August 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Recognition of Guests

IV. Public Participation

V. Correspondence and Recognition

• Jessica Aldridge - MSBO Chief Financial Officer Certification 5 year renewal 

VI. Approval of the Agenda

VII. Approval of Consent Agenda

• Organizational Meeting — Monday, July 20, 2026

• Stephanie Crandell - Early Childhood Specialist Coach — 8/3/2025
• David Hill - Bus Driver - 8/11/2026
• Steve Wilson — Crisis Response and Behavior Support Aide — Seiter Education Center — 8/13/2026
• Theresa Hedrick - School Social Worker - 8/13/2026
• Allison Blackmer - Paraeducator - ASD at Lincoln Heights — 8/13/2026
• Robert Wyse - School Psychologist - 8/13/2026
• Maria Lucas - Teacher Consultant - 8/13/2026
• Jennifer Bolton - Paraeducator - 8/13/2026
• Kimberly Wyse — School Psychologist — 8/13/2026
• Jennifer Jaeck - Special Education Teacher - 8/13/2026
• Claire Adkinson - Digital Arts Instructor - 8/13/2026

• Paraeducators from Seiter Education Center EI Programs to Central Montcalm EI Programs — Effective 8/3/2026
  • Cindy Gurski, Mercadies Hall (ASD), Amber Crystal, Sue Simons, and Mason McLaren
• Rebecca Soule — Paraeducator at Lincoln Heights - From MoCI Program to ASD Program - Effective 8/13/2026
• Liz Kimble - From Bus Driver to Paraeducator - EI Program at CMHS - Effective 8/13/2026
• Michael Patrick - Paraeducator in EI Program - Moving from CMUE to CMHS - Effective 8/13/2026
• Kory Stevens - Special Education Teacher - From Seiter Education Center to CM EI Programs — 8/13/2026

• Amanda Luna - Speech Language Pathologist — 8/12/2026
• Drew Reynolds - Teacher Consultant at Tri County — 8/12/2026
• Ashley Nowland — ASD Consultant/START Grant Coordinator — 8/12/2026
• Samuel Vaughn - CTE Paraeducator - Welding - 8/12/2026

• Kris Lindsey - Mental Health and Homeless Coordinator — 12/31/2026

• SuperCourageous Leaders — Deloitte University - West Lake, Texas — September 18 - 20, 2026
  • Katie Flynn, Adel DiOrio, Kim Iverson, and Cari O'Connor

VIII. Approve/Disapprove Invoices for Payment

IX. Approve/Disapprove Contract with Franciscan Life for Music Therapy Services for the 2026-2027 School Year (renewal of current contract)

X. Approve/Disapprove Contract with Presence Learning for Virtual School Psychology Services in the 2026-2027 School Year (renewal of current contract)

XI. Approve/Disapprove Contract with Amergis Educational Staffing Services in the 2026-2027 School Year (renewal of current contract)

XII. Approve/Disapprove New Position for Assistant Pupil Accounting Auditor

• Reports to Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Technology

XIII. Approve/Disapprove Contract with Hulings & Associates for Leadership Coaching

XIV. Acknowledge Oath and Acceptance of Office by Greg Syrjala as the MAISD Attendance Officer and Filing of Surety Bond in the amount of $1,000.00

• Greg Syrjala is working under an independent contract through the Instructional Services and Technology Department. 

XV. Report from MAISD Superintendent Katie Flynn

• The Little Red Wagon

XVI. Reports from MAISD Associate Superintendents and Leadership Team

• Kim Iverson, Associate Superintendent of Special Education
• Tricia Root, Associate Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources
• Shannon Tripp, Associate Superintendent of CTE and Early College
• Cari O'Connor, Associate Superintendent of Early Childhood Services
• Adel DiOrio, Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Technology
• Brandon Richmond, Director of Technology
• Zach Most, Director of Facilities
• Penny Dora, Director of Communications

XVII. Information and Discussion Items for Future Meetings

• MAISD Board of Education Meeting — September 17, 2026
• MCSBA General Membership Meeting — September 28, 2026

XVIII. Adjournment