Public Meeting Agenda: April 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

I. Call to order.

Roll Call: President J. Gunderson, Vice President J. Wagner, Secretary G. Wilson, Treasurer K. Heye, Trustee K. Baczewski, Trustee B. Leibfritz, Trustee D. Sommer
Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Public Comment

Description:

At this time, the Board will provide an opportunity for citizens to speak on educational matters. Citizens desiring to speak at this time should ask to be recognized and identify themselves and their topic. Public communication is limited to five minutes per speaker.

III. Consent Agenda

Minutes:
1. March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting/Board Workshop
Check Register: March 2026 Payments
Gifts:
1. Accept the Community Impact Award from United Way of Midland County in the amount of $42,473.40 for 3s and 4s preschool ($23,352.00) and for childcare infant and toddler ($19,121.40) (K. Clark).
Grant Awards: None.
Personnel:
1. Approve the hiring of Karlee Hampton, Occupational Therapist, effective April 13, 2026.
2. Approve the hiring of Romonia McCray, CNA Paraeducator, effective April 10, 2026.

Description: To expedite the business of the Board, but not diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been approved.

Attachments: (4)

IV. Reports

Equity Committee
Stewardship Committee
Treasury Report:
1. Treasurer Heye, Committee Chair, or Designee
2. Dave Smith, Director of Finance
Consider Acceptance of Treasury Report

Attachments: (1)

2. Dashboard

V. Superintendent's Report

Staff Updates:
1. Accepted the resignation of Ashley Liscumb, Paraeducator, effective March 18, 2026.
2. Accepted the resignation of Gina Vanderbush, Paraeducator, effective April 10, 2026.
3. Accepted the resignation of Hannah Cereske, effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Superintendent Evaluation Discussion

VI. Receive 2026-2027 Budget Overview

Description: A brief overview of the proposed 2026-2027 MCESA budget will be provided. A full budget hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

Attachments: (8)

VII. Approve the letter in support of Treasurer Heye running for the MASB Board of Directors

Attachments: (1)

MASB Letter of Support, Heye

VIII. Other Topics the Board May Wish to Consider

Description: This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school district and educational service agency related matters, to complete professional association business and related items of interest. Action may be taken during this time.

IX. Adjournment

April 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MCESA Board of Education Meeting

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