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The BCPS Board of Education
District Governance Plan

District governance overview to the dedicated staff members who serve the Bay City Public School students and families with a strong commitment to providing the best education possible. Board of Education Governance Standards.

Strategic Plan

Bay City Public Schools will provide an engaging, diverse, and supportive learning environment that will allow each student to reach their fullest potential.
Strategic Plan Report Summary
Strategic Plan Report Document



Mission and Vision

We provide an engaging, diverse, and supportive learning environment that will allow each student to reach their fullest potential. Bay City Public Schools:  Diverse opportunities, exceptional experiences, empowered to transform the world!

Gene Rademacher - President

Email: rademacherg@bcschools.net

  • Phone:  (989) 860-1064

Term Expires: December 2022

  • Graduated with BS from Western Michigan University
  • Masters from Central Michigan University
  • Join Bay City Public Schools in 1971 at Handy High School
  • Coached Football at Handy, Central, and Northwood
  • Also Coached Basketball, Baseball, and Track
  • At Handy from 1971-1990
  • At Western and Central 1990-1991
  • At Central 1991-2010
  • Taught Business 1971-1986
  • Co-op Coordinator 1986-2010
  • Was Vice-President of State Co-op Organization -MCPA- 8 years
  • Co-op Coordinator of the year 2001
  • Have had 5 children graduate from the Bay City Public Schools

 

 

David Welch - Vice President

Email: welchd@bcschools.net

Term Expires: December 2024

  • BS in Engineering Management from Saginaw Valley State University
  • Associates in Drafting from Ferris State University
  • Leadership and Professional Development
    • Chicago Booth, SAE, ISM, NAPM, Karrass Institute
  • 23 years of experience in Operations and Business Management
  • Currently a Senior Account Manager at Means Industries
  • 2 children and 1 step daughter. All products of BCPS
  • Married to Cathy Welch (1989 BCC Grad), Currently in her 23rd year as a Teacher for BCPS
Carrie Sepeda - Secretary

Email: sepedac@bcschools.net

  • Phone:  (989) 860-8791

Term Expires: December 2024

  • SVSU Graduate, BA in Criminal Justice minor in Psychology
  • Currently employed at Wellspring Lutheran Service, 5 years
  • Volunteer Coordinator for BCPS-Kolb, Handy, Central, 16 years
  • 2 children, one currently enrolled in BCPS and the other a graduate
  • Currently serving on Bay City Charter, Commissioner
Matthew D. Felan - Treasurer

Email: felanm@bcschools.net

Term Expires: December 2026

  • Graduate of Michigan State University, James Madison College, BA, International Relations
  • Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach - Bay City Western High School
  • President & CEO, Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance
  • Former Political Fundraiser working for Governor Tim Kaine, Senator Hillary Clinton,
    Senator Joseph Lieberman, Senator Jean Carnahan
  • 2018 STEM AWARD presented by the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan
  • 2016, Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Citizen Award Winner
  • Bay City Morning Rotary Member
  • Dow Bay Area Family Y Board of Directors (2013-2018)
  • Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB Board Member (2014 - Present)
  • Great Lakes Bay Economic Club Board Member (2015 - Present)
  • Graduate of Leadership Midland (2014), Leadership Saginaw (2019), Mt Pleasant Rollie Denison Leadership Institute (2017)
    and Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Institute for Leaders (2013)
Thomas Baird - Trustee

Email: bairdt@bcschools.net

Phone: (989) 893-9256

Term Expires: December 2024

  • Proud Bay City Central grad (1973)
  • Proud Saginaw Valley State University grad (1984) B.A. in History
  • United States Air Force 1974-1978 (retired)
  • Former Bay City Commissioner
  • Bay City Charter Commissioner
  • Bay City School Board Trustee till 2024
  • Lifelong Bay City resident and long-time substitute school teacher in Bay City Public Schools and other area Districts
  • Active in many community organizations in Bay City/Bay County
  • Lifelong Democratic Party member
  • Proud Michigan Blood donor (largest in Great Lakes Bay Region) with over 38 gallons donated since 1973
Laurie Jeske - Trustee

Email: jeskel@bcschools.net

Term Expires: December 2022

  • Bay City Public Schools graduate
  • SVSU graduate with elementary education major, certificated teacher
  • Master’s degree, elementary administration
  • Master’s degree, central office administration
  • Taught Resource Room at Handy High School
  • Taught Resource Room at Whittier Elementary
  • Taught 4th grade at Woodside Elementary
  • Taught 5th grade at Hampton Elementary
  • Principal intern at Washington Elementary
  • Substitute Assistant Principal at MacGregor
  • Taught “Substituting in Special Education” Workshops at Delta College
  • Retired BCPS teacher and work part-time at Home Depot
  • 2 Children & 5 grandchildren
  • Daughter of two BCPS Teachers

I am honored to have been elected to serve on our School Board.

Joslyn Jamrog - Trustee

Email: jamrogj@bcschools.net

Term Expires: December 2026

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Board Meetings

BOARD OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL DISTRICT - CITY OF BAY CITY
910 N. WALNUT STREET
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN
Phone: 989-686-9700

July 2021 through July 2022

Schedule of Regular Board of Education Meetings (View/Download PDF)

June 7, 2021 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611
Minutes

June 14, 2021 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708
Minutes

July 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706
Agenda
Minutes

August 2, 2021 at 7:00pm Committee of the Whole
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611
Agenda
Minutes

August 9, 2021 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708
Agenda
Minutes

August 16, 2021 at 6:00pm Special Meeting for Negotiations Update
Bay City Public Schools, Curriculum Conference Room
910 N. Walnut Street, Bay City 48706
Agenda
Minutes
 
August 17, 2021 at 6:00pm Special Meeting for Board Summer Retreat
Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District, Educational Service Center, Bay City Room
4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City 48706

September 13, 2021 at 7:00pm Regular Meeting
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706
Agenda
Minutes

October 4, 2021 at 7:00pm Committee of the Whole
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706
Agenda

October 11, 2021 at 7:000pm Regular Meeting
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611
Agenda

November 1, 2021 at 7:00pm  Committee of the Whole
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706

November 8, 2021 at 7:000pm Regular Meeting
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611

December 13, 2021 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708

January 3, 2022 at 7:00pm  Committee of the Whole
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706

January 10, 2022 at 7:00pm Regular Meeting
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708
Host: Hampton, Kolb, & Linsday Elementary Schools

February 7, 2022 at 7:000pm Committee of the Whole
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611

February 14, 2022 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706
Host: Washington and MacGregor Elementary Schools

March 7, 2022 at 7:00pm  Committee of the Whole
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708

March 14, 2022 at 7:000pm Regular Meeting
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611
Host: Auburn, Mackensen, and McAlear-Sawden Elementary Schools

April 4, 2022 at 7:00pm Committee of the Whole
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708

April 11, 2022 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706
Host: Bay City Eastern High School

May 2, 2022 at 7:000pm Committee of the Whole
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611

May 9, 2022 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706

June 6, 2022 at 7:000pm Committee of the Whole
Bay City Western Middle & High Schools, Auditorium, 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn 48611

June 13, 2022 at 7:00pm Regular Meeting
Bay City Central High School, Auditorium, 1624 Columbus Ave., Bay City 48708

July 11, 2022 at 7:00pm  Regular Meeting
Handy Middle School, Auditorium, 601 Blend St., Bay City 48706

 

ARCHIVES

The following archives are combined PDFs of all meeting minutes.

2020-21 Board Meeting Minutes
2019-20 Board Meeting Minutes
2018-19 Board Meeting Minutes
2017-18 Board Meeting Minutes
2016-17 Board Meeting Minutes
2015-16 Board Meeting Minutes
2014-15 Board Meeting Minutes
2013-14 Board Meeting Minutes

Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for participation in these meetings should contact the Board Office at (989) 686-9700 at least 5 days in advance of the meeting to request assistance. Official minutes of school board meetings are stored and available for inspection in the Office of the Superintendent.

Carrie Sepeda, Secretary
Bay City Public Schools Board of Education

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