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Superintendent reports buildings-and-grounds resignation, Sherwood Pool opening; bond furniture described as "teaching tools"
Summary
Superintendent Jamie Kraatz told the board the Buildings and Grounds Director resigned and Jim Mitchell will serve temporarily; she also announced Sherwood Pool is open, discussed summer-school grant changes and enrollment work, and showed bond furniture examples, saying the items are teaching tools ahead of an April 13 Township Board presentation.
Superintendent Jamie Kraatz reported that the STCS Buildings and Grounds Director has resigned and that Jim Mitchell will temporarily step in to fill the role while the district searches for a permanent replacement. Kraatz told the board the district intends to 'take our time' to find the right person.
Kraatz also announced that the Sherwood Pool has officially opened, that an H2O Bootcamp is full and district spring projects and spring sports are underway. On district operations, she said a Kindergarten Information Night video was shown and the district continues to discuss kindergarten and new-student enrollment; curriculum staff are developing summer-school plans but noted the original grants for summer school are no longer available, requiring changes to the program.
Kraatz said she attended events recognizing Jim Noble (referred to as Jim “Hawk” Noble) receiving a Lifetime Award and that HR participated in the SVSU career fair, which attracted interest in the district. She said the 2026–27 school-year calendar is being finalized and that STCS Night of Appreciation is scheduled for the next evening. Kraatz also referenced the impact of the '27L' one-time disbursement, without providing further fiscal detail in the minutes.
On bond planning, Kraatz said she will interview with Art Lewis and has been speaking to local groups; she explained the types of furniture included in the bond proposal as instructional tools, displayed pictures of potential furniture, and said she will speak with the Township Board on April 13.
The minutes record these updates as part of the superintendent's report but do not include formal board action tied to the personnel note or bond furniture images.
