Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE
1.A. Call to Order 
1.B. Roll Call of the Board
1.C. Welcome and Introductions of Visitors
2. CONSENT AGENDA 
2.A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.C. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS 
2.D. APPROVAL OF BILLS 
2.E. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
4. INFORMATION
4.A. Finance Report
4.B. Human Resources & Curriculum Update
4.C. Superintendent's Report
4.D. SEA Update
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
5.A. Policy 1st Reading
5.B. Superintendent's Student Advisory Team (SSAT)
5.C. Eagle Leadership Council
5.D. ELA Curriculum Adoption 6-12
5.E. 26-27 Board of Education Meetings
5.F. Robotics Presentation
5.G. Sex Ed. Advisory - Board Nominations
6. FINAL THOUGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Schoolcraft Community Schools

13400 S 14th St

Schoolcraft, MI 49087

269-488-7390
Meeting: June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education
Subject:
1. ROUTINE
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order 
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call of the Board
Subject:
1.C. Welcome and Introductions of Visitors
Subject:
2. CONSENT AGENDA 
Description:
  1. (The following are offered as part of the consent agenda.  The motion noted will allow for the authorization of all listed items, without discussion, unless a member of the Board requests that any one or all be considered individually.)
Subject:
2.A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Subject:
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description:
Regular Board Meeting Minutes 
Subject:
2.C. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS 
Description:

Resignations
Emily Waggoner - 7th Grade Math
Marie Grunert - EL MTSS
Amanda Gerstner - ESI Paraprofessional
Katelyn Fox - Eagle Zone Aide
Erin Holmes - EL Administrative Assistant 
Sydney Reif - Behavioral Specialist
Dave Blakley - Bus Driver
Kim Norton - Lunch and Recess Supervisor


New Hires
Connie VanDussen - Speech and Language Pathologist
Genesis Escobedo - Spanish Teacher
Kailtyn Adams - EL Adminstrative Lead Assistant
Madison Vogal - Choir 
Travis Bell - Custodial
John Gill - Custodial 
Nicole Martinez - PreK Teacher
Lindsey DeGraaf - PreK Teacher's Assistant
Amy Pierman - EL Media Center Specialist 
Kim Norton - ESI Paraprofessional 




 
Subject:
2.D. APPROVAL OF BILLS 
Description:
General Fund - 11 $ 272,963
General Fund - 11 (Manual Checks) $ 16,693
Special Revenue: School Lunch - 25 $ 41,008
Capital Project- 41 $    
Capital Project- 42 $    
VOIDS $ 1,447  
Check Register Total $ 329,217
Electronic- P Cards, Ref Pay, EDU Staff $ 239,600
Total Payments $ 568,817
   
 
 5/8 Payroll                                                                  $ 467,922    
5/23  Payroll $ 554,249     
______Payroll Total                                       $ 1,022,170
Subject:
2.E. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS
Subject:
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Subject:
4. INFORMATION
Subject:
4.A. Finance Report
Speaker(s):
Taylor Mikel
Subject:
4.B. Human Resources & Curriculum Update
Speaker(s):
Matt Webster
Subject:
4.C. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
4.D. SEA Update
Speaker(s):
Jenny Stull
Subject:
5. BUSINESS AGENDA
Subject:
5.A. Policy 1st Reading
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Description:
8321 (from Auditor) -
6325 - 

See attached
Subject:
5.B. Superintendent's Student Advisory Team (SSAT)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Description:
Request for approval of a new student leadership group.
See attached.
Subject:
5.C. Eagle Leadership Council
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Subject:
5.D. ELA Curriculum Adoption 6-12
Speaker(s):
Matt Webster
Description:
Subject:
5.E. 26-27 Board of Education Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Nate Ledlow
Description:
See attached
Subject:
5.F. Robotics Presentation
Speaker(s):
Karin Lynch
Subject:
5.G. Sex Ed. Advisory - Board Nominations
Speaker(s):
Matt Webster
Subject:
6. FINAL THOUGHTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Subject:
7. ADJOURNMENT

Board Contact Information:

Jennifer Gottschalk      
jenniferjgottschalk@gmail.com
Mr. Jason Walther
jason.walther@waltherfarms.com
Mrs. Katie Redmond
katie@kredmondphotography.com
Mr. Wade Rutkoskie
waderutkoskie@yahoo.com
Mr. Adam Haley
ahaley@kalsec.com
Mr. Christopher Blodgett
chris@cblodgettconstruction.com
Mr. Randy Blankenship
Rlblank03@gmail.com
 

This is to serve as legal notice of call of said meeting:

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                      Jennifer Gottschalk, President

                                                                                      Schoolcraft Board of Education

                                                                                      Schoolcraft, MI 49087

                          

 

In the event you have a disability that requires special accommodation, including the provision of auxiliary aids or services, please advise the Superintendent's office at 269-488-7390. The advance notice of special need will enable us to better accommodate you. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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