Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
2. Administration of the Oath of Office to newly-elected Board Member to the partial term, Nicolia Heineman:

"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Chelsea School District according to the best of my ability."  If so, answer, "I will and I do".
3. Special Presentations & Celebrations
3.a. Student of the Month
* North Creek Elementary - Gavin Richer
* South Meadows Elementary - Alexis Tracy
4. Staff Presentations
4.a. 2025-2026 Finance Audit - Casey Zaski
5. Staff Reports
5.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
5.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
5.c. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
5.d. Technology - Ryan Spencer
5.e. Food Service - Chris Simpson
5.f. Transportation - Corrina Horton
5.g. Special Education - Lisa Nickel
5.h. Early Childhood and Comm Education - Sarah Bentley
6. Superintendent Report & Communications
7. Committee Reports
  • Bond Committee - November 6, 2026
  • Finance Committee - November 6, 2026
    • July 2026 Finance Report
    • August 2026 Finance Report
8. Public Input #1
8.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow up
8.b. Public Comment
8.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
9. Consent Action Items
9.a. Action Item 29-26-27: Approval of the minutes from the November 2, 2026 regular meeting, the November 6, 2026 Bond Committee meeting and the November 6, 2026 Finance Committee meeting.
9.b. Action Item 30-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the July 2028 CHS Europe field trip to Berlin, Prague, Budapest, and Kraków with Jordan Raft.
10. Individual Action Items
10.a. Action Item 31-26-27: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the Series 3 Bond Bid Release #11 as presented and discussed with Chris Marin of Clark Construction at the October 5, 2026 regular Board meeting.
10.b. Action Item 32-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of Thrun June 2026 Policy Updates of:
  • 2406 – Board Officers’ Duties
  • 3108 – Service Animals
  • 3301A – Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds
  • 3303 – Gifts and Donations
  • 3304 – Use of District Property
  • 4104 – Employment Complaint Procedure for Allegations Implicating Civil Rights
  • 4113 – Michigan Earned Sick Time (ESTA)
  • 4210 – Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Tobacco Product Restrictions
  • 4508 – Administrator Non-Renewal
  • 5710 – Student Suicide Prevention
  • 5812CSD– Family Member Student Enrollment (NEOLA 5111.04)
11. Information & Discussion
11.a. 2027-2028 Chelsea High School Course Offering Handbook
11.b. 2027-2028 Beach Middle School Course Offering Handbook
11.c. 2027-2028 Young 5s - 5th Grade Course Offering Handbook
11.d. Emerging Technologies
12. Public Input #2
12.a. Public Comment
12.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
13. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
14. Upcoming Events
  • Friday, November 20, 2026 - Bond Committee Meeting, 8:00am, Central Office
  • Monday, December 7, 2026 - Board Meeting - Worksession, 6:30pm WSEC
15. Adjournment
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Meeting: November 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
Subject:
2. Administration of the Oath of Office to newly-elected Board Member to the partial term, Nicolia Heineman:

"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Chelsea School District according to the best of my ability."  If so, answer, "I will and I do".
Subject:
3. Special Presentations & Celebrations
Subject:
3.a. Student of the Month
* North Creek Elementary - Gavin Richer
* South Meadows Elementary - Alexis Tracy
Subject:
4. Staff Presentations
Subject:
4.a. 2025-2026 Finance Audit - Casey Zaski
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Staff Reports
Subject:
5.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
Attachments:
Subject:
5.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
Attachments:
Subject:
5.c. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
Attachments:
Subject:
5.d. Technology - Ryan Spencer
Attachments:
Subject:
5.e. Food Service - Chris Simpson
Attachments:
Subject:
5.f. Transportation - Corrina Horton
Attachments:
Subject:
5.g. Special Education - Lisa Nickel
Attachments:
Subject:
5.h. Early Childhood and Comm Education - Sarah Bentley
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Superintendent Report & Communications
Subject:
7. Committee Reports
  • Bond Committee - November 6, 2026
  • Finance Committee - November 6, 2026
    • July 2026 Finance Report
    • August 2026 Finance Report
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Public Input #1
Subject:
8.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow up
Subject:
8.b. Public Comment
Subject:
8.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
9. Consent Action Items
Subject:
9.a. Action Item 29-26-27: Approval of the minutes from the November 2, 2026 regular meeting, the November 6, 2026 Bond Committee meeting and the November 6, 2026 Finance Committee meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b. Action Item 30-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the July 2028 CHS Europe field trip to Berlin, Prague, Budapest, and Kraków with Jordan Raft.
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Individual Action Items
Subject:
10.a. Action Item 31-26-27: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the Series 3 Bond Bid Release #11 as presented and discussed with Chris Marin of Clark Construction at the October 5, 2026 regular Board meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.b. Action Item 32-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of Thrun June 2026 Policy Updates of:
  • 2406 – Board Officers’ Duties
  • 3108 – Service Animals
  • 3301A – Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds
  • 3303 – Gifts and Donations
  • 3304 – Use of District Property
  • 4104 – Employment Complaint Procedure for Allegations Implicating Civil Rights
  • 4113 – Michigan Earned Sick Time (ESTA)
  • 4210 – Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Tobacco Product Restrictions
  • 4508 – Administrator Non-Renewal
  • 5710 – Student Suicide Prevention
  • 5812CSD– Family Member Student Enrollment (NEOLA 5111.04)
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Information & Discussion
Subject:
11.a. 2027-2028 Chelsea High School Course Offering Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
11.b. 2027-2028 Beach Middle School Course Offering Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
11.c. 2027-2028 Young 5s - 5th Grade Course Offering Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
11.d. Emerging Technologies
Subject:
12. Public Input #2
Subject:
12.a. Public Comment
Subject:
12.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
13. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
Subject:
14. Upcoming Events
  • Friday, November 20, 2026 - Bond Committee Meeting, 8:00am, Central Office
  • Monday, December 7, 2026 - Board Meeting - Worksession, 6:30pm WSEC
Subject:
15. Adjournment

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