Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
2. * Staff Reports
2.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
2.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
2.c. BMS - Matt Ceo
2.d. CHS - Amanda Clor
2.e. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
2.f. Technology - Ryan Spencer
2.g. Food Service - Chris Simpson
2.h. Transportation - Corinna Horton
2.i. Special Education and Early Childhood - Lisa Nickel
2.j. Finance - Nicole Lechner
2.k. HR and Comm Education - Marcus Kaemming
2.l. Athletics - Matt Cunningham
2.m. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
2.n. Safety and Security - Doug Whitsel
3. Superintendent Report & Communications
4. Committee Reports
4.a. Personnel Committee Meeting - May 23, 2025
4.b. Policy Committee Meeting - May 27, 2025
4.c. SEAB Public Hearing - May 30, 2025
4.d. Finance Committee Meeting - June 2, 2025
4.e. Policy Committee Meeting - June 3, 2025
5. Public Input #1
5.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow up
5.b. Public Comment
5.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
6. * Consent Action Items
6.a. *Action Item 101-24-25: Approval of the minutes from the Regular meeting on May 19, 2025, the Personnel Committee meeting on May 23, 2025, the Policy Committee meeting on May 27, 2025, the Finance Committee meeting on June 2, 2025 and the Policy Committee meeting on June 3, 2025.
6.b. Action Item 102-24-25:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the hiring of Sarah Bentley as the Director of Preschool and Community Learning.
7. * Individual Action Items
7.a. Action Item 103-24-25: CTE Resolution
7.b. Action Item 104-24-25: Bond Resolution
7.c. Action Item 105-24-25: Superintendent Contract
8. Information & Discussion
8.a. 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
8.b. 2024-2025 Final Amended Budget
8.c. 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
8.d. 2025-2026 - Michigan High School Athletic Association Resolution
8.e. 25/26 WISD Fiber Consortium and PowerSchool Hosting
8.f. Everyday Math Journals (K-5) Three-Year Purchase
8.g. Migrating policies from NEOLA to THRUN to be effective July 1, 2025.
8.h. Thrun Policies Review
8.h.1) Thrun Policies - Finance and Borrowing
  • 3214CSD – Graduation Classes' Residual Funds
8.h.2) Thrun Policies - Student Conduct and Discipline
  • 5212 – Registered Sex Offenders – Students
8.h.3) Thrun Policies -Student Enrollment, Attendance and Records
  • 5302-ALT – Entrance Age
  • 5303 – Student Enrollment and Withdrawal
  • 5304 – Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance
  • 5305 – Schools-of-Choice
  • 5306 – Foreign Students
  • 5307 – Homeless Students
  • 5308 – Protection of Pupil Rights
  • 5309 – Student Records and Directory Information
8.h.4) Thrun Policies - Curriculum, Instruction, and Parent/Guardian Involvement
  • 5401 – Parent Involvement in Education
  • 5402 – Communication with Parents
  • 5403 – Rights of Non-Custodial Parents
  • 5404 – Free Textbooks, Materials, and Charging of Fees and Fines
  • 5405 – Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
  • 5406 – Title I Funds
  • 5407 – Instructional Program and Curriculum Development
  • 5408 – Curriculum, Instruction and Parent Involvement (Intentionally Left Blank)
  • 5409 – Academic Credits and Graduation
  • 5410 – Commencement
  • 5411 – Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement
  • 5412 – Class Rank
  • 5413 – Senior Recognition
  • 5414 – Completion Certificates
  • 5415 – Summer School
  • 5416 – Homebound and Hospitalized Instruction
  • 5417 – Homework
  • 5418 – Grades
  • 5419 – Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention
  • 5420 – Sex Education
  • 5421 – Work-Based Learning Experience
  • 5422CSD - Controversial Issues
8.h.5) Thrun Policies - School Sponsored and Extracurricular Activities
  • 5501 – Fundraising Activities
  • 5502 – Student Government
  • 5503 – Bulletin Boards and Other Student Postings
  • 5504 – School-Sponsored Publications and Productions
  • 5505 – School Attendance on Days of Schedule Activities
  • 5506 – Field Trips
  • 5507 – Extracurricular Activities
  • 5508 – Extracurricular and Athletic Trips
  • 5509 – Public Appearances of School Groups
  • 5510 – Student-Initiated, Non-Curricular Clubs
  • 5511 - Secret Organizations
  • 5512CSD - InterScholastic Athletics
8.h.6) Thrun Policies - Student Support Services
  • 5601 – Special Education
  • 5602 – Independent Educational Evaluation
  • 5603 – Section 504
  • 5604 – Student Assistance Process
8.h.7) Thrun Policies - Student Health and Safety
  • 5701 – Abuse and Neglect
  • 5702 – Student Illness and Injury
  • 5703 – Medications
  • 5704 – Student Insurance
  • 5705 – Emergency Anaphylaxis
  • 5706 – Opioid Antagonist
  • 5707 – School Wellness Policy
  • 5708 – Do No Resuscitate Orders
  • 5709 – Lice, Nits, and Bed Bugs
  • 5710 – Student Suicide Prevention
  • 5711 – Toilet Training
  • 5712 – Concussion Awareness
  • 5713 – Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
  • 5714 – Threat Assessment and Response
  • 5715 – Student Oral Health Assessment
8.h.8) Thrun Policies - Miscellaneous
  • 5801 – Closed Campus
  • 5802 – Student Transportation
  • 5803 – Student Driving and Parking
  • 5804 – Work Permits
  • 5805 – Student Audio and Video Recording
  • 5806 – Recording of IEP, 504, & Student-related District Meetings
  • 5807 – Pledge of Allegiance
  • 5808CSD – Sunday Activities
  • 5809CSD - Commemorating & Naming of School Facilities
  • 5810CSD - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • 5811CSD - HS Diploma to WWI, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War Veterans
9. Public Input #2
9.a. Public Comment
9.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
10. Board Vacancy Applicants Discussion and Voting
* Alexandra Doering
* Nicolia Heineman
* Chad Obenauf
* Heather Scott
* Ben Seymour
10.a. Action Item XX-24-25: The Board appoints ____________ to fill the vacant trustee seat of Kate Henson.  This seat will be filled until the November 2026 general election.
10.b. Executive Assistant to the Board of Education will read the voting ballots of each Board Member.
10.c. Oath of Office for newly appointed Board Member given by President Erin Hunt-Carter:
"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Chelsea School District according to the best of my ability."  If so, answer, "I will and I do."
11. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
12. Upcoming Events
  • Monday, June 23, 2025 - Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, 6:30pm WSEC
13. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 9, 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. * Staff Reports
Subject:
2.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
Attachments:
Subject:
2.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
Attachments:
Subject:
2.c. BMS - Matt Ceo
Attachments:
Subject:
2.d. CHS - Amanda Clor
Attachments:
Subject:
2.e. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
Attachments:
Subject:
2.f. Technology - Ryan Spencer
Attachments:
Subject:
2.g. Food Service - Chris Simpson
Attachments:
Subject:
2.h. Transportation - Corinna Horton
Attachments:
Subject:
2.i. Special Education and Early Childhood - Lisa Nickel
Attachments:
Subject:
2.j. Finance - Nicole Lechner
Attachments:
Subject:
2.k. HR and Comm Education - Marcus Kaemming
Attachments:
Subject:
2.l. Athletics - Matt Cunningham
Attachments:
Subject:
2.m. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
Attachments:
Subject:
2.n. Safety and Security - Doug Whitsel
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Superintendent Report & Communications
Subject:
4. Committee Reports
Subject:
4.a. Personnel Committee Meeting - May 23, 2025
Subject:
4.b. Policy Committee Meeting - May 27, 2025
Subject:
4.c. SEAB Public Hearing - May 30, 2025
Subject:
4.d. Finance Committee Meeting - June 2, 2025
Subject:
4.e. Policy Committee Meeting - June 3, 2025
Subject:
5. Public Input #1
Subject:
5.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow up
Subject:
5.b. Public Comment
Subject:
5.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
6. * Consent Action Items
Subject:
6.a. *Action Item 101-24-25: Approval of the minutes from the Regular meeting on May 19, 2025, the Personnel Committee meeting on May 23, 2025, the Policy Committee meeting on May 27, 2025, the Finance Committee meeting on June 2, 2025 and the Policy Committee meeting on June 3, 2025.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b. Action Item 102-24-25:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the hiring of Sarah Bentley as the Director of Preschool and Community Learning.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. * Individual Action Items
Subject:
7.a. Action Item 103-24-25: CTE Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Action Item 104-24-25: Bond Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
7.c. Action Item 105-24-25: Superintendent Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Information & Discussion
Subject:
8.a. 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. 2024-2025 Final Amended Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c. 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
8.d. 2025-2026 - Michigan High School Athletic Association Resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
8.e. 25/26 WISD Fiber Consortium and PowerSchool Hosting
Attachments:
Subject:
8.f. Everyday Math Journals (K-5) Three-Year Purchase
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Migrating policies from NEOLA to THRUN to be effective July 1, 2025.
Subject:
8.h. Thrun Policies Review
Subject:
8.h.1) Thrun Policies - Finance and Borrowing
  • 3214CSD – Graduation Classes' Residual Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.2) Thrun Policies - Student Conduct and Discipline
  • 5212 – Registered Sex Offenders – Students
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.3) Thrun Policies -Student Enrollment, Attendance and Records
  • 5302-ALT – Entrance Age
  • 5303 – Student Enrollment and Withdrawal
  • 5304 – Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance
  • 5305 – Schools-of-Choice
  • 5306 – Foreign Students
  • 5307 – Homeless Students
  • 5308 – Protection of Pupil Rights
  • 5309 – Student Records and Directory Information
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.4) Thrun Policies - Curriculum, Instruction, and Parent/Guardian Involvement
  • 5401 – Parent Involvement in Education
  • 5402 – Communication with Parents
  • 5403 – Rights of Non-Custodial Parents
  • 5404 – Free Textbooks, Materials, and Charging of Fees and Fines
  • 5405 – Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
  • 5406 – Title I Funds
  • 5407 – Instructional Program and Curriculum Development
  • 5408 – Curriculum, Instruction and Parent Involvement (Intentionally Left Blank)
  • 5409 – Academic Credits and Graduation
  • 5410 – Commencement
  • 5411 – Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement
  • 5412 – Class Rank
  • 5413 – Senior Recognition
  • 5414 – Completion Certificates
  • 5415 – Summer School
  • 5416 – Homebound and Hospitalized Instruction
  • 5417 – Homework
  • 5418 – Grades
  • 5419 – Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention
  • 5420 – Sex Education
  • 5421 – Work-Based Learning Experience
  • 5422CSD - Controversial Issues
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.5) Thrun Policies - School Sponsored and Extracurricular Activities
  • 5501 – Fundraising Activities
  • 5502 – Student Government
  • 5503 – Bulletin Boards and Other Student Postings
  • 5504 – School-Sponsored Publications and Productions
  • 5505 – School Attendance on Days of Schedule Activities
  • 5506 – Field Trips
  • 5507 – Extracurricular Activities
  • 5508 – Extracurricular and Athletic Trips
  • 5509 – Public Appearances of School Groups
  • 5510 – Student-Initiated, Non-Curricular Clubs
  • 5511 - Secret Organizations
  • 5512CSD - InterScholastic Athletics
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.6) Thrun Policies - Student Support Services
  • 5601 – Special Education
  • 5602 – Independent Educational Evaluation
  • 5603 – Section 504
  • 5604 – Student Assistance Process
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.7) Thrun Policies - Student Health and Safety
  • 5701 – Abuse and Neglect
  • 5702 – Student Illness and Injury
  • 5703 – Medications
  • 5704 – Student Insurance
  • 5705 – Emergency Anaphylaxis
  • 5706 – Opioid Antagonist
  • 5707 – School Wellness Policy
  • 5708 – Do No Resuscitate Orders
  • 5709 – Lice, Nits, and Bed Bugs
  • 5710 – Student Suicide Prevention
  • 5711 – Toilet Training
  • 5712 – Concussion Awareness
  • 5713 – Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
  • 5714 – Threat Assessment and Response
  • 5715 – Student Oral Health Assessment
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h.8) Thrun Policies - Miscellaneous
  • 5801 – Closed Campus
  • 5802 – Student Transportation
  • 5803 – Student Driving and Parking
  • 5804 – Work Permits
  • 5805 – Student Audio and Video Recording
  • 5806 – Recording of IEP, 504, & Student-related District Meetings
  • 5807 – Pledge of Allegiance
  • 5808CSD – Sunday Activities
  • 5809CSD - Commemorating & Naming of School Facilities
  • 5810CSD - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • 5811CSD - HS Diploma to WWI, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War Veterans
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Public Input #2
Subject:
9.a. Public Comment
Subject:
9.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
10. Board Vacancy Applicants Discussion and Voting
* Alexandra Doering
* Nicolia Heineman
* Chad Obenauf
* Heather Scott
* Ben Seymour
Attachments:
Subject:
10.a. Action Item XX-24-25: The Board appoints ____________ to fill the vacant trustee seat of Kate Henson.  This seat will be filled until the November 2026 general election.
Subject:
10.b. Executive Assistant to the Board of Education will read the voting ballots of each Board Member.
Subject:
10.c. Oath of Office for newly appointed Board Member given by President Erin Hunt-Carter:
"I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Chelsea School District according to the best of my ability."  If so, answer, "I will and I do."
Subject:
11. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
Subject:
12. Upcoming Events
  • Monday, June 23, 2025 - Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, 6:30pm WSEC
Subject:
13. Adjournment

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