Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance/adoption of agenda and consent agenda
2. Special Presentations & Celebrations
2.a. Student of the Month
* Beach Middle School - Shiv Fox
* Chelsea High School - Emily Schaefer
2.b. Introduction of New Staff
North Creek Elementary - Casey Wescott
* Jessica Neff - 2nd grade Teacher
* Carlie Hodel - 1st grade Teacher
* Alyssa Poole - 2nd grade Teacher

South Meadows Elementary - Katie Spisich
* Natasha Tortora - SME Special Education Teacher

Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
* Carla Freeman - BMS Counselor
* Allison Koppelberger - BMS Science Teacher
2.c. 2019 Bond Projects - Clark and Kingscott
3. Staff Reports
3.a. CHS - Amanda Clor
3.b. BMS - Adam Schilt
3.c. Business and Finance - Casey Zaski
3.d. Asst Superintendent/Human Resources - Marcus Kaemming
3.e. Athletics - Eric McCalla
3.f. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
3.g. Safety and Security - Greg DeGrand
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
5. Committee Reports
  • Policy Comm Meeting - 9/9/26
  • On-Boarding Comm Meeting - 9/17/26
  • Bond Comm Meeting - 9/22/26
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: 16-26-27 Approval of the minutes from the Sepember 21, 2026 Regular Worksession meeting and the September 22, 2026 Bond Committee meeting.
7.b. Action Item 17-26-27: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Alexandra Doering as an English teacher at Chelsea High School and be placed on BA Step 7 of the CEA Master Agreement.
8. Individual Action Items
8.a. Action Item 18-26-27: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun policy 5209 - Student Use of Wireless Communications Devices
9. Information & Discussion
9.a. Section 31aa - Update & Resolution Options
9.b. Thrun June 2026 Policy Updates
9.b.1) Thrun Policy Update - 2200s Board Powers
  • 2202 - Authority to Enter into Contracts
9.b.2) Thrun Policy Update - 2500s Board Meetings and Open Meetings Act Compliance
  • 2501 - Meetings
9.b.3)  Thrun Policy Update - 3100s General Operations
  • 3102 - Smoking, Tobacco Products, Drugs, and Alcohol 
  • 3115 - Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation
  • 3115A - Definitions for 3155 Series
  • 3115B - Designation of Coordinators
  • 3115C - Supportive Measures
  • 3115D - Informal Resolution
  • 3115E - Grievance Procedure and Remedies
  • 3115H - Training Requirements and Policy Notice
9.b.4) Thrun Policy Update - 3300s Facilities, Real and Personal Property
  • 3306 - Construction Bidding
9.b.5) Thrun Policy Update - 3400s School Safety and Security
  • 3402 - Drills, Plans, and Reports
  • 3407 - Asbestos Management
9.b.6) Thrun Policy Update - 4100s Employee Rights and Responsibilities
  • 4101 - Non-Discrimination
  • 4104 - Employment Complaint Procedure for Allegations Implicating Civil Rights
  • 4113 - Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
9.b.7) Thrun Policy Update - 4200s Employee Conduct and Ethics
  • 4201 - Employee Ethics and Standards
  • 4209 - Intentionally Left Blank (Abortion Referrals and Assistance)
9.b.8) Thrun Policy Update - 4500s Administrators/Supervisors
  • 4508 - Administrator Non-Renewal
9.b.9) Thrun Policy Update - 4600s The Superintendent
  • 4602 - Hiring
9.b.10) Thrun Policy Update - 5500s School Sponsored and Extracurricular Activities
  • 5507 - Extracurricular Activities
9.b.11) Thrun Policy Update - 5700s Student Health and Safety
  • 5710 - Student Suicide Prevention
  • 5710A - Student Identification Cards
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
  • Monday, October 7 2026 - Personnel Comm Meeting, 8:00am WSEC Central Office Conference Room
  • Monday, October 19, 2026 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm WSEC
  • Monday, November 2, 2026 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm Beach Middle School
13. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 5, 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. Student of the Month
* Beach Middle School - Shiv Fox
* Chelsea High School - Emily Schaefer
Subject:
2.b. Introduction of New Staff
North Creek Elementary - Casey Wescott
* Jessica Neff - 2nd grade Teacher
* Carlie Hodel - 1st grade Teacher
* Alyssa Poole - 2nd grade Teacher

South Meadows Elementary - Katie Spisich
* Natasha Tortora - SME Special Education Teacher

Beach Middle School - Adam Schilt
* Carla Freeman - BMS Counselor
* Allison Koppelberger - BMS Science Teacher
Subject:
2.c. 2019 Bond Projects - Clark and Kingscott
Subject:
3. Staff Reports
Subject:
3.a. CHS - Amanda Clor
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. BMS - Adam Schilt
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c. Business and Finance - Casey Zaski
Attachments:
Subject:
3.d. Asst Superintendent/Human Resources - Marcus Kaemming
Attachments:
Subject:
3.e. Athletics - Eric McCalla
Attachments:
Subject:
3.f. Curriculum and Instruction - Michelle Hilla
Attachments:
Subject:
3.g. Safety and Security - Greg DeGrand
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Superintendent Report & Communications
Subject:
5. Committee Reports
  • Policy Comm Meeting - 9/9/26
  • On-Boarding Comm Meeting - 9/17/26
  • Bond Comm Meeting - 9/22/26
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: 16-26-27 Approval of the minutes from the Sepember 21, 2026 Regular Worksession meeting and the September 22, 2026 Bond Committee meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Action Item 17-26-27: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the hiring of Alexandra Doering as an English teacher at Chelsea High School and be placed on BA Step 7 of the CEA Master Agreement.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Individual Action Items
Subject:
8.a. Action Item 18-26-27: Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the Thrun policy 5209 - Student Use of Wireless Communications Devices
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Information & Discussion
Subject:
9.a. Section 31aa - Update & Resolution Options
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b. Thrun June 2026 Policy Updates
Subject:
9.b.1) Thrun Policy Update - 2200s Board Powers
  • 2202 - Authority to Enter into Contracts
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.2) Thrun Policy Update - 2500s Board Meetings and Open Meetings Act Compliance
  • 2501 - Meetings
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.3)  Thrun Policy Update - 3100s General Operations
  • 3102 - Smoking, Tobacco Products, Drugs, and Alcohol 
  • 3115 - Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation
  • 3115A - Definitions for 3155 Series
  • 3115B - Designation of Coordinators
  • 3115C - Supportive Measures
  • 3115D - Informal Resolution
  • 3115E - Grievance Procedure and Remedies
  • 3115H - Training Requirements and Policy Notice
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.4) Thrun Policy Update - 3300s Facilities, Real and Personal Property
  • 3306 - Construction Bidding
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.5) Thrun Policy Update - 3400s School Safety and Security
  • 3402 - Drills, Plans, and Reports
  • 3407 - Asbestos Management
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.6) Thrun Policy Update - 4100s Employee Rights and Responsibilities
  • 4101 - Non-Discrimination
  • 4104 - Employment Complaint Procedure for Allegations Implicating Civil Rights
  • 4113 - Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.7) Thrun Policy Update - 4200s Employee Conduct and Ethics
  • 4201 - Employee Ethics and Standards
  • 4209 - Intentionally Left Blank (Abortion Referrals and Assistance)
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.8) Thrun Policy Update - 4500s Administrators/Supervisors
  • 4508 - Administrator Non-Renewal
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.9) Thrun Policy Update - 4600s The Superintendent
  • 4602 - Hiring
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.10) Thrun Policy Update - 5500s School Sponsored and Extracurricular Activities
  • 5507 - Extracurricular Activities
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b.11) Thrun Policy Update - 5700s Student Health and Safety
  • 5710 - Student Suicide Prevention
  • 5710A - Student Identification Cards
Attachments:
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
  • Monday, October 7 2026 - Personnel Comm Meeting, 8:00am WSEC Central Office Conference Room
  • Monday, October 19, 2026 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm WSEC
  • Monday, November 2, 2026 - Board Meeting, 6:30pm Beach Middle School
Subject:
13. Adjournment

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