Meet the Board!
Back Row (left to right): Travis Aultman, Sean Long, Miles Cameron, Nathan Clarke
Front Row (left to right): Angela Brooks, Lorie Fox, Jennifer Murray
Current Board Goals:
Goal #1 – Pass the bond proposal for the Jr/Sr High - ACHIEVED! ✔️
Goal #2 – Improve relationships between community members, parents, and district personnel with the Board of Education to increase school support and engagement.
Goal #3 – To improve student achievement for all students K-12 across multiple core curriculums.
Board-Recognized Projects
In May 2023, The Board voted to amend Board policy to reflect a $0 stipend per meeting for each Board Member. Instead, the previous stipend of $30 per member per meeting ($2,520 per school year) is held in a special account to support funding requests from teachers, staff, and school groups for classes or group projects that directly benefit Coleman students.
Here's some projects they've funded so far!
January 2024: The board funded registration fees for all 3rd grade students to visit the Capitol building in Lansing, as well as the Natural History Museum.
Pledge Leaders
Two elementary school students are invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each month's board meeting. Students can earn this special honor by submitting their "I Spy a Leader" tickets, which are awarded throughout each school day to students exhibiting their best leadership skills. Thanks to all of our Pledge Leaders so far, we are so proud of how well you represent our school!
Employees of the Month!
The Board has rolled out a new 'Employee of the Month' program! Staff can nominate each other each month and the Board selects the official 'Employee of the Month' for each building. The chosen staff member gets to enjoy a special, reserved parking space for the whole month.
November 2024
Elementary: Tara Whittington
Jr/Sr High: Jim Burkhart
Board Office: Jen McCormack
December 2024
Elementary: (no nominees)
Jr/Sr High: Donnie Thomas
Board Office: Kerry Berthume
January 2025
Elementary: Karin Pelletier
Jr/Sr High: Alex Fox
Bus Garage: Troy Waddington
February 2025
Elementary: Kaelyn Guza
Jr/Sr High: Caitlyn Place
Board Office: Natalie Kalitta
April 2024
Elementary: Alison Young
Jr/Sr High: Natalie Belleville
Board Office: Sara Hegel
May 2024
Elementary: Kaelyn Guza
Jr/Sr High: Marie Zwemmer
Board Office: Carmen Grzegorek
September 2024
Elementary: Alison Young
Jr/Sr High: Diane Cauchy
Board Office: Sara Hegel
October 2024
Elementary: Courtney Nartker
Jr/Sr High: Abby Yancer
Board Office: Natalie Kalitta
Staff Recognition Comments from the Board
The Board of Education includes Recognition Comments in its discussion agenda at each monthly meeting. This is an opportunity for the Board to acknowledge the progress and efforts of those who contribute to the education of our children and community.