Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                      Trustee Scott Moore
Vice-President Tara Kribs                     Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Secretary Sherry Steffen                       Trustee Jeff Hill
Treasurer Darryl Antcliff                                          
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron     
Director of Finance Laurie McCann 
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
  • Gene & Dean Veliquette Soccer Complex Dedication
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
  • Fall Athletics - Brett Graham
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
  • November 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $408,240.52
  • Bond - $290,716.91
  • Capital - $22,160.00
  • Daycare - $2,795.50
  • Lunch Fund - $96,428.74
  • Trust - $30,663.87
PERSONNEL
67-25 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF CARRIE PARKS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Carrie Parks as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of December 1, 2025.

68-25 APPROVAL OF BEANIE SEND AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Beanie Send be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Send will be assigned to 17 hours per week and placed at Step 4 of the wage scale.

69-25 APPROVAL OF LAUREN MERENDINO AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Lauren Merendino be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Merendino will be assigned to 35 hours per week and placed at Step 4 of the wage scale.

70-25 APPROVAL OF STEPHANIE EWING AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Stephanie Ewing be approved as the cheerleading coach for Cherryland Middle School. Ms. Ewing will be placed at Step 1 of the Schedule B section of the Master Agreement.

71-25 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, OF ROXANNE SARASIN AS A COOK
RESOLVED: That the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Roxanne Sarasin as head cook for Lakeland Elementary as of January 1, 2026. 

72-25 APPROVAL OF NATHAN BUTTE AS FACILITIES/OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
RESOLVED: That Nathan Butte be approved as Facilities/Operations Supervisor for Elk Rapids Schools. Mr. Butte will be placed at Step 5 of the administrative salary schedule and will begin on December 15, 2025. 

73-25 APPROVAL OF KATHRYN VEITH AS INTERIM LAKELAND ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
RESOLVED: That Kathryn Veith be approved as the Interim Lakeland Elementary Principal. Mrs. Veith will be placed at Step 1 of the administrative salary schedule and began on December 1, 2025.

74-25 APPROVAL OF MELISSA BOCARDO AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RESOLVED: That Melissa Bocardo be approved as Administrative Assistant at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Bocardo will be placed at Step 1 of the wage scale. 

75-25 APPROVAL OF ELAINE DIGIOVANNI AS LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RESOLVED: That Elaine DiGiovanni be approved as Lead Administrative Assistant at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. DiGiovanni will receive the Grandfathered hourly rate of $22.28/hour.

DONATIONS
  • The Bellaire Professional Centre LLC - $1,000
    • Elk Rapids Band Boosters
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Board Policy Update 39-2 First Reading:
    • 1430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 3430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 4430 - Leaves of Absence
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 Discrimination First Reading:
    • 1422 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 1422.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 1623 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 1662 - Anti-Harassment
    • 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
    • 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability
    • 3122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 3122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 3123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 3362 - Anti-Harassment
    • 4122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 4122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 4123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 4362 - Anti-Harassment
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 First Reading:
    • 2210 - Curriculum Development
    • 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
    • 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program
    • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
    • 5120 - Assignment within District
    • 5460 - Graduation Requirements
    • 5517.01 - Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students
    • 7540.02 - Digital Content and Accessibility
    • 7541 - Electronic Data Processing Disaster Recovery Plan
    • 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan
    • 8305 - Information Security
VIII. ACTION ITEMS    
VIII.A. 76-25 APPROVAL OF CORRECTION TO THE PROBATIONARY STATUS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS
RESOLVED: That the completion of the probationary period of employment for the following teachers be approved as presented.
  • Katherine Theisen
  • Erin Paxson
  • Lindsey McCarty
VIII.B. 77-25 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT SALARY INCREASE RESOLUTION
RESOLVED: That the superintendent salary increase resolution be approved as presented.
VIII.C. 78-25 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2026 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following Elk Rapids High School Fall 2026 Coaches be approved as presented.
School Year: 2026-2027    
Season Sport Coach Recommendation
Fall: Girls Girl's Cross Country Remi King
  Girl's Golf Mike Newhouse
  Girl's Volleyball: Varsity Katie Placek
  Girl's Volleyball: JV Post: Ashlee Friess Resigned
  Girl's Volleyball: F Post: Ashlee Crissman Resigned.
     
Fall: Boys Boy's Cross Country Remi King
  Boy's Football: Varsity Nate Butte
  Boy's Football: Assistant Varsity Ken Johnston
  Boy's Football: JV Mark Schaub
  Boy's Football: Assistant JV Chris O'Connell
  Boy's Soccer: Varsity Nate Plum
  Boy's Soccer: JV Eric Cole
  Boy's Tennis: Varsity Brad Sullivan
     
Fall: Co-Ed Equestrian Sandy Jenson
  Cheerleading Jackie Paulosky
VIII.D. 79-25 APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY AMENDMENTS - SECOND READING
  • Board Policy Update 39-2 Second Reading:
    • 1430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 3430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 4430 - Leaves of Absence
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 Discrimination Second Reading:
    • 1422 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 1422.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 1623 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 1662 - Anti-Harassment
    • 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
    • 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability
    • 3122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 3122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 3123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 3362 - Anti-Harassment
    • 4122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 4122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 4123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 4362 - Anti-Harassment
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 Second Reading:
    • 2210 - Curriculum Development
    • 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
    • 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program
    • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
    • 5120 - Assignment within District
    • 5460 - Graduation Requirements
    • 5517.01 - Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students
    • 7540.02 - Digital Content and Accessibility
    • 7541 - Electronic Data Processing Disaster Recovery Plan
    • 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan
    • 8305 - Information Security
VIII.E. 80-25 APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT FOR KATHRYN VEITH
RESOLVED: That the administrative contract for Kathryn Veith be approved as presented.
VIII.F. 81-25 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT FOR NATHAN BUTTE
RESOLVED: That the administrative contract for Nathan Butte be approved as presented.
VIII.G. 82-25 APPROVAL OF SOCCER COMPLEX OFFICIAL DEDICATION AND NAME CHANGE OF THE FIELD
RESOLVED: That the name of the Elk Rapids High School Soccer Complex now be named the "Dean & Gene Veliquette Soccer Complex". 
IX. 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.
X. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
XI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • 31aa
  • Bond Update
  • Winter Concerts
XII. MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • November 2025
XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
XIV. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • December 11, 2025 - CMS Band Concert
  • December 17, 2025 - Lakeland Holiday Concert
  • December 18, 2025 - Mill Creek Holiday Concert
  • December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026 - Winter Break
  • January 5, 2026 - School Resumes
  • January 12, 2026 - Organization & Regular Board Meetings
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - December 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                      Trustee Scott Moore
Vice-President Tara Kribs                     Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Secretary Sherry Steffen                       Trustee Jeff Hill
Treasurer Darryl Antcliff                                          
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron     
Director of Finance Laurie McCann 
Description:
  
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
  • Gene & Dean Veliquette Soccer Complex Dedication
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
  • Fall Athletics - Brett Graham
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
  • November 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $408,240.52
  • Bond - $290,716.91
  • Capital - $22,160.00
  • Daycare - $2,795.50
  • Lunch Fund - $96,428.74
  • Trust - $30,663.87
PERSONNEL
67-25 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF CARRIE PARKS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Carrie Parks as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of December 1, 2025.

68-25 APPROVAL OF BEANIE SEND AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Beanie Send be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Send will be assigned to 17 hours per week and placed at Step 4 of the wage scale.

69-25 APPROVAL OF LAUREN MERENDINO AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Lauren Merendino be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Merendino will be assigned to 35 hours per week and placed at Step 4 of the wage scale.

70-25 APPROVAL OF STEPHANIE EWING AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Stephanie Ewing be approved as the cheerleading coach for Cherryland Middle School. Ms. Ewing will be placed at Step 1 of the Schedule B section of the Master Agreement.

71-25 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT, OF ROXANNE SARASIN AS A COOK
RESOLVED: That the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Roxanne Sarasin as head cook for Lakeland Elementary as of January 1, 2026. 

72-25 APPROVAL OF NATHAN BUTTE AS FACILITIES/OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
RESOLVED: That Nathan Butte be approved as Facilities/Operations Supervisor for Elk Rapids Schools. Mr. Butte will be placed at Step 5 of the administrative salary schedule and will begin on December 15, 2025. 

73-25 APPROVAL OF KATHRYN VEITH AS INTERIM LAKELAND ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
RESOLVED: That Kathryn Veith be approved as the Interim Lakeland Elementary Principal. Mrs. Veith will be placed at Step 1 of the administrative salary schedule and began on December 1, 2025.

74-25 APPROVAL OF MELISSA BOCARDO AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RESOLVED: That Melissa Bocardo be approved as Administrative Assistant at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Bocardo will be placed at Step 1 of the wage scale. 

75-25 APPROVAL OF ELAINE DIGIOVANNI AS LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RESOLVED: That Elaine DiGiovanni be approved as Lead Administrative Assistant at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. DiGiovanni will receive the Grandfathered hourly rate of $22.28/hour.

DONATIONS
  • The Bellaire Professional Centre LLC - $1,000
    • Elk Rapids Band Boosters
Attachments:
Subject:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Board Policy Update 39-2 First Reading:
    • 1430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 3430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 4430 - Leaves of Absence
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 Discrimination First Reading:
    • 1422 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 1422.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 1623 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 1662 - Anti-Harassment
    • 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
    • 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability
    • 3122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 3122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 3123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 3362 - Anti-Harassment
    • 4122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 4122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 4123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 4362 - Anti-Harassment
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 First Reading:
    • 2210 - Curriculum Development
    • 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
    • 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program
    • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
    • 5120 - Assignment within District
    • 5460 - Graduation Requirements
    • 5517.01 - Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students
    • 7540.02 - Digital Content and Accessibility
    • 7541 - Electronic Data Processing Disaster Recovery Plan
    • 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan
    • 8305 - Information Security
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS    
Subject:
76-25 APPROVAL OF CORRECTION TO THE PROBATIONARY STATUS OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHERS
RESOLVED: That the completion of the probationary period of employment for the following teachers be approved as presented.
  • Katherine Theisen
  • Erin Paxson
  • Lindsey McCarty
Attachments:
Subject:
77-25 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT SALARY INCREASE RESOLUTION
RESOLVED: That the superintendent salary increase resolution be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
78-25 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2026 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following Elk Rapids High School Fall 2026 Coaches be approved as presented.
School Year: 2026-2027    
Season Sport Coach Recommendation
Fall: Girls Girl's Cross Country Remi King
  Girl's Golf Mike Newhouse
  Girl's Volleyball: Varsity Katie Placek
  Girl's Volleyball: JV Post: Ashlee Friess Resigned
  Girl's Volleyball: F Post: Ashlee Crissman Resigned.
     
Fall: Boys Boy's Cross Country Remi King
  Boy's Football: Varsity Nate Butte
  Boy's Football: Assistant Varsity Ken Johnston
  Boy's Football: JV Mark Schaub
  Boy's Football: Assistant JV Chris O'Connell
  Boy's Soccer: Varsity Nate Plum
  Boy's Soccer: JV Eric Cole
  Boy's Tennis: Varsity Brad Sullivan
     
Fall: Co-Ed Equestrian Sandy Jenson
  Cheerleading Jackie Paulosky
Subject:
79-25 APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY AMENDMENTS - SECOND READING
  • Board Policy Update 39-2 Second Reading:
    • 1430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 3430 - Leaves of Absence
    • 4430 - Leaves of Absence
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 Discrimination Second Reading:
    • 1422 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 1422.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 1623 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 1662 - Anti-Harassment
    • 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
    • 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability
    • 3122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 3122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 3123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 3362 - Anti-Harassment
    • 4122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Anti-Harassment
    • 4122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee
    • 4123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
    • 4362 - Anti-Harassment
  • Board Policy Update 40-1 Second Reading:
    • 2210 - Curriculum Development
    • 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
    • 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program
    • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
    • 5120 - Assignment within District
    • 5460 - Graduation Requirements
    • 5517.01 - Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students
    • 7540.02 - Digital Content and Accessibility
    • 7541 - Electronic Data Processing Disaster Recovery Plan
    • 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan
    • 8305 - Information Security
Subject:
80-25 APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT FOR KATHRYN VEITH
RESOLVED: That the administrative contract for Kathryn Veith be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
81-25 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT FOR NATHAN BUTTE
RESOLVED: That the administrative contract for Nathan Butte be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
82-25 APPROVAL OF SOCCER COMPLEX OFFICIAL DEDICATION AND NAME CHANGE OF THE FIELD
RESOLVED: That the name of the Elk Rapids High School Soccer Complex now be named the "Dean & Gene Veliquette Soccer Complex". 
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:
CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subject:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • 31aa
  • Bond Update
  • Winter Concerts
Subject:
MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • November 2025
Subject:
BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • December 11, 2025 - CMS Band Concert
  • December 17, 2025 - Lakeland Holiday Concert
  • December 18, 2025 - Mill Creek Holiday Concert
  • December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026 - Winter Break
  • January 5, 2026 - School Resumes
  • January 12, 2026 - Organization & Regular Board Meetings
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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