Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
2. Special Presentations & Celebrations
2.a. Introduction of New Staff
South Meadows Elementary - Katie Spisich
* Elise Blaauw - SME Art Teacher
* Natasha Tortora - SME Special Education Teacher
* Sarah Ryan - SME Special Education Teacher
* Theresa Donajkowski - SME Special Education Teacher
* Samantha Sankey - SME Music Teacher

Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
* Ryan Michaud - Psychologist (3rd - 8th)
* Abigail Kuhn - BMS Math Teacher
* Carla Freeman - BMS Counselor

Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
* Jordan Raft - CHS Business/Math Teacher

 
2.b. Enrollment Projection Study - Plante Moran ~ Keith McDonald 
3. Staff Reports
3.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
3.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
3.c. Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
3.d. Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
3.e. Human Resources - Marcus Kaemming
3.f. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
3.g. Athletics - Eric McCalla
3.h. Safety and Security - Greg DeGrand
3.i. Business and Finance - Casey Zaski
3.j. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
3.k. Technology - Ryan Spencer
3.l. Food Service - Chris Simpson
3.m. Transportation - Corrina Horton
3.n. Special Education - Lisa Nickel
3.o. Early Childhood and Comm Education - Sarah Bentley
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
5. Committee Reports
5.a. Finance Reports
- April 2026
- May 2026
6. Public Input #1
6.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow up
6.b. Public Comment
6.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
7. Consent Action Items
7.a. Action Item 07-26-27: Approval of the minutes from the August 17, 2026 regular meeting and the August 26, 2026 Bond Committee meeting.
7.b. Action Item 08-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Jessica Neff as a 2nd grade teacher at North Creek Elementary and be placed on BA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
7.c. Action Item 09-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Carlie Hodel as a 1st grade teacher at North Creek Elementary and be placed on BA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
7.d. Action Item 10-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Allison Koppelberger as a Science teacher at Beach Middle School and be placed on BA Step 5 of the CEA Master Agreement.
7.e. Action Item 11-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Alyssa Poole as a 2nd grade teacher at North Creek Elementary and be placed on MA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
8. Individual Action Items
9. Information & Discussion
9.a. Digital Sign - Ryan Spencer
9.b. Chelsea School District Goals for the 2026-2028 school years
9.c. Committee Chairs
10. Public Input #2
10.a. Public Comment
10.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
11. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
12. Upcoming Events
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting, 8:00am WSEC Boardroom
  • Monday, September 21, 2026 - Board Meeting Worksession, 6:30pm WSEC Boardroom
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Bond Committee Meeting, 8:00am Central Office Administration Building
13. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
Subject:
2. Special Presentations & Celebrations
Subject:
2.a. Introduction of New Staff
South Meadows Elementary - Katie Spisich
* Elise Blaauw - SME Art Teacher
* Natasha Tortora - SME Special Education Teacher
* Sarah Ryan - SME Special Education Teacher
* Theresa Donajkowski - SME Special Education Teacher
* Samantha Sankey - SME Music Teacher

Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
* Ryan Michaud - Psychologist (3rd - 8th)
* Abigail Kuhn - BMS Math Teacher
* Carla Freeman - BMS Counselor

Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
* Jordan Raft - CHS Business/Math Teacher

 
Subject:
2.b. Enrollment Projection Study - Plante Moran ~ Keith McDonald 
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Staff Reports
Subject:
3.a. North Creek - Casey Wescott
Attachments:
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3.b. South Meadows - Katie Spisich
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c. Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
Attachments:
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3.d. Chelsea High School - Amanda Clor
Attachments:
Subject:
3.e. Human Resources - Marcus Kaemming
Attachments:
Subject:
3.f. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
Attachments:
Subject:
3.g. Athletics - Eric McCalla
Attachments:
Subject:
3.h. Safety and Security - Greg DeGrand
Attachments:
Subject:
3.i. Business and Finance - Casey Zaski
Attachments:
Subject:
3.j. Operations - Ross Potgiesser
Attachments:
Subject:
3.k. Technology - Ryan Spencer
Attachments:
Subject:
3.l. Food Service - Chris Simpson
Attachments:
Subject:
3.m. Transportation - Corrina Horton
Attachments:
Subject:
3.n. Special Education - Lisa Nickel
Attachments:
Subject:
3.o. Early Childhood and Comm Education - Sarah Bentley
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
Subject:
5. Committee Reports
Subject:
5.a. Finance Reports
- April 2026
- May 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Public Input #1
Subject:
6.a. Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow up
Subject:
6.b. Public Comment
Subject:
6.c. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
7. Consent Action Items
Subject:
7.a. Action Item 07-26-27: Approval of the minutes from the August 17, 2026 regular meeting and the August 26, 2026 Bond Committee meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Action Item 08-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Jessica Neff as a 2nd grade teacher at North Creek Elementary and be placed on BA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.c. Action Item 09-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Carlie Hodel as a 1st grade teacher at North Creek Elementary and be placed on BA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.d. Action Item 10-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Allison Koppelberger as a Science teacher at Beach Middle School and be placed on BA Step 5 of the CEA Master Agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e. Action Item 11-26-27:  Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Alyssa Poole as a 2nd grade teacher at North Creek Elementary and be placed on MA Step 2 of the CEA Master Agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Individual Action Items
Subject:
9. Information & Discussion
Subject:
9.a. Digital Sign - Ryan Spencer
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b. Chelsea School District Goals for the 2026-2028 school years
Subject:
9.c. Committee Chairs
Subject:
10. Public Input #2
Subject:
10.a. Public Comment
Subject:
10.b. Superintendent/Board Discussion
Subject:
11. Student Liaison and Board Member Reports/Comments/Commendations/Thank You
Subject:
12. Upcoming Events
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Policy Committee Meeting, 8:00am WSEC Boardroom
  • Monday, September 21, 2026 - Board Meeting Worksession, 6:30pm WSEC Boardroom
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Bond Committee Meeting, 8:00am Central Office Administration Building
Subject:
13. Adjournment

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