Meeting Agenda
I. 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     
Director of Finance Laurie McCann 
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATION 
  • Advocacy Certification
    • Sherry Steffen
    • Tara Kribs
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
  • Elk Rapids High School
    • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Musical
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
  • February 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $469,805.84
  • Capital - $87,130.00
  • Bond - $555,368.84
PERSONNEL
109-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SANDY JANSEN AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sandy Jansen as Equestrian Coach at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of February 23, 2026.

110-26 APPROVAL OF JESSE STARR AS A DRIVER
RESOLVED: That Jesse Starr be approved as a bus driver. Mr. Starr will be assigned to 30 hours/week and will be placed at Step 1 of the Transportation Master Agreement.

111-26 APPROVAL OF MICHELLE WHITE AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Michelle White be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. White will be placed at the grandfathered rate of $17.61 and will be assigned to 20 hours/week for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.

112-26 APPROVAL OF SARA WATERMAN AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Sara Waterman be approved as a special education paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary. Sara will be placed at Step 1 of the Master Agreement and will be assigned to 35 hours/week.

113-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF KELLY CIBIK AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Kelly Cibik as a teacher at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of June 5, 2026.

114-26 APPROVAL OF ZACH PLATT AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Zach Platt be approved as JV Baseball Coach at Elk Rapids High School. Mr. Platt will be placed at Step 1 of the Schedule B Master Agreement.

115-26 APPROVAL RESIGNATION OF LAURIE MCCANN AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Laurie McCann as Director of Finance for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy be approved as of June 30, 2026.

DONATIONS
None.
VII. ACTION ITEMS    
VII.A. 116-26 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CHARTWELLS K12
RESOLVED: That the contract between Elk Rapids Schools and Chartwells K12, beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027, be approved.
VII.B. 117-26 APPROVAL OF ROOF REPLACEMENT
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School roof replacement quote, prepared by Arrow Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC, be approved as presented.
VII.C. 118-26 APPROVAL OF 27L EDUCATION STIPEND
RESOLVED: That the 27l Educator Stipend be approved for the following employment groups, as presented:
  • Teachers
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Preschool Lead Teachers
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Transportation Employees
  • Principals
  • Cabinet Members
  • Supervisors
VII.D. 119-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-26 GENERAL FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-26 General Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented.
VII.E. 120-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-26 FOOD SERVICE REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-26 Food Service Revised Budget be approved as presented
VIII. 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.
IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Strategic Plan: Communications/Community Engagement
    • Perception Survey
    • Public Relations
X. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Email Communication from Martyn Waddell
XI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • Bond Update
  • 2026-2027 Calendar Update
XII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Athletics Council
  • Curriculum Council
  • Facilities/Finance Committee
  • Sex Education/Wellness Committee
XIII. 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.
XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
XV. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • March 28 - April 5, 2026 - Spring Break
  • April 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - March 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
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     
Director of Finance Laurie McCann 
Description:
  
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION 
  • Advocacy Certification
    • Sherry Steffen
    • Tara Kribs
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
  • Elk Rapids High School
    • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Musical
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
  • February 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $469,805.84
  • Capital - $87,130.00
  • Bond - $555,368.84
PERSONNEL
109-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SANDY JANSEN AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sandy Jansen as Equestrian Coach at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of February 23, 2026.

110-26 APPROVAL OF JESSE STARR AS A DRIVER
RESOLVED: That Jesse Starr be approved as a bus driver. Mr. Starr will be assigned to 30 hours/week and will be placed at Step 1 of the Transportation Master Agreement.

111-26 APPROVAL OF MICHELLE WHITE AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Michelle White be approved as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. White will be placed at the grandfathered rate of $17.61 and will be assigned to 20 hours/week for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.

112-26 APPROVAL OF SARA WATERMAN AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Sara Waterman be approved as a special education paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary. Sara will be placed at Step 1 of the Master Agreement and will be assigned to 35 hours/week.

113-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF KELLY CIBIK AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Kelly Cibik as a teacher at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of June 5, 2026.

114-26 APPROVAL OF ZACH PLATT AS A COACH
RESOLVED: That Zach Platt be approved as JV Baseball Coach at Elk Rapids High School. Mr. Platt will be placed at Step 1 of the Schedule B Master Agreement.

115-26 APPROVAL RESIGNATION OF LAURIE MCCANN AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Laurie McCann as Director of Finance for Elk Rapids Schools and Mill Creek Academy be approved as of June 30, 2026.

DONATIONS
None.
Attachments:
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS    
Subject:
116-26 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CHARTWELLS K12
RESOLVED: That the contract between Elk Rapids Schools and Chartwells K12, beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2027, be approved.
Attachments:
Subject:
117-26 APPROVAL OF ROOF REPLACEMENT
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School roof replacement quote, prepared by Arrow Roofing and Sheet Metal LLC, be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
118-26 APPROVAL OF 27L EDUCATION STIPEND
RESOLVED: That the 27l Educator Stipend be approved for the following employment groups, as presented:
  • Teachers
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Preschool Lead Teachers
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Transportation Employees
  • Principals
  • Cabinet Members
  • Supervisors
Attachments:
Subject:
119-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-26 GENERAL FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-26 General Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
120-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-26 FOOD SERVICE REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-26 Food Service Revised Budget be approved as presented
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:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Strategic Plan: Communications/Community Engagement
    • Perception Survey
    • Public Relations
Subject:
CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Email Communication from Martyn Waddell
Subject:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • Bond Update
  • 2026-2027 Calendar Update
Subject:
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • Athletics Council
  • Curriculum Council
  • Facilities/Finance Committee
  • Sex Education/Wellness Committee
Subject:
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.
Description:

 
Subject:
BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • March 28 - April 5, 2026 - Spring Break
  • April 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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