Clintondale board approves resignations, resource-officer contract and membership renewals

The Clintondale Community Schools Board of Education approved a series of routine and personnel actions during its May 28 meeting, including two staff resignations, a resource officer contract and membership renewals.

The board accepted the resignation of middle school principal Maria Romaine, effective June 4, 2024, after five years with the district, and accepted the resignation of Laura Lonacek, director of buildings and grounds, effective June 21, 2024; trustees thanked Lonacek for 29 years of service and wished her well in retirement. Both resignations were approved by roll call (motions carried unanimously as recorded in the meeting minutes).

Trustees approved a 2024–25 contract for school resource officer Tim Victor in the amount of $91,960. The board also voted to renew membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards for $4,844.76 and adopted the Michigan High School Athletic Association membership resolution for the 2024–25 year, a requirement for postseason participation in state tournaments.

Other routine actions included approval of the May 13 meeting minutes, department and building reports, and bills ending May 17, 2024. All motions reported in the transcript passed on recorded roll-call votes.

Board members framed the items as routine district business. The superintendent used the meeting to highlight end-of-year activities and to remind families about a transportation survey for next school year; he said the district plans to offer transportation to students who live more than a quarter mile from their school. The board recessed midmeeting to allow trustees to view senior-project presentations before returning for closed-session items and later action.

What happens next: The district will carry out the personnel transitions and implement the approved contract and renewals as recorded by the board. No additional public hearings were scheduled in the meeting record.