Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE
1.A. Call to Order 
1.B. Roll Call of the Board
1.C. Welcome and Introductions of Visitors
2. CONSENT AGENDA 
2.A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.C. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS 
2.D. APPROVAL OF BILLS 
2.E. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
4. INFORMATION
4.A. Maintenance and Facilities Report
4.B. Finance Report
4.C. Human Resources & Curriculum Report
4.D. District Technology Report
4.E. Superintendent's Report
4.F. SEA Report
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
5.A. Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) - Representative Approval
5.B. Approval of Elementary and Secondary Handbooks
5.C. Fundraising
5.D. Cell phone policy update
5.E. Fund Balance Policy
6. FINAL THOUGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Schoolcraft Community Schools

13400 S 14th St

Schoolcraft, MI 49087

269-488-7390
Meeting: August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education
Subject:
1. ROUTINE
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order 
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call of the Board
Subject:
1.C. Welcome and Introductions of Visitors
Subject:
2. CONSENT AGENDA 
Description:
  1. (The following are offered as part of the consent agenda.  The motion noted will allow for the authorization of all listed items, without discussion, unless a member of the Board requests that any one or all be considered individually.)
Subject:
2.A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Subject:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description:
Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Subject:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS 
Description:

Resignations
Mark Trumley - 9-12 Social Studies Teacher
Bryan Applin - Athletic Director
Katelin Lopez - Jr/Sr Highschool Assistant Principal 
Rob Ling - MS Football Head Coach

New Hires
Diane Hamilton - 8th Grade English Teacher
Harmon DeVries - 9-12 Social Studies Teacher
Shelley Noyes - Bus Driver
Savannah McDonald - JV Volleyball Coach
Jelena Jergens - Cross Country Assistant Coach 
Jennifer Kaur - Early Childhood Center Admin Assistant 
Crystal Johnson - Eagle Zone After School Aide 
Scott McNees - MS Football Head Coach 
Tim Rieman - Interim Athletic Director



 
Subject:
2.D. APPROVAL OF BILLS 
Description:
Checks Written  
General Fund (11) $ 443.006                 
Food Service (25) $ 30,788
Capital Projects (41) $  3,000
   
Electronic Payments  
General Fund (11) $ 5,207
   
Voids $
   
Total Payments $ 482,001
   
__ Payroll Transfer $ 484,001
__ Payroll Transfer $ 538,230
Total Payroll $ 1,022,915
Subject:
2.E. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
Subject:
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Subject:
4. INFORMATION
Subject:
4.A. Maintenance and Facilities Report
Speaker(s):
Marc Fox
Subject:
4.B. Finance Report
Speaker(s):
Taylor Mikel
Subject:
4.C. Human Resources & Curriculum Report
Speaker(s):
Matt Webster
Subject:
4.D. District Technology Report
Speaker(s):
James Weiss
Subject:
4.E. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
4.F. SEA Report
Speaker(s):
Jenny Stull
Subject:
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
Subject:
5.A. Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) - Representative Approval
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Description:

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a regional committee made up of parents of students with disabilities from each of KRESA's nine constituent districts. The PAC meets at least four times a year to review and provide input on the KRESA Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services.

Leigh Hall has served as Schoolcraft's PAC representative for the past three years and is up for renewal. The board is asked to approve Leigh Hall for an additional term as Schoolcraft's PAC representative.

The PAC also currently has one open seat for a parent representative of a student in grades 7-12. 
Subject:
5.B. Approval of Elementary and Secondary Handbooks
Speaker(s):
Sara Howard & Matt Dailey
Description:
There are no major changes in either handbook. There have been some recent personnel changes at the Jr./Sr. HS level, so we will adjust the contact information before sending it out. Both principals will be on hand for you to ask questions, too. 
Subject:
5.C. Fundraising
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
5.D. Cell phone policy update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Matt Dailey
Description:
Matt Dailey will provide a brief presentation.
Subject:
5.E. Fund Balance Policy
Subject:
6. FINAL THOUGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Subject:
7. ADJOURNMENT

Board Contact Information:

Jennifer Gottschalk      
jenniferjgottschalk@gmail.com
Mr. Jason Walther
jason.walther@waltherfarms.com
Mrs. Katie Redmond
katie@kredmondphotography.com
Mr. Wade Rutkoskie
waderutkoskie@yahoo.com
Mr. Adam Haley
ahaley@kalsec.com
Mr. Christopher Blodgett
chris@cblodgettconstruction.com
Mr. Randy Blankenship
Rlblank03@gmail.com
 

This is to serve as legal notice of call of said meeting:

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                      Jennifer Gottschalk, President

                                                                                      Schoolcraft Board of Education

                                                                                      Schoolcraft, MI 49087

                          

 

In the event you have a disability that requires special accommodation, including the provision of auxiliary aids or services, please advise the Superintendent's office at 269-488-7390. The advance notice of special need will enable us to better accommodate you. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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