Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
2. Special Presentations & Celebrations
2.a. Introduction of new Board of Education Student Liaison
   - Wyeth Angus
2.b. Introduction of New Staff

* Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
   - Samantha McKee - CHS Assistant Principal

* Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
   - Kaitlyn Gasparovich - BMS Assistant Principal
   - Noelle Rager - Social Worker
   - Amielia Haas - Social Studies Teacher
   - Jessica Rickli - Science Teacher

* South Meadows Elementary - Katie Spisich
    - Raisa Boris - 3rd grade Teacher

* North Creek Elementary - Casey Wescott
   - Kaitlynn Stacey - Teacher Consultant
 
3. * Staff Reports
3.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
3.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
3.c. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
3.d. Technology - Ryan Spencer
3.e. Food Service - Chris Simpson
3.f. Transportation - Corinna Horton
3.g. Special Education - Lisa Nickel
3.h. Early Childhood and Comm Education - Sarah Bentley
3.i. Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
3.j. Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
3.k. Business and Finance - Nicole Lechner
3.l. Human Resources - Marcus Kaemming
3.m. Curriculum - Michelle Hilla
3.n. Athletic - Matt Cunningham
3.o. Safety and Security - Doug Whitsel
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
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 14-25-26: Approval of the minutes from the August 18, 2025 Regular Meeting and the Closed Session and minutes from the August 26, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting.
6.b. Action Item 15-25-26: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Raisa Boris as a 3rd grade teacher at South Meadows Elementary and be placed on BA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
7. * Individual Action Items
7.a. Action Item 16-25-26: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approving the purchase of the Visitor Management System.
7.b. Action Item 17-25-26: The Board approves Erin Hunt-Carter as Chelsea School District's MASB Delegate and Nicolia Heineman as the alternate.
7.c. Action Item 18-25-26: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Chelsea School District Goals for the 2025-2026 year.
8. Information & Discussion
8.a. Thrun July 2025 Policy Updates
8.a.1) Thrun Policy Update - Board Meetings and Open Meetings Act Compliance
  • 2504 – Public Participation at Board Meetings
8.a.2) Thrun Policy Update - General Operations
  • 3110 – Data Breach Response
  • 3115 – Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation
  • 3115A – Definitions for 3115 Series
  • 3118 – Title IX Sexual Harassment
  • 3121 – Public School Academy Authorization
8.a.3) Thrun Policy Update - School Safety and Security
  • 3402 – Drills, Plans, and Reports
  • 3407 – Asbestos Management
  • 3408 – Firearms and Weapons
8.a.4) Thrun Policy Update - Employee Rights and Responsibilities
  • 4101 – Non-Discrimination
  • 4103 – Whistleblowers’ Protection
  • 4105B – Religious Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants
  • 4106 – Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
8.a.5) Thrun Policy Update - Employee Conduct and Ethics
  • 4221 – Employee Speech
8.a.6) Thrun Policy Update - Professional Staff
  • 4403 – Performance Evaluation
  • 4407 - Discipline
  • 4408 - Termination
  • 4409 – Non-Renewal
8.a.7) Thrun Policy Update - Student Rights
  • 5104 – Age of Majority
8.a.8) Thrun Policy Update - Student Conduct and Discipline
  • 5202 – Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students
  • 5209 - Student Use of Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
8.a.9) Thrun Policy Update - Curriculum, Instruction, and Parent/Guardian Involvement
  • 5411 – Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement
  • 5420 – Sex Education
  • 5421 – Work-Based Learning Experience
8.a.10) Thrun Policy Update - Student Support Services
  • 5603 – Section 504
8.a.11) Thrun Policy Update - Student Health and Safety
  • 5701 – Abuse and Neglect
  • 5707 – School Wellness Policy
  • 5712 – Concussion Awareness
8.b. Communication - Outreach
9. Public Input #2
9.a. Public Comment
9.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
10. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
11. Upcoming Events
  • Monday, September 15, 2025 - Bond Committee Meeting, 1:30pm WSEC Board Room
  • Monday, September 22, 2025 - Board Work Session, 6:30pm WSEC
12. Adjournment
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Meeting: September 8, 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. Introduction of new Board of Education Student Liaison
   - Wyeth Angus
Subject:
2.b. Introduction of New Staff

* Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
   - Samantha McKee - CHS Assistant Principal

* Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
   - Kaitlyn Gasparovich - BMS Assistant Principal
   - Noelle Rager - Social Worker
   - Amielia Haas - Social Studies Teacher
   - Jessica Rickli - Science Teacher

* South Meadows Elementary - Katie Spisich
    - Raisa Boris - 3rd grade Teacher

* North Creek Elementary - Casey Wescott
   - Kaitlynn Stacey - Teacher Consultant
 
Subject:
3. * Staff Reports
Subject:
3.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
Attachments:
Subject:
3.d. Technology - Ryan Spencer
Attachments:
Subject:
3.e. Food Service - Chris Simpson
Attachments:
Subject:
3.f. Transportation - Corinna Horton
Attachments:
Subject:
3.g. Special Education - Lisa Nickel
Attachments:
Subject:
3.h. Early Childhood and Comm Education - Sarah Bentley
Attachments:
Subject:
3.i. Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
Attachments:
Subject:
3.j. Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
Attachments:
Subject:
3.k. Business and Finance - Nicole Lechner
Attachments:
Subject:
3.l. Human Resources - Marcus Kaemming
Attachments:
Subject:
3.m. Curriculum - Michelle Hilla
Attachments:
Subject:
3.n. Athletic - Matt Cunningham
Attachments:
Subject:
3.o. Safety and Security - Doug Whitsel
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
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 14-25-26: Approval of the minutes from the August 18, 2025 Regular Meeting and the Closed Session and minutes from the August 26, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b. Action Item 15-25-26: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Raisa Boris as a 3rd grade teacher at South Meadows Elementary and be placed on BA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. * Individual Action Items
Subject:
7.a. Action Item 16-25-26: Superintendent Kapolka recommends approving the purchase of the Visitor Management System.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Action Item 17-25-26: The Board approves Erin Hunt-Carter as Chelsea School District's MASB Delegate and Nicolia Heineman as the alternate.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.c. Action Item 18-25-26: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Chelsea School District Goals for the 2025-2026 year.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Information & Discussion
Subject:
8.a. Thrun July 2025 Policy Updates
Subject:
8.a.1) Thrun Policy Update - Board Meetings and Open Meetings Act Compliance
  • 2504 – Public Participation at Board Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.2) Thrun Policy Update - General Operations
  • 3110 – Data Breach Response
  • 3115 – Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation
  • 3115A – Definitions for 3115 Series
  • 3118 – Title IX Sexual Harassment
  • 3121 – Public School Academy Authorization
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.3) Thrun Policy Update - School Safety and Security
  • 3402 – Drills, Plans, and Reports
  • 3407 – Asbestos Management
  • 3408 – Firearms and Weapons
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.4) Thrun Policy Update - Employee Rights and Responsibilities
  • 4101 – Non-Discrimination
  • 4103 – Whistleblowers’ Protection
  • 4105B – Religious Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants
  • 4106 – Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.5) Thrun Policy Update - Employee Conduct and Ethics
  • 4221 – Employee Speech
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.6) Thrun Policy Update - Professional Staff
  • 4403 – Performance Evaluation
  • 4407 - Discipline
  • 4408 - Termination
  • 4409 – Non-Renewal
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.7) Thrun Policy Update - Student Rights
  • 5104 – Age of Majority
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.8) Thrun Policy Update - Student Conduct and Discipline
  • 5202 – Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students
  • 5209 - Student Use of Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.9) Thrun Policy Update - Curriculum, Instruction, and Parent/Guardian Involvement
  • 5411 – Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement
  • 5420 – Sex Education
  • 5421 – Work-Based Learning Experience
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.10) Thrun Policy Update - Student Support Services
  • 5603 – Section 504
Attachments:
Subject:
8.a.11) Thrun Policy Update - Student Health and Safety
  • 5701 – Abuse and Neglect
  • 5707 – School Wellness Policy
  • 5712 – Concussion Awareness
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Communication - Outreach
Subject:
9. Public Input #2
Subject:
9.a. Public Comment
Subject:
9.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
10. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
Subject:
11. Upcoming Events
  • Monday, September 15, 2025 - Bond Committee Meeting, 1:30pm WSEC Board Room
  • Monday, September 22, 2025 - Board Work Session, 6:30pm WSEC
Subject:
12. Adjournment

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