The Whitehall District Schools Board of Education met on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Viking Athletic Complex. The meeting covered key personnel updates, budget planning, and ongoing community collaborations.
Key Approvals and Updates
- Consent Action Items Approved:
The board unanimously approved several items, including:
- Meeting minutes from April 21, April 25 (work session), and May 9 (work session)
- April disbursements
- Teacher tenure notifications for Cramer and Dittberner
- New hires: Ambrose, Koth, McCarthy, Chingman, and Hall
- The 2025–2026 district calendar (with 30 hours of professional development counted as instructional time)
- An out-of-state trip request
Student Representation and Recognition
- Student Representative Report:
The board heard updates from the student rep on school activities and student engagement.
- Farewell Presentation:
The board recognized Tyler Van Antwerp for his service as the Board of Education student representative.
Community Collaboration
- White Lake Community Library Update:
Annlyn McKenzie and Brian Hosticka presented the library’s annual report, highlighting ongoing efforts to support literacy and learning in the community.
Budget & Policy Actions
- Graduation Planning:
The board discussed final preparations for the upcoming high school graduation ceremony on Thursday May, 22, 2025.
- MAISD Biennial Election Resolution:
The board designated a representative and alternate for the MAISD electoral body and voted to support Mary Schaab for a six-year term on the MAISD Board of Education.
- MAISD 2025–26 Budget Resolution:
The board adopted the MAISD general fund budget for the upcoming school year.
- Budget Amendment #2:
Approved as recommended by the finance committee to reflect updated financial projections.
- June Budget Hearing Scheduled:
A public budget hearing for the 2025–2026 fiscal year will take place on June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
- Policy Updates Adopted:
The board completed its second reading and adopted a series of policy updates from its provider, Miller Johnson.
- Monthly Financial Reports:
Financial reports prepared by Tayler Zweigle were reviewed, showing a consistent fiscal outlook.
Superintendent Report
- Superintendent Shari Schillinger shared results from a recent climate survey, providing insight into staff and student perspectives across the district.
Community Engagement
- Two public comment sessions were held, giving attendees the opportunity to voice opinions on agenda and non-agenda items.
Whitehall District Schools Board Meeting Recap – April 21, 2025
