Meeting Agenda
I. GENERAL FUNCTIONS
I.A. Call To Order
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Roll Call
I.D. Agenda Review and Approval
II. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
II.A. Regular Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2026
II.B. Executive Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2026
III. TRUTH IN TAXATION & BUDGET HEARING
III.A. 2026-2027  Proposed Budget for General Fund, Food Service, and Student Activities
III.B. 2026 Taxable Values & L-4029 Tax Rate Request
IV. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
IV.A. High School Dance Team Championship - Orlando, Florida January 28 - February 2, 2027
IV.B. High School POA Camp - Cadillac, Michigan - July 21 - 23, 2026
IV.C. High School National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, IN - October 20 - 23, 2026
IV.D. Building Update: High School Athletics & Activities
IV.D.1. 2026-2027 MHSAA Membership Renewal
IV.D.2. OESJ Lacrosse Proposal
IV.E. The Matt Epling Safe School Law (Formal Bullying Building Report(s) for 2025-2026 School Year)
IV.F. Building Handbooks & Athletic/Activities Student Code of Conduct
IV.F.1. High School Handbook/Athletics Student Code of Conduct
IV.F.2. Middle School Handbook/Athletics Student Code of Conduct
IV.F.3. Elementary Handbook
IV.F.4. STRIVE Academy Handbook
IV.F.5. Early Learning Center Handbook
IV.F.6. Technology Handbook
IV.G. Elementary Science Curriculum 
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.
VI. STAFFING
VI.A. New Hire
VI.A.1. Brittany Johnson - Middle School Library SSP
VI.A.2. Megan Darnell - Middle School Custodian (PT)
VI.A.3. Jessica Gleeson - High School Assistant Principal
VI.A.4. Meghan Seelye - ELA Teacher at the High School
VI.B. Resignation
VI.B.1. Andrew Szedlak - Custodian at Riley Elementary
VI.B.2. Cassidy Payment - Little Wings/Adventure Club
VI.B.3. Jean Bennickson - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
VI.B.4. Autumn Montry - Little Wings Childcare Provider
VI.B.5. Makenzie Hamilton - Teacher at Gateway North Elementary
VI.B.6. Krystin Valentine - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
VI.C. Retirement
VI.C.1. Connie Eldred - Head Custodian at the High School
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VII.A. Chromebook Purchase - People Driven Technology Quote
VII.B. Board Organizational Meeting - July 20, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
VII.C. Naming the Early Learning Center Building
VII.D. 2026 Bond Project List/Early Learning Center
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
VIII.A. Business Office
VIII.A.1. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable for May 2026
VIII.B. New Hire Approval
VIII.B.1. Brittany Johnson - Middle School Library SSP
VIII.B.2. Megan Darnell - Middle School Custodian (PT)
VIII.B.3. Jessica Gleeson - High School Assistant Principal
VIII.B.4. Meghan Seelye - ELA Teacher at the High School
VIII.C. Resignation Approval
VIII.C.1. Andrew Szedlak - Custodian at Riley Elementary
VIII.C.2. Cassidy Payment - Little Wings/Adventure Club
VIII.C.3. Jean Bennickson - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
VIII.C.4. Autumn Montry - Little Wings Childcare Provider
VIII.C.5. Makenzie Hamilton - Teacher at Gateway North Elementary
VIII.C.6. Krystin Valentine - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
VIII.D. Retirement Approval
VIII.D.1. Connie Eldred - Head Custodian at the High School
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. High School Biology Curriculum
IX.B. 2026-2027 Board Meeting Schedule
IX.C. Chromebook Purchase - People Driven Technology Quote
IX.D. Application for Preliminary Qualification of Bonds
X. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
X.A. Superintendent and Executive Directors' Report
XI. PUBLIC & BOARD COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIII. Administrative/Non-Union Employees Salary Recommendation
XIV. SJEA Negotiations
XV. ACTION ITEMS
XV.A. 2026-2028 Contract with St. Johns Student Personnel Association
XV.B. 2026-2028 Contract with the St. Johns Drivers Association
XV.C. 2026-2028 Contract with the St. Johns Cafeteria Workers Association
XV.D. 2026-2028 Contract with St. Johns Maintenance & Custodian Association
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Subject:
I.A. Call To Order
Subject:
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.C. Roll Call
Subject:
I.D. Agenda Review and Approval
Subject:
II. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
Subject:
II.A. Regular Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2026
Subject:
II.B. Executive Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2026
Subject:
III. TRUTH IN TAXATION & BUDGET HEARING
Subject:
III.A. 2026-2027  Proposed Budget for General Fund, Food Service, and Student Activities
Subject:
III.B. 2026 Taxable Values & L-4029 Tax Rate Request
Subject:
IV. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Subject:
IV.A. High School Dance Team Championship - Orlando, Florida January 28 - February 2, 2027
Subject:
IV.B. High School POA Camp - Cadillac, Michigan - July 21 - 23, 2026
Subject:
IV.C. High School National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, IN - October 20 - 23, 2026
Subject:
IV.D. Building Update: High School Athletics & Activities
Subject:
IV.D.1. 2026-2027 MHSAA Membership Renewal
Subject:
IV.D.2. OESJ Lacrosse Proposal
Subject:
IV.E. The Matt Epling Safe School Law (Formal Bullying Building Report(s) for 2025-2026 School Year)
Subject:
IV.F. Building Handbooks & Athletic/Activities Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
IV.F.1. High School Handbook/Athletics Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
IV.F.2. Middle School Handbook/Athletics Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
IV.F.3. Elementary Handbook
Subject:
IV.F.4. STRIVE Academy Handbook
Subject:
IV.F.5. Early Learning Center Handbook
Subject:
IV.F.6. Technology Handbook
Subject:
IV.G. Elementary Science Curriculum 
Subject:
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.
Subject:
VI. STAFFING
Subject:
VI.A. New Hire
Subject:
VI.A.1. Brittany Johnson - Middle School Library SSP
Subject:
VI.A.2. Megan Darnell - Middle School Custodian (PT)
Subject:
VI.A.3. Jessica Gleeson - High School Assistant Principal
Subject:
VI.A.4. Meghan Seelye - ELA Teacher at the High School
Subject:
VI.B. Resignation
Subject:
VI.B.1. Andrew Szedlak - Custodian at Riley Elementary
Subject:
VI.B.2. Cassidy Payment - Little Wings/Adventure Club
Subject:
VI.B.3. Jean Bennickson - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
Subject:
VI.B.4. Autumn Montry - Little Wings Childcare Provider
Subject:
VI.B.5. Makenzie Hamilton - Teacher at Gateway North Elementary
Subject:
VI.B.6. Krystin Valentine - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
Subject:
VI.C. Retirement
Subject:
VI.C.1. Connie Eldred - Head Custodian at the High School
Subject:
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Chromebook Purchase - People Driven Technology Quote
Subject:
VII.B. Board Organizational Meeting - July 20, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Subject:
VII.C. Naming the Early Learning Center Building
Subject:
VII.D. 2026 Bond Project List/Early Learning Center
Subject:
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Business Office
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable for May 2026
Subject:
VIII.B. New Hire Approval
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Brittany Johnson - Middle School Library SSP
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Megan Darnell - Middle School Custodian (PT)
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Jessica Gleeson - High School Assistant Principal
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Meghan Seelye - ELA Teacher at the High School
Subject:
VIII.C. Resignation Approval
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Andrew Szedlak - Custodian at Riley Elementary
Subject:
VIII.C.2. Cassidy Payment - Little Wings/Adventure Club
Subject:
VIII.C.3. Jean Bennickson - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
Subject:
VIII.C.4. Autumn Montry - Little Wings Childcare Provider
Subject:
VIII.C.5. Makenzie Hamilton - Teacher at Gateway North Elementary
Subject:
VIII.C.6. Krystin Valentine - Special Education SSP at Gateway North Elementary
Subject:
VIII.D. Retirement Approval
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Connie Eldred - Head Custodian at the High School
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. High School Biology Curriculum
Subject:
IX.B. 2026-2027 Board Meeting Schedule
Subject:
IX.C. Chromebook Purchase - People Driven Technology Quote
Subject:
IX.D. Application for Preliminary Qualification of Bonds
Subject:
X. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
X.A. Superintendent and Executive Directors' Report
Subject:
XI. PUBLIC & BOARD COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.
Subject:
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
XIII. Administrative/Non-Union Employees Salary Recommendation
Subject:
XIV. SJEA Negotiations
Subject:
XV. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
XV.A. 2026-2028 Contract with St. Johns Student Personnel Association
Subject:
XV.B. 2026-2028 Contract with the St. Johns Drivers Association
Subject:
XV.C. 2026-2028 Contract with the St. Johns Cafeteria Workers Association
Subject:
XV.D. 2026-2028 Contract with St. Johns Maintenance & Custodian Association
Subject:
XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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