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     
Director of Finance Chelsea McGuire
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
  • Three Lakes Association
    • Elk Rapids High School Juniors, Elsie Thomas and Brookelyn Jennings
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - BACK TO SCHOOL UPDATES
  • Katie Veith - Lakeland Elementary 
  • Josh Haggerty - Cherryland Middle School
  • Jack Young - Elk Rapids High School
V. 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. 
VI. 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
  • August 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
  • August 25, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $516,334.85
  • Bond - $346,311.79
  • Capital - $24,312.50
PERSONNEL
42-26
APPROVAL OF ANDREA REFFITT AS LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Andrea Reffitt be approved as Lead Preschool Teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Reffitt will be placed at Step 2 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

43-26 APPROVAL OF KYLIE ROBINSON AS ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Kylie Robinson be approved as Assistant Preschool Teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Ms. Robinson will be placed at Step 1 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

44-26 APPROVAL OF STEPHANIE EWING AS ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Stephanie Ewing be approved as Assistant Preschool Teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Ewing will be placed at Step 6 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

45-26 APPROVAL OF ANNETTE RADOSA AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Annette Radosa be approved as a Title I paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Radosa will be placed at Step 5 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

46-26 APPROVAL OF DEB YOUNG AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Deb Young be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Young will be placed at Step 5 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

47-26 APPROVAL OF JULIE HORRIGHS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Julie Horrighs be approved as a paraprofessional at Elk Rapids High School. Ms. Horrighs will be placed at Step 5 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

48-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MARGARET LEARNER AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Margaret Learner, as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary, be approved as of September 10, 2026. 

49-26 APPROVAL OF PAUL WONACOTT AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Paul Wonacott be approved as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School. Mr. Wonacott will be assigned to 2 days/week for 2 hours/day and placed at Step 6 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

50-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SUSAN BERGMANS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Susan Bermans as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of September 11, 2026.

DONATIONS
VII. ACTION ITEMS    
VII.A. 51-26 APPROVAL OF PAY INCREASE FOR LAURA JACKSON
RESOLVED: That the pay increase for Laura Jackson to $36.05 be approved for the 26-27 school year.
VII.B. 52-26 APPROVAL OF MYIG OVERNIGHT TRIP
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School overnight MYIG trip to Lansing, MI be approved for November 15 - 17, 2026. 
VII.C. 53-26 APPROVAL OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR MASB 2026 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
RESOLVED: That the following Board delegate and alternate be approved for the Michigan Association of School Boards on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.:
Delegate: 
Alternate:
VII.D. 54-26 APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION BOILER BID
RESOLVED: That the Transportation Garage Boiler Replacement bid be approved as presented.
 
VII.E. 55-26 APPROVAL OF CONTINUITY OF ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS PLAN/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
RESOLVED: That the Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan/Emergency Operations Plan, as required by Policy 8300, be approved as presented.
VII.F. 56-26 APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AS REQUIRED BY BOARD POLICY 2210 & 2231
RESOLVED: That the curriculum development be approved as required by Board Policy 2210 & 2231, as presented.
VIII. 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.
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • CMS Community Open House
    • October 12, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Superintendent McKenna Goal Creation
X. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
XI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • Back to School Updates
XII. MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Produced by Chelsea McGuire
XIII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Facilities/Finance Committee
XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
XV. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • September 30, 2026 - Early Release Day, 90 minutes
  • October 12, 2026 - No School, District PD
  • October 12, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM - September 14, 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     
Director of Finance Chelsea McGuire
Description:
  
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
  • Three Lakes Association
    • Elk Rapids High School Juniors, Elsie Thomas and Brookelyn Jennings
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - BACK TO SCHOOL UPDATES
  • Katie Veith - Lakeland Elementary 
  • Josh Haggerty - Cherryland Middle School
  • Jack Young - Elk Rapids High School
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
  • August 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
  • August 25, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $516,334.85
  • Bond - $346,311.79
  • Capital - $24,312.50
PERSONNEL
42-26
APPROVAL OF ANDREA REFFITT AS LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Andrea Reffitt be approved as Lead Preschool Teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Reffitt will be placed at Step 2 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

43-26 APPROVAL OF KYLIE ROBINSON AS ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Kylie Robinson be approved as Assistant Preschool Teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Ms. Robinson will be placed at Step 1 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

44-26 APPROVAL OF STEPHANIE EWING AS ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Stephanie Ewing be approved as Assistant Preschool Teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Ewing will be placed at Step 6 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

45-26 APPROVAL OF ANNETTE RADOSA AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Annette Radosa be approved as a Title I paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Radosa will be placed at Step 5 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

46-26 APPROVAL OF DEB YOUNG AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Deb Young be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Young will be placed at Step 5 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

47-26 APPROVAL OF JULIE HORRIGHS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Julie Horrighs be approved as a paraprofessional at Elk Rapids High School. Ms. Horrighs will be placed at Step 5 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

48-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MARGARET LEARNER AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Margaret Learner, as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary, be approved as of September 10, 2026. 

49-26 APPROVAL OF PAUL WONACOTT AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Paul Wonacott be approved as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School. Mr. Wonacott will be assigned to 2 days/week for 2 hours/day and placed at Step 6 of the ERSSA Master Agreement.

50-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SUSAN BERGMANS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Susan Bermans as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of September 11, 2026.

DONATIONS
Attachments:
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS    
Subject:
51-26 APPROVAL OF PAY INCREASE FOR LAURA JACKSON
RESOLVED: That the pay increase for Laura Jackson to $36.05 be approved for the 26-27 school year.
Subject:
52-26 APPROVAL OF MYIG OVERNIGHT TRIP
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School overnight MYIG trip to Lansing, MI be approved for November 15 - 17, 2026. 
Attachments:
Subject:
53-26 APPROVAL OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR MASB 2026 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
RESOLVED: That the following Board delegate and alternate be approved for the Michigan Association of School Boards on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.:
Delegate: 
Alternate:
Subject:
54-26 APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION BOILER BID
RESOLVED: That the Transportation Garage Boiler Replacement bid be approved as presented.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
55-26 APPROVAL OF CONTINUITY OF ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS PLAN/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
RESOLVED: That the Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan/Emergency Operations Plan, as required by Policy 8300, be approved as presented.
Subject:
56-26 APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AS REQUIRED BY BOARD POLICY 2210 & 2231
RESOLVED: That the curriculum development be approved as required by Board Policy 2210 & 2231, 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
  • CMS Community Open House
    • October 12, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
  • Superintendent McKenna Goal Creation
Description:
Subject:
CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • Back to School Updates
Subject:
MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Produced by Chelsea McGuire
Attachments:
Subject:
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Facilities/Finance Committee
Subject:
BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • September 30, 2026 - Early Release Day, 90 minutes
  • October 12, 2026 - No School, District PD
  • October 12, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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