SCCS Board of Education -- 10/06/2026

The Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on October 6, 2026. The board voted 7–0 to reinstate Sheila Marinski as varsity cheerleading coach for the 2026–27 school year, with the understanding that she must complete the required EduStaff hiring paperwork and background-check process before returning. The board discussed concerns about the handling of cheer and varsity basketball coach hiring, including interview fairness and the district’s hiring procedures; no basketball coach selection was made. Board members also discussed concerns about administrative decisions and agreed that a board member would consult legal counsel before the board considered further action. No procurement activity or spending approvals were identified.

The board reviewed student and athletic handbooks but did not approve them at this meeting; revisions were expected to return for consideration at a later meeting. Proposed changes included clarifying athletic attendance eligibility, aligning student phone rules with state law, and revising discipline and dress-code language. Members also discussed the need for a clearer dress-code policy, consistency in discipline, and a way to report complaints anonymously.