Welcome to the Board of Education Meeting
We welcome you to this meeting of the Sandwich CUSD #430 Board of Education. At these meetings, the Board discusses options and sets policy and direction.
Sandwich CUSD #430 serves approximately 2,100 students. Board members are elected at large from throughout the school district.
To learn more about the Sandwich School District email us at [email protected].
Responsibilities of the Board of Education?
The Board of Education is responsible for determining the policies which guide the operation of School District #430. Specific responsibilities include:
- Approval of courses of study and textbooks;
- Adoption of an annual budget;
- Construction, furnishing, and maintenance of facilities; and
- Employment of Personnel
Board members are elected to staggered four-year terms in April of odd-numbered years. As public servants, they spend many hours on school business. They are not paid for their time or services.
Meeting Outline
The monthly business meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. with items of greatest public interest such as individual recognitions, public hearings, comments from the audience, curriculum presentations, and official action on items.
Discussions of topics for future Board meetings are in the latter segment of the agenda under the heading Other Business or Setting of Future Meetings.
For more detailed definitions of the Board of Education meeting components, see the glossary terms in the back of this booklet.
Meet the Members of the Board of Education
Robert Miller
President
Mr. Miller is Executive Vice President at Lyon, LLC. Mr. Miller was elected to the Board of Education in 2019.
Leroy Schroeder
Vice-President
Mr. Schroeder is Financial Manager at Plus, LLP. Mr. Schroeder was elected to the Board of Education in 2017.
Lisa Saitta
Secretary
Ms. Saitta is self employed and volunteers throughout the community. Ms. Saitta was elected to the Board of Education in 2019.
Dr. Erik Englehart
Member
Dr. Englehart is a practicing physician and serves on various boards. Dr. Englehart was elected to the Board of Education in 2017.
John Morse
Member
Mr. Morse is a retired first responder. Mr. Morse was elected to the Board of Education in 2021.
Vicki Scharenberg
Member
Mrs. Scharenberg is a real estate agent. She was elected to the Board of Education in 2019.
Thomas Wilson
Member
Mr. Wilson is a senior manager for Accenture LLP. Mr. Wilson was elected to the Board of Education in 2019.
Rick Schmitt
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Schmitt sits at the Board table with the members of the Board of Education and serves as a resource person to the Board of Education but does not vote.
Speaking During Board Meetings
The Board of Education welcomes public comment at each regularly scheduled meeting under the Audience to Visitors Public Comment & Communication portion of the agenda.
Each person who wishes to speak must sign up prior to the start of the meeting with the recording secretary. Comments should be limited to 5 minutes. Comments should be in good taste and demonstrate consideration for others. Comments regarding specific individuals are inappropriate.
Although the Board of Education meeting is a meeting in public, it is not a public meeting. Proper etiquette throughout the regular meeting would be to remain silent while the Board discusses its business.
Who to Contact
While members of the public are welcome to speak to the Board of Education, please keep in mind that the Board of Education recognizes other channels available to individuals who have a question or concern.
A classroom question or concern should be discussed with the classroom teacher. If the issue is not resolved at the classroom level, the issue may be brought to the attention of the principal.
A school-level questions or concern should be discussed with the principal. If the issue is not resolved at the school level, the issue may be brought to the attention of the superintendent.
A district-wide question or concern should be discussed with the superintendent. If the issue is not resolved, the issue may be brought to the attention of the full Board of Education.