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Board welcomes new teachers, early‑learners and special‑education hires
Summary
Principals introduced six new staff members — including a 4‑year‑old GSRP teacher, a special‑education board‑certified behavior analyst and new classroom teachers — and the board approved the hiring of Bailey Bolshute at the meeting.
Boyne City Public Schools principals introduced several new staff members for the 2025–26 school year, highlighting classroom experience and local ties. The hires presented included a 4‑year‑old GSRP teacher, Samantha Bricker Barr (formerly of Ellsworth Community Schools), art teacher Kayla Fineout, special education teacher and board‑certified behavior analyst Janelle Velitsky, a new 5th‑grade classroom teacher (Emma), and elementary teacher Chase Dolly.
Principal presenters described each hire’s background and why they fit district needs. On the early learners hire, the board approved the administrative recommendation to hire "Bailey Bolshute as the new early learners 4 year old teacher," and the motion passed by voice vote. One principal noted Samantha Bricker Barr brings 12 years’ experience and local roots; another said Velitsky has worked in multiple states as a BCBA, which the district valued for special education services.
