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By Crystal Hayduk Superintendent Mike Kapolka updated the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE) about the removal of restrictive language on the property at its meeting on March 9. He said that through the work of a collaborative … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Chelsea School District (CSD) numbered 2,272 students on Feb. 11, the state’s mandated Spring Count Day, said Superintendent Mike Kapolka. This number is unconfirmed and will be verified by late March; audited by late July. Although it … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk The Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE) approved the amended 2025-26 budget as presented at its meeting on Feb. 9. (See related story.) Trustee Nicolia Heineman was absent. The board approved a revision to the … Read more
The Chelsea Board of Education will meet on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting at the Washington Street Education Center board room, 500 Washington St. You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Feb 9, 2026 06:00 … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Nicole Lechner, chief financial officer of the Chelsea School District (CSD), presented the 2025-26 amended budget to the board of education (BOE) at its meeting on Jan. 26. The amended budget shows a slight improvement over preliminary … Read more
The Chelsea Board of Education will meet on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting at North Creek Elementary School, 699 McKinley. You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Jan 26, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk The Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE) approved two new hires, building handbooks, bond bids, and policies at its meeting on Jan. 12, marking a busy start to the calendar year. In consent action, the … Read more
The Chelsea Board of Education will meet on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room of the Washington Street Education Building, 500 Washington St. You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Jan 12, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk The State of Michigan’s legislated 31aa funding continues to come under scrutiny for new requirements school districts must comply with to receive the money. Following updated application information, the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE) … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Following continued discussion about the new provisions in 31aa funding at its meeting on Nov. 17, the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE) voted to advance the resolution to decline the program. The fund exists … Read more
The Chelsea Board of Education will meet on Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting at the Washington Street Education Center. Below is the agenda and Zoom information. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 17, … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk The Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education voted at its meeting on Nov. 3 to enter the class-action lawsuit against PowerSchool for the Dec. 2024 data breach. In discussion with the board at its meetings on … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Nicole Lechner, chief financial officer of the Chelsea School District (CSD), presented the annual financial audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30 to the board of education at its meeting on Oct. 20. She said … Read more
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