July 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM - July 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
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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 Interim Director of Finance Beverly Mobley |
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CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
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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. |
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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
01-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF MONICA MALBOUEF AS A TEACHER RESOLVED: That the resignation of Monica Malbouef as a teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of August 22, 2026. 02-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF PAUL WONACOTT AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL RESOLVED: That the resignation of Paul Wonacott as a paraprofessional at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of June 30, 2026. 03-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2026 COACHES RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Fall 2026 Season: JV Football Head Coach: Matt Rainey JV Football Assistant Coach: Emilio Bocardo Freshmen Volleyball: Jesse Kramer 04-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL SPRING 2027 COACHES RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Spring 2027 Season: Varsity Softball: Erin Merchant JV Softball: Olivia Anguilm Varsity Baseball: Tim Barber JV Baseball: Zach Platt Boys Varsity Track: Cam Ward Girls Varsity Track: Mary Pray Girls Varsity Soccer: Andrea Krakow Girls JV Soccer: TBD Boys Golf: Hayden Carpenter Girls Tennis: Kelly Croftchik 05-26 APPROVAL OF CHERRYLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES RESOLVED: That the following coaches be approved for the Fall and Winter 2026-27 Seasons: Fall: Football: Chris Sieklucki & Chris White Cheer: Stephanie Ewing 7th Grade Volleyball: TBD 8th Grade Volleyball: Jill Thomas Cross Country: Heather Weaver Winter: 7th Grade Boys Basketball: Spencer Impellizzeri 8th Grade Boys Basketball: Tim Hildreth Combo Team: Kip Knight Cheer: Stephanie Ewing 7th Grade Girls Basketball: TBD 8th Grade Girls Basketball: Quinn Magsig Combo Team: TBD 06-26 APPROVAL OF CHELSEA MCGUIRE AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE RESOLVED: That Chelsea McGuire be approved as Director of Finance for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy. 07-26 APPROVAL OF HEATHER KARL AS ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL SPECIALIST RESOLVED: That Heather Karl be approved as Accounting/Payroll Specialist for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy. 08-26 APPROVAL OF BEANIE SEND AS A TEACHER RESOLVED: That Beanie Send be approved as a Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Send will be placed at BA Step 4 of the Master Agreement. DONATIONS None. |
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ACTION ITEMS
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09-26 APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED: That the following employee contracts be approved as presented:
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10-26 APPROVAL OF STUDENT FEES, FINES AND SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6152
RESOLVED: That the Student Fees, Fines and Supplies be approved as presented and required by Policy 6152. |
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11-26 APPROVAL OF TRAVEL PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6550
RESOLVED: That Travel Payment/Reimbursement be approved as presented and required by Policy 6550. |
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12-26 APPROVAL OF RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 9700
RESOLVED: That Relations with Special Interest Groups be approved as presented and required by Policy 9700. |
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13-26 APPROVAL OF SHORT AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 7100.1
RESOLVED: That Short and Long-Range Planning be approved as presented and required by Policy 7100.1. |
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14-26 APPROVAL OF DISTRICT USE OF CREDIT CARDS AS REQUIRED BY POLICY 6423
RESOLVED: That District Use of Credit Cards be approved as presented and required by Policy 6423. |
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15-26 APPROVAL OF WELLNESS REQUIRED BY POLICY 8510
RESOLVED: That the Wellness, as required by Policy 8510, be approved as presented. |
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STUDY SESSION
This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school-related matters, and to relate items of interest. No action is taken during this time. Occasionally, closed sessions are scheduled to discuss confidential personnel, negotiations, or property matters. Closed Session
(e) To consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body. |
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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. |
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
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BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
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SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
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ADJOURNMENT
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