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Whiteford board approves hires, contracts and MCISD budget resolution; merit pay measure passes with two abstentions
Summary
At its May 11 meeting, the Whiteford Agricultural School Board approved multiple hires, seasonal worker authorizations, contract renewals and a resolution supporting the MCISD 2026–27 budget. A $100 performance-based merit payment for qualifying teachers passed 4–0–2 (two abstentions).
The Whiteford Agricultural School Board on May 11 approved a slate of personnel hires, service contracts and a resolution supporting the Monroe County Intermediate School District (MCISD) 2026–27 general fund budget.
A motion by Janelle Hauser, seconded by Tom Wenzel, approved $100 performance-based merit pay for teachers who received an “effective” or “highly effective” rating for the 2025–26 school year, as permitted under Board Policy 3124.01. The motion passed with four votes in favor and two abstentions (Jeff Bunge and Board President Shane Hillard); board member Brandon Lott was absent.
The board also voted to add a fourth full-time administrative assistant position per the 2025–2027 WESPA Master Agreement and approved several seasonal and part-time summer worker positions, including one technology summer worker and 1–2 general summer workers. Those personnel measures passed on roll calls recorded in the meeting minutes.
Several new hires were approved, contingent on standard background checks and certification where required: Darel Middaugh was hired as elementary vocal music teacher (start date Sept. 2, 2026); Alex Lipka as high school physical education/strength teacher (start Sept. 2, 2026); and Kyle McElvany as MS/HS technology/computer science teacher (start Sept. 2, 2026). The board also contracted through Edustaff to hire Makayla Dickinson for two cheer positions.
The board approved a $700 additional stipend for Alex Lipka to supervise the weight room in June and July.
On administrative contracts, the board renewed The Nutrition Group as the district’s food service management company for 2026–27 and approved Facilities360 as the custodial cleaning service for the coming school year. The board adopted sportsYou as the district’s official athletics communication platform; that vote recorded one abstention (Jason Vida).
Board member Jason Vida moved and Tom Wenzel seconded a resolution expressing the board’s support for the MCISD proposed 2026–27 general fund operating budget; the resolution passed on the board’s vote. Later the board entered a closed session under Section 8(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act for collective bargaining strategy and resumed at 8:50 p.m.
Superintendent Scott L. Huard and district staff highlighted routine administrative items during reports, including upcoming pre-audit and audit dates, implementation of Red Rover HIRING and RECORDS modules in 2027, and ongoing work by transportation and facilities staff.
The board is scheduled to meet next on June 8, 2026, and the KG–5 TCI science curriculum study presented May 11 is slated for a request for board approval at the June meeting.
