The Grass Lake Community Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at George Long Elementary Media Center. Board President Amy Humbarger presided. All seven board members were present: Shari Hein, Kyle McClure, Janey Bisard, Joe DeBoe, Chris Maynard, and Mark Rankin.

The board approved payment of bills for March 2026 totaling $1,265,784.86. Minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting were also approved. Maureen Keene, superintendent of Jackson ISD, and Amy Rogers, who is becoming Director of Special Education Services, presented on special education and collaboration opportunities between Jackson ISD and Grass Lake Schools.

School administrators reported on recent activities and achievements. At George Long Elementary, March Reading Month was described as a huge success with Olympic-themed activities. The Ecology Club is active, and elementary staff visited the Lansing Capitol and met with Representative Schmaltz to discuss education topics. The middle school's Band and Choir programs earned "2" ratings at the District Festival. High school testing progressed on schedule, with SAT, WIN, and MSTEP administered to juniors on April 8, 9, and 14, and PSAT given to sophomores on April 8. The Grass Lake Theatre Group will perform Disney's Alice and Wonderland on April 17–18 at 7:00 p.m. and April 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The board will hold a bond vote on Tuesday, May 5th.

The board took several action votes. It approved the Limited School of Choice for school year 2026–27 (all present voted aye). Cherie Yudt was approved as the new middle school volleyball coach (all present voted aye). The board accepted resignations for retirement from six employees effective June 2026: Angela Berent, Jeanene Byerly, Brad Coffey, Kim Gorman, Sue Schinck, and Doreen Warner. A retiree luncheon is scheduled for June 3rd at 12:30 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. The board also approved proactive travel authorization for the Robotics team to compete in the First Robotics Worlds Competition in Houston, Texas, April 26–May 3, should the team qualify at the state level (all present voted aye).

Dr. Angel presented the first reading of spring policy updates from the Michigan Association of School Boards (NEOLA). Second reading and a vote will take place at the May board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Generated automatically from the district's official minutes — see the original PDF (5 pages) for voting records and any legal questions.