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Boyne Falls Public School Board approves three-year superintendent extension, hires staff and updates handbook
Summary
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Boyne Falls Public School Board approved a superintendent contract extension through 2026–27, accepted two resignations, approved multiple 2024–25 staff positions including an athletic director, approved student handbook changes and accepted a $1,593 SETSEG rebate.
Cousineau called the Boyne Falls Public School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Board Conference Room. The board approved the agenda and minutes, voted to pay bills across three funds, and considered personnel, student services and policy items throughout the meeting.
The board unanimously accepted the resignation of employee Joe Loper (motion by Pickering, support by Powers) and accepted the resignation of Haley Tasiemski (motion by Pickering, support by Brunmeier). The board approved a slate of 2024–25 positions, including Matthew Bolinger as Athletic Director and MS/HS cross country coach; that motion carried 6–0 with board member Amanda Loper recorded as abstaining. The board approved a superintendent contract extension covering the 2024–25, 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years (motion by Pickering, support by Powers) and accepted a SETSEG net asset return of $1,593.00.
Why it matters: the contract extension secures district leadership for the next three school years while the approved hires and handbook changes shape staffing and school operations for 2024–25. The district reported enrollment of 207 K–12 students, 26 preschool students and 20 Char-Em students, and noted several facility and safety improvements underway, including a secure entrance installation and repaired parking-lot lighting.
Personnel and hires: Amanda Loper introduced new instructional and support personnel for 2024–25, listing Jacqueline Carrier (third grade), Jessica Pleak (librarian, middle-school ELA, yearbook and psychology), Alice Loper (preschool assistant), Jessica VanWulfen (long-term middle/high school science substitute), and Anthony Bell (girls varsity basketball coach). Matthew Bolinger introduced the athletic staff; later the board approved Matthew Bolinger as Athletic Director and MS/HS cross country coach as part of the personnel approvals.
Student services and school operations: the Student Success Advisor reported that a kindergarten oral health assessment will be added to the elementary handbook and that open house is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5–7 p.m., with the Board assisting with food. LEO will provide school supplies for elementary students; front-entrance sign tiles are on backorder. The principal reported PBIS improvements, professional development days on Aug. 22–23, and that fall sports (volleyball, cross country, MS/HS football) have begun.
Finance and policies: the board approved payment of bills: General Fund $103,611.34, Food Service Fund $5,089.56, and Special Revenue $10,855.81. The board read a series of financial and compliance-related policies (3201–3213). The board also approved the 2024 L-4029 form and accepted a $1,593 SETSEG rebate.
Public comment and community matters: during recognition of audience, Frank Wasylewski asked why a millage was not placed on the ballot and inquired about BC Sewer; Mary Matelski discussed sinking fund use for 2024–25 and noted booster activities. Brooke Fenske briefed the board on the Polish Festival, reporting lower traffic this year but that the event remained profitable and the committee praised student conduct.
Closed session and next steps: the board adjourned into closed session at 7:23 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue and returned to open session at 7:44 p.m. The meeting concluded with board business items and adjournment at 7:52 p.m. The board will proceed with onboarding the approved hires and implementation of the approved handbook updates for the 2024–25 school year.
