.A. Policy Adoption (2nd reading)
5.B. 3-hour delay schedule
5.C. Annual Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Approval
5.D. Certification of Ballot Proposal
6. HEARING OF CITIZENS
7. FINAL THOUGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Schoolcraft Community Schools

13400 S 14th St

Schoolcraft, MI 49087

269-488-7390

Meeting: July 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education
Subject:
1. ROUTINE
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order 
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call of the Board
Subject:
1.C. Welcome and Introductions of Visitors
Subject:
2. CONSENT AGENDA 
Description:
  1. (The following are offered as part of the consent agenda.  The motion noted will allow for the authorization of all listed items, without discussion, unless a member of the Board requests that any one or all be considered individually.)
Subject:
2.A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Subject:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description:
Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Subject:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS 
Description:

Resignations
Maddison Eby - Eagle Zone Aide
Alaina Kaupa - Eagle Zone Aide
Brianna Flores - ESI Paraprofessional
Greg Dorow - Bus Driver
Jerry Meulman - Bus Driver 

New Hires
Nicole Martinez - PreK Teacher
Marissa Watkins - PreK Teacher 
Christian Hartwell - Custodian
Chris Futrell - Transportation Director
Chloe Scott - Bus Driver 
Mark Trumley - MS Football Coach
Maddy Stephens - MS Volleyball Coach 
Grace Feckovics - MS Cheer Coach 
Michaela Thrasher - PreK Teacher Assistant
Allison Shuler - PreK Teacher Assistant 
Tammy Martin - EL ESI Paraprofessional
Jennifer Scott - EL Lunch/Recess Supervisor
Katilee Sharp - MTSS
Haley Parker - EL Admin Assistant 
 
Subject:
2.D. APPROVAL OF BILLS 
Description:
Checks Written  
General Fund (11) $ 191,707       
Food Service (25) $   31,125
Capital Projects (41) $   13,360
   
Electronic Payments  
General Fund (11) $ 138,261
   
Voids $ 0
   
Total Payments $ 374,452
   
6/8__ Payroll Transfer $ 458,196
6/23__ Payroll Transfer $ 640,709
Total Payroll $1,098,905
Subject:
2.E. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
Subject:
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Subject:
4. INFORMATION
Subject:
4.A. Finance Report
Speaker(s):
Taylor Mikel
Subject:
4.B. Human Resources & Curriculum Update
Speaker(s):
Matt Webster
Subject:
4.C. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
4.D. SEA Update
Speaker(s):
Jenny Stull
Subject:
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
Subject:
5.A. Policy Adoption (2nd reading)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
5.B. 3-hour delay schedule
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Description:

3-hour delay proposal: A proposal implementing a 3-hour delay option for use in limited severe weather situations when road conditions are unsafe at the normal start of the school day but are expected to improve significantly within a few hours. This model would allow school to begin at 10:55 a.m. rather than 7:55 a.m. (or 9:55 a.m. on a typical 2-hour delay), giving road crews additional time to plow and treat streets and allowing staff, students, and families to travel under safer conditions. Under this approach, secondary students would still attend all seven class periods on a modified schedule, with shortened instructional blocks and no lunch period, enabling the district to preserve the school day while avoiding a full cancellation.

This option would be used only when weather forecasts and local road conditions indicate that a delayed start is a safe and practical alternative to closing school for the entire day. A 3-hour delay would provide the district with an additional hour beyond the traditional 2-hour delay, especially in circumstances involving early morning snowfall, icy travel conditions, or other temporary hazards that are likely to improve by mid-morning. The purpose of the model is to maximize student learning time, maintain continuity of instruction, and reduce unnecessary full-day cancellations while continuing to prioritize student and staff safety. 

If this proposal is approved, SCS would eliminate the 2-hour delay option.

Subject:
5.C. Annual Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Approval
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
5.D. Certification of Ballot Proposal
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Description:
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy. 
Subject:
6. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Subject:
7. FINAL THOUGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Subject:
8. ADJOURNMENT

Board Contact Information:

Jennifer Gottschalk      
jenniferjgottschalk@gmail.com
Mr. Jason Walther
jason.walther@waltherfarms.com
Mrs. Katie Redmond
katie@kredmondphotography.com
Mr. Wade Rutkoskie
waderutkoskie@yahoo.com
Mr. Adam Haley
ahaley@kalsec.com
Mr. Christopher Blodgett
chris@cblodgettconstruction.com
Mr. Randy Blankenship
Rlblank03@gmail.com
 

This is to serve as legal notice of call of said meeting:

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                      Jennifer Gottschalk, President

                                                                                      Schoolcraft Board of Education

                                                                                      Schoolcraft, MI 49087

                          

 

In the event you have a disability that requires special accommodation, including the provision of auxiliary aids or services, please advise the Superintendent's office at 269-488-7390. The advance notice of special need will enable us to better accommodate you. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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