Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
2. Special Presentations & Celebrations
2.a. Student of the Month
* Beach Middle School - Thomas Means
* Chelsea High School - Avery Lay
2.b. Senior Student Board Liaison - Jordan Nelson
3. * Staff Reports
3.a. CHS - Amanda Clor
3.b. BMS - Matt Ceo
3.c. Finance - Nicole Lechner
3.d. Human Resources and Community Education - Marcus Kaemming
3.e. Athletics - Matt Cunningham
3.f. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
3.g. Safety and Security - Doug Whitsel
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
5. Committee Reports
5.a. Finance Committee - March Finance Report
5.b. Personnel Committee - May 12, 2025
5.c. SEAB Committee - May 14, 2025
6. Public Input #1
6.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow-up
6.b. Public Comment
6.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
7. Anti-Bullying Policy Thrun 5207 - Public Hearing
8. * Consent Action Items
8.a. *Action Item: 81-24-25 Approval of the minutes from the May 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and the May 12, 2025 Personnel Committee Meeting.
8.b. Action Item 82-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the 1.0 FTE leave of absence request from Jennifer Haefner for the 2025-2026 school year.
8.c. Action Item 83-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the 1.0 FTE leave of absence request from Carley Wooster for the 2025-2026 school year.
8.d. Action Item: 85-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Chelsea High School Student Handbook
8.e. Action Item: 86-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Beach Middle School Student Handbook
8.f. Action Item: 87-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 South Meadows Elementary and  North Creek Elementary Student Handbook.
8.g. Action Item: 88-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Athletic & Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct.
8.h. Action Item: 89-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the Administrative Contract Renewals.
8.i. Action Item 90-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the CHS Music Department field trip to Toronto, Ontario April 23-26, 2026.
8.j. Action Item 91-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the CHS Marching Band Uniform purchase.  The total cost of the purchase is $77,548.94.
9. * Individual Action Items
9.a. Action Item 92-24-25: Electing a new Board President.
9.a.1) Optional Open Agenda Item for electing additional cabinet positions.
9.b. Action Item 93-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the District Administrator Salary Schedule for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
9.c. Action Item: 95-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the Resolution Designating the District's Election Representatives as Michelle Craig with Heidi Reyst as the alternate for the WISD June 2, 2025 Biennial Election.
9.d. Action Item: 96-24-25: The Board approves our WISD Board election representative to vote for the following WISD Board Candidates:
9.e. Action Item: 97-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the WISD 2025-2026 Budget Resolution.
9.f. Action Item 98-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Non-Exempt Staff policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
4301 - Definition
4302 - Minimum Wage and Overtime
4303 - Compensatory Time
4304 - Employee Timekeeping Responsibilities
4305 - Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (MPMLA) - Intentionally Left Blank
4306 - Assignment and Transfer
4307 - Performance Evaluation
4308 - Reduction and Recall of Non-Exempt Staff
4309 - Discipline and Termination
 
9.g. Action Item 99-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Professional Staff policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
4401 - Definition
4402 - Assignment and Transfer
4403 - Performance Evaluation
4404 - Performance Based Compensation for Teachers - Intentionally Left Blank
4405 - Reduction in Force and Recall
4406 - Professional Improvement Sabbaticals
4407 - Discipline
4408 - Termination
4409 - Non-Renewal
 
9.h. Action Item 100-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Administrators/Supervisors policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
4501 - Definition
4502 - Assignment and Transfer
4503 - Performance Evaluation
4504 - Performance-Based Compensation - Intentionally Left Blank
4505 - Reduction and Recall
4506 - Discipline
4507 - Termination
4508 - Administrator Non-Renewal
9.i. Action Item 101-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Student Conduct and Discipline policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
5206A - Due Process
5206B - Students with Disabilities
5206C - Reinstatement Following Expulsion
5206D - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Non Public School
5206E - Suspension from Class, Subject, or Activity by Teacher
5207 - Anti-Bullying
5208 - Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety
5209 - Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices
5210 - GPS Tracking Device with audio Surveillance Capabilities - Intentionally Left Blank
5211 - Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint
5213 - Personal Protection Orders Against Students
9.j. Action Item 102-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Student Enrollment, Attendance, and Records policy to be in effect July 1, 2025:
5301 - Compulsory Attendance, Absenteeism, and Truancy
10. Information & Discussion
10.a. Filling Board Vacancy Process and Timeline
10.b. 2025 Bond Resolution
10.c. CTE Millage Support Resolution
10.d. Superintendent Contract 
11. Public Input #2
11.a. Public Comment
11.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
12. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
13. Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Policy Committee Meeting, 1:00pm WSEC
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - Board Trustee Vacancy Applications Due
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Graduation, 2:00pm Football Field
Monday, June 9, 2025 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm WSEC
14. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
Subject:
2. Special Presentations & Celebrations
Subject:
2.a. Student of the Month
* Beach Middle School - Thomas Means
* Chelsea High School - Avery Lay
Subject:
2.b. Senior Student Board Liaison - Jordan Nelson
Subject:
3. * Staff Reports
Subject:
3.a. CHS - Amanda Clor
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. BMS - Matt Ceo
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c. Finance - Nicole Lechner
Attachments:
Subject:
3.d. Human Resources and Community Education - Marcus Kaemming
Attachments:
Subject:
3.e. Athletics - Matt Cunningham
Attachments:
Subject:
3.f. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
Attachments:
Subject:
3.g. Safety and Security - Doug Whitsel
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
Subject:
5. Committee Reports
Subject:
5.a. Finance Committee - March Finance Report
Attachments:
Subject:
5.b. Personnel Committee - May 12, 2025
Subject:
5.c. SEAB Committee - May 14, 2025
Subject:
6. Public Input #1
Subject:
6.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow-up
Subject:
6.b. Public Comment
Subject:
6.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
7. Anti-Bullying Policy Thrun 5207 - Public Hearing
Attachments:
Subject:
8. * Consent Action Items
Subject:
8.a. *Action Item: 81-24-25 Approval of the minutes from the May 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and the May 12, 2025 Personnel Committee Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Action Item 82-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the 1.0 FTE leave of absence request from Jennifer Haefner for the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
8.c. Action Item 83-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the 1.0 FTE leave of absence request from Carley Wooster for the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
8.d. Action Item: 85-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Chelsea High School Student Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
8.e. Action Item: 86-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Beach Middle School Student Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
8.f. Action Item: 87-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 South Meadows Elementary and  North Creek Elementary Student Handbook.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Action Item: 88-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the 2025-2026 Athletic & Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h. Action Item: 89-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the Administrative Contract Renewals.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.i. Action Item 90-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the CHS Music Department field trip to Toronto, Ontario April 23-26, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.j. Action Item 91-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the CHS Marching Band Uniform purchase.  The total cost of the purchase is $77,548.94.
Attachments:
Subject:
9. * Individual Action Items
Subject:
9.a. Action Item 92-24-25: Electing a new Board President.
Subject:
9.a.1) Optional Open Agenda Item for electing additional cabinet positions.
Subject:
9.b. Action Item 93-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the approval of the District Administrator Salary Schedule for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c. Action Item: 95-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the Resolution Designating the District's Election Representatives as Michelle Craig with Heidi Reyst as the alternate for the WISD June 2, 2025 Biennial Election.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.d. Action Item: 96-24-25: The Board approves our WISD Board election representative to vote for the following WISD Board Candidates:
Attachments:
Subject:
9.e. Action Item: 97-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approval of the WISD 2025-2026 Budget Resolution.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.f. Action Item 98-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Non-Exempt Staff policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
4301 - Definition
4302 - Minimum Wage and Overtime
4303 - Compensatory Time
4304 - Employee Timekeeping Responsibilities
4305 - Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (MPMLA) - Intentionally Left Blank
4306 - Assignment and Transfer
4307 - Performance Evaluation
4308 - Reduction and Recall of Non-Exempt Staff
4309 - Discipline and Termination
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.g. Action Item 99-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Professional Staff policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
4401 - Definition
4402 - Assignment and Transfer
4403 - Performance Evaluation
4404 - Performance Based Compensation for Teachers - Intentionally Left Blank
4405 - Reduction in Force and Recall
4406 - Professional Improvement Sabbaticals
4407 - Discipline
4408 - Termination
4409 - Non-Renewal
 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.h. Action Item 100-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Administrators/Supervisors policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
4501 - Definition
4502 - Assignment and Transfer
4503 - Performance Evaluation
4504 - Performance-Based Compensation - Intentionally Left Blank
4505 - Reduction and Recall
4506 - Discipline
4507 - Termination
4508 - Administrator Non-Renewal
Attachments:
Subject:
9.i. Action Item 101-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Student Conduct and Discipline policies to be in effect July 1, 2025:
5206A - Due Process
5206B - Students with Disabilities
5206C - Reinstatement Following Expulsion
5206D - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Non Public School
5206E - Suspension from Class, Subject, or Activity by Teacher
5207 - Anti-Bullying
5208 - Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety
5209 - Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices
5210 - GPS Tracking Device with audio Surveillance Capabilities - Intentionally Left Blank
5211 - Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint
5213 - Personal Protection Orders Against Students
Attachments:
Subject:
9.j. Action Item 102-24-25: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun Student Enrollment, Attendance, and Records policy to be in effect July 1, 2025:
5301 - Compulsory Attendance, Absenteeism, and Truancy
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Information & Discussion
Subject:
10.a. Filling Board Vacancy Process and Timeline
Subject:
10.b. 2025 Bond Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
10.c. CTE Millage Support Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
10.d. Superintendent Contract 
Subject:
11. Public Input #2
Subject:
11.a. Public Comment
Subject:
11.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
12. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
Subject:
13. Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Policy Committee Meeting, 1:00pm WSEC
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - Board Trustee Vacancy Applications Due
Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Graduation, 2:00pm Football Field
Monday, June 9, 2025 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm WSEC
Subject:
14. Adjournment

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