June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM - June 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

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       
Interim Director of Finance Beverly Mobley                          
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron     

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

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. 

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

• May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILLS

• General Fund - $906,549.66
• Bond - $48,492.89

PERSONNEL
142-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF CARISSA DAVIS AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Carissa Davis as a Special Education Teacher at Lakeland Elementary be approved at the end of the current EREA contract.

143-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF KAREN MILLER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, AS ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Karen Miller, for the purpose of retirement, as Assistant Business Manager, be approved as of September 30, 2026.

144-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MARK SCHAUB AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Mark Schaub as JV Football Coach be approved as of May 27, 2026.

145-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF KIMBERLY KRAMER AS STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Kimberly Kramer, as Student Services Administrator, be approved as of July 31, 2026.

146-26 APPROVAL OF REBECCA HELDRETH AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Rebecca Heldreth be approved as a Math Teacher at Cherryland Middle School. Mrs. Heldreth will be placed at Step 12 of the Master Agreement.

147-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF BRET GUTKNECHT AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Bret Gutknecht as a teacher at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of June 5, 2026. 

DONATIONS
None.

ACTION ITEMS    

148-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-27 MHSAA MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION
RESOLVED: That the 2026-27 MSHAA Membership Resolution be approved as presented.

149-26 APPROVAL OF THE 2026 TAX RATE REQUESTS
RESOLVED: That the 2026 Tax Rate Requests be approved as presented by Beverly Mobley.

150-26 APPROVAL OF TENNIS COURT BIDS
RESOLVED: That the Tennis Court bids be approved as presented.

151-26 APPROVAL OF ERHS SERVING COUNTER BID
RESOLVED: That the Elk Rapids High School Serving Counter Bid be approved as presented.

152-26 APPROVAL OF PROBATIONARY AND NON-PROBATIONARY TEACHERS REQUIRED BY POLICIES 3142 & 3370
RESOLVED: That the probationary and non-probationary teachers be approved as presented.

153-26 APPROVAL OF POLICY - SECOND READING
RESOLVED: That the following board policies be approved as presented.

• Board Policy Update - Second Reading
  • 0100 - Definitions
  • 1410 - Staff Ethics
  • 2370.01 - Online/Blended Learning Program
  • 2417 - Comprehensive School Health Education
  • 2418 - Sex Education
  • 3120.09 - Volunteers
  • 4120.09 - Volunteers
  • 4210 - Staff Ethics
  • 5136 - Wireless Communications Devices (WCDs)
  • 5336 - Care of Students with Diabetes
  • 6320 - Purchasing
  • 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
  • 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • 8120.09 - Volunteers
  • 8402 - Emergency Operations Plan
  • 8655 - Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs

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.

CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Forgiven Days Update
• Summer Capital Projects/Bond Work Update

MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT

• Presented by Beverly Mobley

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Safety Committee
• Facilities/Finance Committee

BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS

• June 22, 2026 - Budget Hearing, 5:00 pm
• June 22, 2026 - Board Workshop Meeting, 5:20 pm
• July 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 8:15 am

ADJOURNMENT