Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                      Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Vice-President Tara Kribs                     Trustee Jeff Hill
Secretary Sherry Steffen                       Trustee Steven Merchant
Treasurer Scott Moore                                         
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron     
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - LAKELAND ELEMENTARY
  • PASS Program - Katie Veith, Carissa Davis & Students
IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations:  Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the school board on agenda items only may speak at this time. Person addressing the board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize the citizen before speaking. 
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite business by grouping routine items together to be dealt with by one board motion without discussion beyond asking questions for simple clarification. Any board member may ask that any item on the consent agenda be removed and placed elsewhere on the agenda for discussion or due to conflicts. Such requests will be granted. If an item is not removed from the consent agenda, the action noted on the agenda is approved by motions to adopt the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • April 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes
  • April 30, 2026 - Public Hearing Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $923,711.79
  • Bond - $557,036.62
PERSONNEL
130-26 APPROVAL OF KATIE VEITH AS A PRINCIPAL
RESOLVED: That Katie Veith be approved as Lakeland Elementary Principal as of May 11, 2026.

131-26 APPROVAL OF LYNNE FISCHER AS 2% GRANT MATH TUTOR
RESOLVED: That Lynne Fischer be approved as 2% Grant Math Tutor for Cherryland Middle School and Elk Rapids High School. Ms. Fischer will be assigned to 10 hours/week.

DONATIONS
None.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Northwest Education Services: Inter-District Cooperative Open Enrollment Agreement 2026-29
  • Parent Survey
  • Summer School Plan
  • CMS Forgiven Days
  • K-12 Literacy/Dyslexia Law
  • Board Policy Update - First Reading
    • 0100 - Definitions
    • 1410 - Staff Ethics
    • 2370.01 - Online/Blended Learning Program
    • 2417 - Comprehensive School Health Education
    • 2418 - Sex Education
    • 3120.09 - Volunteers
    • 4120.09 - Volunteers
    • 4210 - Staff Ethics
    • 5136 - Wireless Communications Devices (WCDs)
    • 5336 - Care of Students with Diabetes
    • 6320 - Purchasing
    • 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
    • 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • 8120.09 - Volunteers
    • 8402 - Emergency Operations Plan
    • 8655 - Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs
VII. ACTION ITEMS    
VII.A. 132-26 APPROVAL OF 2026 GRADUATES
ERHS:
Hallie Anderson Brooke Fluty Audrey Nicholson
Nathan Barton Ashlynn Fobes Karlee Nicholson
Annabelle Begley Jackson Garrow Giona Oppermann
Hunter Boilore Douglas Goethel Analee Pascal Juan
Sierra Boilore Ronan Greene Alleyna Paulosky
Kody Bratschi Taylor Haspas Jaydin Peck
Evelyn Bruso Julianna Hawkins Owen Perez
Ashlen Burch Lucas Hibbard Myah Pescatello
Sophia Burch Jayden Hresko Edison Pike
Eastin Butte Ezra Hubbard Manyan Pitawanakwat
Zachary Cadwell Kami Joy Jarvis Landon Porteous
Mason Cannon Claire Johns Anna Pray
Conner Carlisle Arthur Johnson Kylee Redman
Sydney Childress Johnathan Johnson Cohen Reinhardt
Gavin Chile Landon Johnstone Owen Render
Kaytrin Clark Cameron Kerfoot Xander Rich
Landon Crawford Zachary Knoll Lotte Schleicher
Qwynn Darnell David Krause Brynne Schulte
Cole Davids Natalie Kurtz Rhielynn Skrocki
Jackson Davis Ellee Lavely Caleb Smus
Kayla Davis Maia Liggett Laci Springborn
Jonah DenHerder Emily Markey Trudy Stibbs
Maurice Dennis III Elliott Mast Heidi Straight
Carter Denoyer Sophia McDonald Joelle Swanson
Jennelle De Santiago William McInnis Lillian Taylor
Hannah Doctor Jacob McManus Savaha Willard
Evangeline Dolack Easton Merchant Alexander Williams
Opal Dunnill Jayson Miller Nora Wnek
Gillian Evina Athon Minidis Kathryn Wonacott
Braden Fluty Cora Moore Makai Wyatt

 
VII.B. 133-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 ISD GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 ISD General Fund Operating Budget be approved as presented.
VII.C. 134-26 APPROVAL OF BUS PURCHASE
RESOLVED: That the 2027 Model Year New Gen IC School Bus purchase be approved as presented.
VII.D. 135-26 APPROVAL OF SCHOOLS OF CHOICE: GRADE LEVEL SUMMARIES AND OPEN ENROLLMENT
VII.E. 136-26 APPROVAL OF CMS PAINT RFP BID
RESOLVED: That the Paint Bid for Cherryland Middle School be awarded to Vork Brothers Painting, as presented.
VII.F. 137-26 APPROVAL OF ERHS/LL WINDOW RFP BID
RESOLVED: That the Window Bid for Elk Rapids High School and Lakeland Elementary be awarded to Traverse City Glass, as presented.
VII.G. 138-26 APPROVAL OF NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES INTER-DISTRICT COOPERATIVE OPEN ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT 2026-29
RESOLVED: "I move that the Board of Education for Elk Rapids Schools take action to participate in the Northwest Education Services Inter-District Cooperative Open Enrollment Agreement 2026-29, a copy of which the Board has reviewed, and authorize the District's Superintendent to sign the Agreement."
VII.H. 139-26 APPROVAL OF FACILITIES PLANNING
RESOLVED: That the Facilities Planning, as stated in Board Policy 7100, be approved, as presented.
VII.I. 140-26 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT EXTENSION
RESOLVED: That the 1-year contract extension of Superintendent Bryan McKenna's contract be approved as presented.
VII.J. 141-26 APPROVAL OF 2026 23G SUMMER SCHOOL PAY AND CALENDAR
RESOLVED: That the 2026 23G Summer School Pay and Calendar be approved as presented.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations:  Same as above. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the Elk Rapids School Board on a matter not listed on this agenda may speak at this time. Persons addressing the school board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize that the attendees wishing to speak on matters listed on the agenda will be permitted, under the same limitations, to speak when the matter is brought before the board.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Rob Bachi
X. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • End-of-Year Updates
  • Bond/Capital Projects Update
XI. MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Presented by Beverly Mobley
XII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • K-12 Curriculum Council
  • Facilities/Finance Committee
XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
XIV. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • May 25, 2026 - No School, Memorial Day
  • May 27, 2026 - Senior Awards Night
  • May 31, 2026 - Graduation
  • June 5, 2026 - Last 1/2 Day of School
  • June 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - May 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                      Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Vice-President Tara Kribs                     Trustee Jeff Hill
Secretary Sherry Steffen                       Trustee Steven Merchant
Treasurer Scott Moore                                         
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron     
Description:
  
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - LAKELAND ELEMENTARY
  • PASS Program - Katie Veith, Carissa Davis & Students
Subject:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations:  Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the school board on agenda items only may speak at this time. Person addressing the board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize the citizen before speaking. 
Description:

 
Subject:
CONSENT AGENDA
The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite business by grouping routine items together to be dealt with by one board motion without discussion beyond asking questions for simple clarification. Any board member may ask that any item on the consent agenda be removed and placed elsewhere on the agenda for discussion or due to conflicts. Such requests will be granted. If an item is not removed from the consent agenda, the action noted on the agenda is approved by motions to adopt the consent agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • April 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes
  • April 30, 2026 - Public Hearing Minutes
APPROVAL OF BILLS
  • General Fund - $923,711.79
  • Bond - $557,036.62
PERSONNEL
130-26 APPROVAL OF KATIE VEITH AS A PRINCIPAL
RESOLVED: That Katie Veith be approved as Lakeland Elementary Principal as of May 11, 2026.

131-26 APPROVAL OF LYNNE FISCHER AS 2% GRANT MATH TUTOR
RESOLVED: That Lynne Fischer be approved as 2% Grant Math Tutor for Cherryland Middle School and Elk Rapids High School. Ms. Fischer will be assigned to 10 hours/week.

DONATIONS
None.
Attachments:
Subject:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Northwest Education Services: Inter-District Cooperative Open Enrollment Agreement 2026-29
  • Parent Survey
  • Summer School Plan
  • CMS Forgiven Days
  • K-12 Literacy/Dyslexia Law
  • Board Policy Update - First Reading
    • 0100 - Definitions
    • 1410 - Staff Ethics
    • 2370.01 - Online/Blended Learning Program
    • 2417 - Comprehensive School Health Education
    • 2418 - Sex Education
    • 3120.09 - Volunteers
    • 4120.09 - Volunteers
    • 4210 - Staff Ethics
    • 5136 - Wireless Communications Devices (WCDs)
    • 5336 - Care of Students with Diabetes
    • 6320 - Purchasing
    • 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
    • 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • 8120.09 - Volunteers
    • 8402 - Emergency Operations Plan
    • 8655 - Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs
Attachments:
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS    
Subject:
132-26 APPROVAL OF 2026 GRADUATES
ERHS:
Hallie Anderson Brooke Fluty Audrey Nicholson
Nathan Barton Ashlynn Fobes Karlee Nicholson
Annabelle Begley Jackson Garrow Giona Oppermann
Hunter Boilore Douglas Goethel Analee Pascal Juan
Sierra Boilore Ronan Greene Alleyna Paulosky
Kody Bratschi Taylor Haspas Jaydin Peck
Evelyn Bruso Julianna Hawkins Owen Perez
Ashlen Burch Lucas Hibbard Myah Pescatello
Sophia Burch Jayden Hresko Edison Pike
Eastin Butte Ezra Hubbard Manyan Pitawanakwat
Zachary Cadwell Kami Joy Jarvis Landon Porteous
Mason Cannon Claire Johns Anna Pray
Conner Carlisle Arthur Johnson Kylee Redman
Sydney Childress Johnathan Johnson Cohen Reinhardt
Gavin Chile Landon Johnstone Owen Render
Kaytrin Clark Cameron Kerfoot Xander Rich
Landon Crawford Zachary Knoll Lotte Schleicher
Qwynn Darnell David Krause Brynne Schulte
Cole Davids Natalie Kurtz Rhielynn Skrocki
Jackson Davis Ellee Lavely Caleb Smus
Kayla Davis Maia Liggett Laci Springborn
Jonah DenHerder Emily Markey Trudy Stibbs
Maurice Dennis III Elliott Mast Heidi Straight
Carter Denoyer Sophia McDonald Joelle Swanson
Jennelle De Santiago William McInnis Lillian Taylor
Hannah Doctor Jacob McManus Savaha Willard
Evangeline Dolack Easton Merchant Alexander Williams
Opal Dunnill Jayson Miller Nora Wnek
Gillian Evina Athon Minidis Kathryn Wonacott
Braden Fluty Cora Moore Makai Wyatt

 
Subject:
133-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 ISD GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 ISD General Fund Operating Budget be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
134-26 APPROVAL OF BUS PURCHASE
RESOLVED: That the 2027 Model Year New Gen IC School Bus purchase be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
135-26 APPROVAL OF SCHOOLS OF CHOICE: GRADE LEVEL SUMMARIES AND OPEN ENROLLMENT
Attachments:
Subject:
136-26 APPROVAL OF CMS PAINT RFP BID
RESOLVED: That the Paint Bid for Cherryland Middle School be awarded to Vork Brothers Painting, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
137-26 APPROVAL OF ERHS/LL WINDOW RFP BID
RESOLVED: That the Window Bid for Elk Rapids High School and Lakeland Elementary be awarded to Traverse City Glass, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
138-26 APPROVAL OF NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICES INTER-DISTRICT COOPERATIVE OPEN ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT 2026-29
RESOLVED: "I move that the Board of Education for Elk Rapids Schools take action to participate in the Northwest Education Services Inter-District Cooperative Open Enrollment Agreement 2026-29, a copy of which the Board has reviewed, and authorize the District's Superintendent to sign the Agreement."
Attachments:
Subject:
139-26 APPROVAL OF FACILITIES PLANNING
RESOLVED: That the Facilities Planning, as stated in Board Policy 7100, be approved, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
140-26 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT EXTENSION
RESOLVED: That the 1-year contract extension of Superintendent Bryan McKenna's contract be approved as presented.
Subject:
141-26 APPROVAL OF 2026 23G SUMMER SCHOOL PAY AND CALENDAR
RESOLVED: That the 2026 23G Summer School Pay and Calendar be approved as presented.
Subject:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations:  Same as above. Any citizen attending the meeting in person who wishes to address the Elk Rapids School Board on a matter not listed on this agenda may speak at this time. Persons addressing the school board are asked to register their name, address, and, if applicable, their affiliation. The Board President should recognize that the attendees wishing to speak on matters listed on the agenda will be permitted, under the same limitations, to speak when the matter is brought before the board.
Description:

 
Subject:
CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
  • Rob Bachi
Subject:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  • End-of-Year Updates
  • Bond/Capital Projects Update
Subject:
MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION FINANCIAL REPORT
  • Presented by Beverly Mobley
Subject:
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
  • K-12 Curriculum Council
  • Facilities/Finance Committee
Subject:
BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • May 25, 2026 - No School, Memorial Day
  • May 27, 2026 - Senior Awards Night
  • May 31, 2026 - Graduation
  • June 5, 2026 - Last 1/2 Day of School
  • June 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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