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Roseville Board unanimously approves principal appointment, curriculum purchase and culinary food trailer
Summary
At its Aug. 18 meeting the Roseville Community Schools Board approved the appointment of Michael Mitchell as Roseville Middle School principal, bought an additional year of McGraw Hill’s Wonders curriculum for $84,700.29, approved a food trailer purchase for the culinary program, accepted personnel and coaching recommendations, and renamed a conference room in honor of Becky Vasil.
The Roseville Community Schools Board of Education on Aug. 18 unanimously approved a slate of routine personnel actions, purchases and facility changes, including the appointment of Michael Mitchell as principal of Roseville Middle School.
On a motion by Joseph D. DeFelice, supported by Kevin Switanowski, the board approved Michael Mitchell’s appointment to lead Roseville Middle School. The motion carried 5-0.
The board also approved a request to purchase one additional year of the Wonders elementary curriculum from McGraw Hill for $84,700.29 using general funds; the motion was made by Denise Brun and supported by Gina Aiuto and passed unanimously.
Separately, the board approved the purchase of a food trailer for the Roseville High School culinary arts program. The minutes contain two differing amounts in nearby lines: an earlier line lists $108,229.19 while the formal motion text lists $108,299.19. The motion recorded in the minutes (moved by Joseph D. DeFelice and supported by Gina Aiuto) passed 5-0; the minutes’ internal discrepancy on the trailer amount is noted in these minutes and is flagged for clerical clarification.
The board accepted a set of personnel recommendations encompassing new hires across the district, rescinded positions, retirements effective Jan. 1, 2026 for two paraprofessionals, and resignations as listed in the personnel section. Denise Brun moved and Kevin Switanowski supported the motion to accept the personnel recommendations; it carried 5-0.
Coaching assignments for middle and high school teams (volleyball, cheer, football, soccer, cross country) for the 2025 fall season were approved on the consent motion. The board also approved listed tuition student requests for placements across elementary, middle and high schools following a motion by Gina Aiuto, supported by Denise Brun.
On a motion by Kevin Switanowski, supported by Denise Brun, the board unanimously approved renaming the Arbor Conference Room in honor of Becky Vasil. The business office’s General Fund warrant list for the month ending July 31, 2025, was approved on a motion by Switanowski and supported by Gina Aiuto.
In remarks before adjournment, Vice President Kevin Switanowski referenced a Lansing conference he attended and President Theresa Genest noted that Panther Day went well and commended the band staff. Assistant Superintendent Peter Hedemark also praised band staff, and Secretary Joseph D. DeFelice asked about the near completion of the building trades house. The board set future meetings for Sept. 8 and Sept. 15, among other dates, and adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Votes at a glance: approval of Aug. 4 minutes (5-0); personnel recommendations (5-0); coaching recommendations (5-0); tuition student requests (5-0); appointment of Michael Mitchell as Roseville Middle School principal (5-0); purchase of Wonders curriculum for $84,700.29 (5-0); purchase of culinary food trailer (motion recorded as $108,299.19; 5-0; see clarifying details); renaming Arbor Conference Room to honor Becky Vasil (5-0); approval of General Fund warrant list for month ending July 31, 2025 (5-0).
The board’s next regular meetings are scheduled for Sept. 8 and Sept. 15 at the Administration Building. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
