Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                   Trustee Steven Merchant 
Vice-President Tara Kribs                  Trustee Jeff Hill      
Secretary Sherry Steffen                     Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Treasurer Scott Moore

Central Staff:
Superintendent Bryan McKenna
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
Interim Director of Finance Beverly Mobley
II. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
III. CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • June 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
PERSONNEL
155-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SARA WATERMAN AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sara Waterman as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of June 5, 2026.

156-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SARA BOGARD AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sara Bogard as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of June 17, 2026.

157-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF VICTORIA WILLSON AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Victoria Willson as a teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of June 12, 2026.

158-26 APPROVAL OF CHELSEA BASSETT AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Chelsea Bassett be approved as a teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Bassett will be placed at MA Step 10 of the Master Agreement.

159-26 APPROVAL OF MASON FELKER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Mason Felker be approved as a special education teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Felker will be placed at BA Step 10 of the Master Agreement.

160-26 APPROVAL OF TARA DENHERDER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Tara DenHerder be approved as a science teacher at Elk Rapids High School. Ms. DenHerder will be placed at MA Step 18 of the Master Agreement.

161-26 APPROVAL OF PATRICK PASIK AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Patrick Pasik be approved as a teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mr. Pasik will be placed at BA Step 2 of the Master Agreement.

162-26 APPROVAL OF KRISTIN HARRELSON AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Kristin Harrelson be approved as a special education teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Harrelson will be placed at MA Step 18 of the Master Agreement.

163-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER 26-27 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following winter 26-27 coaches be approved for Elk Rapids High School, as presented.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball: Kevin Ball
  • JV Boys Basketball: Tylor Somers
  • Freshmen Boys Basketball: Caden Moore
  • Varsity Girls Basketball: Mike Brown
  • JV Girls Basketball: Bo Reinhardt
  • Bowling: Ken & Deb Hicks
  • Dance: Cassidy Mogford
  • Ski: Sean Wells
  • Powerlifting: Garrett Skurnit
DONATIONS
None.
IV. ACTION ITEMS
IV.A. 164-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 GENERAL FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 General Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.B. 165-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 FOOD SERVICE REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 Food Service Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.C. 166-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 Community Schools Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.D. 167-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 Student Activities Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.E. 168-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 General Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.F. 169-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 FOOD SERVICE FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 Food Service Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.G. 170-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 Community Schools Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.H. 171-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 Student Activities Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
IV.I. 172-26 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED: That the administrative contracts for the following staff be approved as presented.
  • Lance VanDusen
  • Rachael Birgy
  • Karen Sniegowski
  • Rob Bachi
  • Katie Knust
  • Karen Miller
  • Kortni Huron
IV.J. 173-26 APPROVAL OF KAITLYN PASIK AS MILL CREEK ACADEMY BOARD TRUSTEES
RESOLVED: That Kaitlyn Pasik be approved as Mill Creek Academy Board Trustee for three years.
IV.K. 174-26 APPROVAL OF KYLE ARNOLD AS MILL CREEK ACADEMY BOARD TRUSTEE
RESOLVED: That Kyle Arnold be approved as Mill Creek Academy Board Trustee for three years.
V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY TOPIC
Time limitations: Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Superintendent Goals - Live Link Below in Description
  • Consider removing live-streamed board meetings
VII. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
VIII. STUDY SESSION
This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school-related matters, and to relate items of interest.  No action is taken during this time.  Occasionally, closed sessions are scheduled to discuss confidential personnel, negotiations, or property matters.
Closed Session
(a) To consider a periodic personnel evaluation of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent, if the named person requests a closed hearing.
VIII.A. 174-26 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION RATING
RESOLVED: That the annual superintendent evaluation rating ____________, be approved.
IX. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • July 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 8:15 am
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM - June 22, 2026 - Board Workshop Meeting
Subject:
CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                   Trustee Steven Merchant 
Vice-President Tara Kribs                  Trustee Jeff Hill      
Secretary Sherry Steffen                     Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Treasurer Scott Moore

Central Staff:
Superintendent Bryan McKenna
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
Interim Director of Finance Beverly Mobley
Description:

 
Subject:
CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Subject:
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • June 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
PERSONNEL
155-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SARA WATERMAN AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sara Waterman as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of June 5, 2026.

156-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF SARA BOGARD AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Sara Bogard as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary be approved as of June 17, 2026.

157-26 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF VICTORIA WILLSON AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Victoria Willson as a teacher at Elk Rapids High School be approved as of June 12, 2026.

158-26 APPROVAL OF CHELSEA BASSETT AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Chelsea Bassett be approved as a teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Bassett will be placed at MA Step 10 of the Master Agreement.

159-26 APPROVAL OF MASON FELKER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Mason Felker be approved as a special education teacher at Lakeland Elementary. Mrs. Felker will be placed at BA Step 10 of the Master Agreement.

160-26 APPROVAL OF TARA DENHERDER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Tara DenHerder be approved as a science teacher at Elk Rapids High School. Ms. DenHerder will be placed at MA Step 18 of the Master Agreement.

161-26 APPROVAL OF PATRICK PASIK AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Patrick Pasik be approved as a teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mr. Pasik will be placed at BA Step 2 of the Master Agreement.

162-26 APPROVAL OF KRISTIN HARRELSON AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Kristin Harrelson be approved as a special education teacher at Mill Creek Academy. Mrs. Harrelson will be placed at MA Step 18 of the Master Agreement.

163-26 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER 26-27 COACHES
RESOLVED: That the following winter 26-27 coaches be approved for Elk Rapids High School, as presented.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball: Kevin Ball
  • JV Boys Basketball: Tylor Somers
  • Freshmen Boys Basketball: Caden Moore
  • Varsity Girls Basketball: Mike Brown
  • JV Girls Basketball: Bo Reinhardt
  • Bowling: Ken & Deb Hicks
  • Dance: Cassidy Mogford
  • Ski: Sean Wells
  • Powerlifting: Garrett Skurnit
DONATIONS
None.
Attachments:
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
164-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 GENERAL FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 General Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Attachments:
Subject:
165-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 FOOD SERVICE REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 Food Service Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Subject:
166-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 Community Schools Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Subject:
167-26 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND REVISED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2025-2026 Student Activities Fund Revised Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Subject:
168-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 General Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Attachments:
Subject:
169-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 FOOD SERVICE FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 Food Service Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Subject:
170-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 Community Schools Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Subject:
171-26 APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED: That the 2026-2027 Student Activities Fund Proposed Budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.
Subject:
172-26 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED: That the administrative contracts for the following staff be approved as presented.
  • Lance VanDusen
  • Rachael Birgy
  • Karen Sniegowski
  • Rob Bachi
  • Katie Knust
  • Karen Miller
  • Kortni Huron
Subject:
173-26 APPROVAL OF KAITLYN PASIK AS MILL CREEK ACADEMY BOARD TRUSTEES
RESOLVED: That Kaitlyn Pasik be approved as Mill Creek Academy Board Trustee for three years.
Subject:
174-26 APPROVAL OF KYLE ARNOLD AS MILL CREEK ACADEMY BOARD TRUSTEE
RESOLVED: That Kyle Arnold be approved as Mill Creek Academy Board Trustee for three years.
Subject:
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY TOPIC
Time limitations: Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item.
Subject:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
  • Superintendent Goals - Live Link Below in Description
  • Consider removing live-streamed board meetings
Description:
Attachments:
Subject:
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
STUDY SESSION
This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to discuss school-related matters, and to relate items of interest.  No action is taken during this time.  Occasionally, closed sessions are scheduled to discuss confidential personnel, negotiations, or property matters.
Closed Session
(a) To consider a periodic personnel evaluation of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent, if the named person requests a closed hearing.
Subject:
174-26 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION RATING
RESOLVED: That the annual superintendent evaluation rating ____________, be approved.
Subject:
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
  • July 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 8:15 am
Subject:
ADJOURNMENT

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