Public Meeting Agenda: May 19, 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. April 21, 2026 Board Meeting
Check Register: April 2026 Payments
Gifts:
1. Accept the donation from the Saginaw Community Foundation in the amount of $2,285.50 for preschool scholarships (K. Clark).
2. Accept the donation from the PSI IOTA XI Sorority THETA TAU Chapter in the amount of $300 for the Imagination Library (K. Clark).
Grant Awards: None.
Personnel:
1. Approve the hiring of Heather Wolgamott, CNA Paraeducator, effective April 10, 2026.
2. Approve the hiring of Sydney Tendler, Speech Language Pathologist, effective August 1, 2026.
3. Approve the hiring of Arianna Beck, Teacher, effective August 18, 2026.
4. Approve the one-year leave of absence for Tracy Cellini, Speech and Language Pathologist, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
Calendar:
1. Approve the proposed common school calendar dates for 2026-2027 through 2030-2031.
Travel:
1. Approve the authorization for travel to the MAISA Summer Meetings in Muskegon, MI for Superintendent Searles.
2. Approve the authorization for travel to the 2026 AESA Summer Leadership Conference & Executive Council Meeting in Riverside, CA for Superintendent Searles.
Superintendent Salary Schedule
1. Approve the superintendent salary schedule.

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

Attachments: (10)

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 Janelle Hoyt, Speech Therapist, effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
2. Accepted the resignation of Katherine Schweim, Paraeducator, effective April 23, 2026.
Wellbeing Discussion

Attachments: (3)

VI. Consider approval of the bid from Fiber Link, Inc. for the fiber relocation at Coleman Community Schools

Description:

As part of renovations at Coleman Community Schools they need to relocate the existing fiber to accommodate the change in building layout.

Attachments: (1)

M.Co.Net Board Memo

VII. Consider approval of the renewal of ACEA's contract to operate a public school academy

Description: The current contract to operate a public school academy for ACEA expires on June 30, 2026. The new terms of the contract would be for the terms July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Attachments: (1)

Charter School Contract - ACEA 2026-27

VIII. Consider approval of the renewal of Windover High School's contract to operate a public school academy

Description: The current contract to operate a public school academy for Windover expires on June 30, 2026. The new terms of the contract would be for the terms July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Attachments: (1)

Charter School Contract - WHS 2026-27

IX. Consider approval of the reappointment of Cheri King to the Windover Board of Directors

Description: The Windover High School Board of Directors has unanimously recommended the reappointment of Cheri King to its board of directors for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

Attachments: (1)

Re-Nominate Cheri King 4-20-26

X. Consider approval of the agreement between MCESA and the Midland Intermediate Federation of Teachers

Attachments: (1)

Agreement w: Teacher Union

XI. 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.

XII. Adjournment

May 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

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