Newaygo board hires three staff members, honors retirees
July 20, 2026 | Newaygo Public School District, School Boards, Michigan
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Board President Vince Grodus called the Newaygo Public School District Board of Education to order on July 20, 2026, and the board approved three staff hires and honored retirees before adjourning at 8:07 p.m.
The board unanimously approved three personnel recommendations from the administration. On a motion by Thomas Frisbie, seconded by John Bull, the board hired Nolan Brockway as a high school math teacher; the motion passed 7-0. John Bull moved, and Bruce Gracik seconded, to hire Brandy Taylor as a bus driver; that motion passed 7-0. Sara Rivera-Cronk moved, seconded by Mary Spicer, to hire Amanda Wood as the payroll and accounts payable specialist; that motion also passed 7-0.
Why it matters: The hires fill instructional and operational roles before the 2026–27 school year, shortening vacancy periods and aligning staffing with summer planning conducted by district administration.
The board was also notified of recent personnel changes. The agenda listed the retirement of Karen Graff, a middle school English teacher, and the departure of Adrian Briones, a varsity assistant boys basketball coach; the item was informational and required no vote. Retirees were publicly recognized during the meeting for their service to the district.
Business Manager Jeremy Brown provided an update on district finances and summer projects, summarizing current status and planning at the administration office (no action required). The meeting concluded with routine business and adjournment at 8:07 p.m.
The board unanimously approved three personnel recommendations from the administration. On a motion by Thomas Frisbie, seconded by John Bull, the board hired Nolan Brockway as a high school math teacher; the motion passed 7-0. John Bull moved, and Bruce Gracik seconded, to hire Brandy Taylor as a bus driver; that motion passed 7-0. Sara Rivera-Cronk moved, seconded by Mary Spicer, to hire Amanda Wood as the payroll and accounts payable specialist; that motion also passed 7-0.
Why it matters: The hires fill instructional and operational roles before the 2026–27 school year, shortening vacancy periods and aligning staffing with summer planning conducted by district administration.
The board was also notified of recent personnel changes. The agenda listed the retirement of Karen Graff, a middle school English teacher, and the departure of Adrian Briones, a varsity assistant boys basketball coach; the item was informational and required no vote. Retirees were publicly recognized during the meeting for their service to the district.
Business Manager Jeremy Brown provided an update on district finances and summer projects, summarizing current status and planning at the administration office (no action required). The meeting concluded with routine business and adjournment at 8:07 p.m.
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