Public Meeting Agenda: March 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. February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
Check Register: February 2026 Payments
Gifts: None.
Grant Awards:
1. Accept the donations from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation in the amount of $20,000 for the Gerstacker Mini-Grant Program and $10,000 for the Parents as Partners Program.`
Personnel:
1. Approve the hiring of Karlee Hampton, Occupational Therapist, effective April 13, 2026.
Calendars:
1. 2026 Extended School Year (ESY) Calendar
2. 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Travel:
1. Approve the authorization for travel to the AESA Spring Executive Council Meeting in St. Augustine, FL for Superintendent Searles.

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

Attachments: (7)

IV. Reports

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

Attachments: (1)

1. Dashboard

V. Superintendent's Report

Staff Updates:
1. Accepted the resignation of Kimberly Blohm, Teacher, effective June 4, 2026.
2. Accepted the resignation of Wayne Draves, Paraeducator, effective March 12, 2026.

VI. Consider approval of the bid from Sign Image for the Sugnet Exterior Digital Signage RFP

Description: As part of the Sugnet renovation, the old exterior sign was removed with the plan to replace it with a digital sign. An RFP was placed with four vendors submitting proposals. After reviewing the bids, it is recommended that MCESA proceed with the bid from Sign Image.

Attachments: (1)

Sign RFP Board Memo

VII. 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.

VIII. Board Workshop – School Finance

IX. Adjournment

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

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