Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:

President Jennifer Brown                      Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Vice-President Tara Kribs                     Trustee Jeff Hill
Secretary Sherry Steffen                       Trustee Steven Merchant
Treasurer Scott Moore                                         
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
  • Cherryland Middle School 
    • SLAM Students
  • Elk Rapids High School Winter Athletics
    • Brett Graham
IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations:  Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the school board on agenda items only may speak at this time. Person addressing the board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize the citizen before speaking. 
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite business by grouping routine items together to be dealt with by one board motion without discussion beyond asking questions for simple clarification. Any board member may ask that any item on the consent agenda be removed and placed elsewhere on the agenda for discussion or due to conflicts. Such requests will be granted. If an item is not removed from the consent agenda, the action noted on the agenda is approved by motions to adopt the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $343,058.78
  • Capital - $22,450.00
  • Bond - $18,000.00
PERSONNEL
121-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF LINDA DART, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Linda Dart, for the purpose of retirement, as the Lead Preschool Teacher at Lakeland Elementary, be approved as of June 5, 2026.

122-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MACY PINER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Macy Piner as a Teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of June 5, 2026.

123-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF JULIE GREENE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Julie Greene, for the purpose of retirement, be approved as of June 30, 2026.

124-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SUSAN FLORES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Susan Flores, for the purpose of retirement, be approved as of June 30, 2026.

125-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF CHRIS O'CONNELL AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Chris O'Connell as JV Football Coach be approved as of April 8, 2026.

DONATIONS
None.
VI. ACTION ITEMS    
VI.A. 126-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 DISTRICT CALENDAR PENDING STATE LABOR DAY APPROVAL
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 District Calendar be approved, as presented, pending the State Labor Day Waiver final approval.
VI.B. 127-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL CARPET RFP
RESOLVED: That the Elk Rapids High School Carpet Bid be awarded to Ritsema Associates, as presented.
VI.C. 128-26 APPROVAL OF UHY/MANER COSTERISAN AUDIT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RESOLVED: That the Maner Costerisan Audit Scope and Objectives be approved, as presented.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations:  Same as above. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the Elk Rapids School Board on a matter not listed on this agenda may speak at this time. Persons addressing the school board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize that the attendees wishing to speak on matters listed on the agenda will be permitted, under the same limitations, to speak when the matter is brought before the board.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Inter-District Cooperative Open Enrollment Agreement 2026-29
  • Preschool Programming
IX. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Garrett Skurnit
X. MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Presented by Beverly Mobley
XI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • Bond Update
  • Capital Projects Update
  • Negotiations Update
XII. BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
XIII. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • May 1, 2026 - 1/2 Day for Students, PM PD for Staff
  • May 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - April 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:

President Jennifer Brown                      Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Vice-President Tara Kribs                     Trustee Jeff Hill
Secretary Sherry Steffen                       Trustee Steven Merchant
Treasurer Scott Moore                                         
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
Description:
  
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
  • Cherryland Middle School 
    • SLAM Students
  • Elk Rapids High School Winter Athletics
    • Brett Graham
Attachments:
Subject:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations:  Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the school board on agenda items only may speak at this time. Person addressing the board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize the citizen before speaking. 
Description:

 
Subject:
CONSENT AGENDA
The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite business by grouping routine items together to be dealt with by one board motion without discussion beyond asking questions for simple clarification. Any board member may ask that any item on the consent agenda be removed and placed elsewhere on the agenda for discussion or due to conflicts. Such requests will be granted. If an item is not removed from the consent agenda, the action noted on the agenda is approved by motions to adopt the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $343,058.78
  • Capital - $22,450.00
  • Bond - $18,000.00
PERSONNEL
121-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF LINDA DART, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Linda Dart, for the purpose of retirement, as the Lead Preschool Teacher at Lakeland Elementary, be approved as of June 5, 2026.

122-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MACY PINER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Macy Piner as a Teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of June 5, 2026.

123-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF JULIE GREENE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Julie Greene, for the purpose of retirement, be approved as of June 30, 2026.

124-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SUSAN FLORES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Susan Flores, for the purpose of retirement, be approved as of June 30, 2026.

125-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF CHRIS O'CONNELL AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Chris O'Connell as JV Football Coach be approved as of April 8, 2026.

DONATIONS
None.
Attachments:
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS    
Subject:
126-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 DISTRICT CALENDAR PENDING STATE LABOR DAY APPROVAL
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 District Calendar be approved, as presented, pending the State Labor Day Waiver final approval.
Attachments:
Subject:
127-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL CARPET RFP
RESOLVED: That the Elk Rapids High School Carpet Bid be awarded to Ritsema Associates, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
128-26 APPROVAL OF UHY/MANER COSTERISAN AUDIT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RESOLVED: That the Maner Costerisan Audit Scope and Objectives be approved, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations:  Same as above. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the Elk Rapids School Board on a matter not listed on this agenda may speak at this time. Persons addressing the school board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize that the attendees wishing to speak on matters listed on the agenda will be permitted, under the same limitations, to speak when the matter is brought before the board.
Description:

 
Subject:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Inter-District Cooperative Open Enrollment Agreement 2026-29
  • Preschool Programming
Subject:
CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Garrett Skurnit
Subject:
MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Presented by Beverly Mobley
Attachments:
Subject:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • Bond Update
  • Capital Projects Update
  • Negotiations Update
Subject:
BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • May 1, 2026 - 1/2 Day for Students, PM PD for Staff
  • May 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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