The Chelsea Board of Education will meet on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting at the Washington Street Education Center boardroom, 500 Washington St.
The agenda items include:
Special Presentations & Celebrations
- Student of the Month
- North Creek Elementary – Maddie Olsick
- South Meadows Elementary – Alyssa Harpster
- Introduction of New Staff
- Beach Middle School – Carla Freeman, BMS Counselor
- Chelsea High School – Alexandra Doering, CHS English Teacher
Staff Reports
- North Creek – Casey Wescott
- South Meadows – Katie Spisich
- Operations – Ross Potgiesser
- Technology – Ryan Spencer
- Food Service – Chris Simpson
- Transportation – Corrina Horton
- Special Education – Lisa Nickel
- Early Childhood and Comm Education – Sarah Bentley
Superintendent Report & Communications
Committee Reports
- Personnel Committee Meeting – 10/7/26
- Bond Committee Meeting – 10/16/26
Public Input #1
- Previous Public Comment Board/Superintendent follow-up
- Public Comment
- Superintendent/Board Discussion
Consent Action Items
- Approval of the minutes from the Oct. 5, 2026 regular Board meeting and the Oct. 7, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting.
Individual Action Items
- Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board approve the 31aa Resolution B: Opt in and accept the Section 31aa Mental Health Funding for the 2026-2027 year.
- Superintendent Kapolka recommends the Board authorize the Superintendent and Board Bond Committee to explore the feasibility of a November 2027 Bond Initiative.
- Approval of the June 2026 Policy Updates, covering:
- Board governance (authority to enter into contracts; board meetings)
- Non-discrimination, anti-harassment and non-retaliation, including related definitions and procedures
- Health and safety (tobacco, drugs and alcohol; emergency drills and reports; asbestos management)
- Facilities and construction bidding
- Employee ethics and hiring
- Students (extracurricular activities; student identification cards)
Information & Discussion
- Superintendent Evaluation
- SEAB Membership Criteria & Selection Process
Upcoming Events
- Oct. 20, 2026 – Board Onboarding Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., WSEC Central Office Conference Room
- Oct. 29, 2026 – Policy Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m., WSEC Central Office Conference Room
- Nov. 2, 2026 – Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Beach Middle School
Full agenda, documents, and Zoom invite links can be found on the Chelsea School District Meetings website.
