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Brandywine board backs Berrien RESA 2026-27 budget, approves $1.34 million in bills
Summary
The Brandywine Community Schools Board unanimously adopted a resolution expressing support for the proposed Berrien RESA 2026-2027 General Fund Operating Budget and approved payment of district bills totaling $1,342,473.95 at its May 11 meeting.
The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution expressing support for the proposed Berrien RESA 2026-2027 General Fund Operating Budget and approved a consent agenda that included payment of district bills totaling $1,342,473.95.
The motion to adopt the Berrien RESA budget-resolution statement was made by Trustee Holly Pomranka and supported by Trustee John Jarpe; the motion carried on a 6-0 roll call. The board recorded aye votes from President Jessica Crouch, Vice President Shannon Daniels, Secretary Amanda Fox, Trustee John Jarpe, Trustee Holly Pomranka, and Treasurer Charles Schmidt.
Earlier in the meeting the board approved the agenda and then voted to accept the consent agenda. Vice President Shannon Daniels moved, Treasurer Charles Schmidt supported approval of the consent agenda; the minutes list approval of the special meeting minutes dated May 6, 2026, and authorization to pay district bills in the amount of $1,342,473.95. That motion also carried 6-0.
The agenda also lists an Executive Search item naming the West Michigan Education Research and Development Foundation (WMERDF). The minutes record WMERDF on the Executive Search item but do not include further details or an explicit motion tied to selection, contract terms, or next steps.
Superintendent Travis Walker’s report items listed on the agenda included observances and staffing recognition: Speech Pathologist Day (May 18, 2026); recognition of Assistant Superintendent Amanda Lezotte and Assistant Superintendent Raymond Wilburn; Memorial Day hours; an End-of-Year Employee Recognition event scheduled for June 2, 2026; and summer office hours. Administrator reports were filed by name on the agenda for Matt Severin (Merritt Elementary), Melissa Foster (Brandywine Elementary), and Evan Winkler (Middle/High School); the minutes list the names but do not record substantive verbal reports in the text provided.
There were several Learning Services discussion items on the agenda — a wrestling overnight camp, a proposed European trip, the 2026-2027 out-of-state tuition rate, BIA graduation requirements, and a BIA full‑time schedule — that were listed for discussion but for which the minutes do not show motions, votes, or final decisions.
No members of the public addressed the board during Hearing of Visitors. Trustee Holly Pomranka moved, and Treasurer Charles Schmidt supported, a motion to adjourn if there was no further business; that motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.
