Public Meeting Agenda: February 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

I. Call to order.

Roll Call: President J. Gunderson, Vice President J. Wagner, Secretary G. Wilson, Treasurer K. Heye, Trustee K. Baczewski, Trustee B. Leibfritz, Trustee D. Sommer
Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Public Comment

Description:

At this time, the Board will provide an opportunity for citizens to speak on educational matters. Citizens desiring to speak at this time should ask to be recognized and identify themselves and their topic. Public communication is limited to five minutes per speaker.

III. Consent Agenda

Minutes:
1. January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
Check Register: January 2026 Payments
Gifts: None.
Grant Awards: None.
Personnel:
1. Approve the hiring of Anthony Moryl, Facilities Manager, effective March 9, 2026.
2. Approve the hiring of Gabriel Bryant, Paraeducator, effective February 13, 2026.
3. Approve the hiring of Gina Vanderbush, Paraeducator, effective February 13, 2026.
4. Approve the hiring of Vayda Wright, Paraeducator, effective February 13, 2026.
5. Approve the hiring of Romonia McCray, CNA Paraeducator, effective February 27, 2026.
6. Approve the hiring of Elizabeth Osborn, CNA Paraeducator, effective February 27, 2026.
7. Approve the hiring of Elizabeth Wood, CNA Paraeducator, effective February 27, 2026.

Description: To expedite the business of the Board, but not diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been approved.

Attachments: (4)

IV. Reports

Equity Committee
Stewardship Committee
Treasury Report:
1. Treasurer Heye, Committee Chair, or Designee
2. Mark Orihel, Director of Finance
Consider Acceptance of Treasury Report

Attachments: (1)

2. DashBoard

V. Superintendent's Report

Staff Updates:
1. Approved the resignation of Laura Clunie, Teacher, effective February 6, 2026.
Goals Update/Mid-year Review
March Board Workshop – Proposed Topic is ESA Finance

VI. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget Amendment

Description: It is necessary to approve an amendment to the 2025-2026 budget to comply with the universal budgetary requirements. Shared with the board at this meeting is a revised summary of projected revenues and expenditures. The Uniform Budget Act requires that expenditures of the unit of government be within the appropriations by the Board of Directors. The budget resolution has also been reviewed by the Finance Committee at their meeting on February 10, 2026 and will be included in the board packet and minutes upon approval. The Midland County ESA Board of Education will be asked to approve the following budget resolution as presented.

Attachments: (2)

VII. Consider approval of the bid from Crescent Digital for the Sugnet Conference Room Multimedia System.

Description: As part of the Sugnet renovation, the space previously known as the DLR is being upgraded. An RFP was put out with three vendors submitting proposals. After reviewing the bids, it is recommended that MCESA proceed with the bid from Crescent Digital.

Attachments: (1)

DLR RFP Memo

VIII. Other Topics the Board May Wish to Consider

Description: This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school district and educational service agency related matters, to complete professional association business and related items of interest. Action may be taken during this time.

February 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

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