Brandywine board approves BDEA agreement, hires Amanda Lezotte as superintendent
July 13, 2026 | Brandywine Community Schools, School Boards, Michigan
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The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education approved several personnel and contract items at its July 13 regular meeting, including the BDEA Master Agreement and the hiring of Amanda Lezotte as the district's next superintendent.
Trustee McCombs moved, with support from Treasurer Charles Schmidt, “that the Board approves the BDEA Master Agreement as presented.” The motion carried with five ayes and two abstentions. The minutes list the ayes as President Jessica Crouch, Secretary Amanda Fox, Trustee John Jarpe, Trustee McCombs and Treasurer Charles Schmidt; Vice President Shannon Daniels and Trustee Holly Pomranka abstained.
The approval came alongside routine business handled through the consent agenda. Secretary Amanda Fox moved to approve the agenda and, later, Trustee Jarpe moved to approve the consent agenda; both motions carried 7–0. The consent agenda included approval of the special meeting minutes from July 6 and July 7, 2026, and the appointment of Morgan (Nimmo) Palmer as a first-grade teacher.
Interim Superintendent Elise Sorensen-Simpson provided a bond update during the Superintendent’s Report; the minutes record the update but do not include detailed figures or next steps.
As part of the superintendent search, the board conducted a second-round interview with Ms. Amanda Lezotte, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Programs for Brandywine Community Schools. Trustee Holly Pomranka moved, supported by Vice President Shannon Daniels, “that the Board hires Ms. Amanda Lezotte as Brandywine Community Schools' next Superintendent, contingent on successful contract negotiations.” The motion carried unanimously, 7–0. The hire is contingent on completion of contract negotiations, according to the motion recorded in the minutes.
Other items on the agenda were discussed but not decided at the meeting. Business and Operations included a discussion of bread and milk bids; Learning Services reviewed an AP Business with Personal Finance course amendment and CTE school-to-career course descriptions. Under Personnel the board recorded the resignation of Kaitlyn Lillpop.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. after a motion by Secretary Amanda Fox, supported by Trustee John Jarpe, which carried 7–0. The minutes were signed and respectfully submitted by Amanda Fox, Board Secretary.
Trustee McCombs moved, with support from Treasurer Charles Schmidt, “that the Board approves the BDEA Master Agreement as presented.” The motion carried with five ayes and two abstentions. The minutes list the ayes as President Jessica Crouch, Secretary Amanda Fox, Trustee John Jarpe, Trustee McCombs and Treasurer Charles Schmidt; Vice President Shannon Daniels and Trustee Holly Pomranka abstained.
The approval came alongside routine business handled through the consent agenda. Secretary Amanda Fox moved to approve the agenda and, later, Trustee Jarpe moved to approve the consent agenda; both motions carried 7–0. The consent agenda included approval of the special meeting minutes from July 6 and July 7, 2026, and the appointment of Morgan (Nimmo) Palmer as a first-grade teacher.
Interim Superintendent Elise Sorensen-Simpson provided a bond update during the Superintendent’s Report; the minutes record the update but do not include detailed figures or next steps.
As part of the superintendent search, the board conducted a second-round interview with Ms. Amanda Lezotte, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Programs for Brandywine Community Schools. Trustee Holly Pomranka moved, supported by Vice President Shannon Daniels, “that the Board hires Ms. Amanda Lezotte as Brandywine Community Schools' next Superintendent, contingent on successful contract negotiations.” The motion carried unanimously, 7–0. The hire is contingent on completion of contract negotiations, according to the motion recorded in the minutes.
Other items on the agenda were discussed but not decided at the meeting. Business and Operations included a discussion of bread and milk bids; Learning Services reviewed an AP Business with Personal Finance course amendment and CTE school-to-career course descriptions. Under Personnel the board recorded the resignation of Kaitlyn Lillpop.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. after a motion by Secretary Amanda Fox, supported by Trustee John Jarpe, which carried 7–0. The minutes were signed and respectfully submitted by Amanda Fox, Board Secretary.
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