November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Mission Statement:  To develop lifelong learners through high-quality instruction, meaningful engagement, and community collaboration.
 

4. Approve the Agenda, as presented

5. Consent Agenda, as presented

5.A. Approval of the 10/20/25 Meeting Minutes

5.B. Approval of the 10/27/25 Meeting Minutes

5.C. Approval of the October 2025 Check Register

5.D. Resignation - Chloe Lyons, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

5.E. Resignation - Calvin Hissong, Head Varsity Basketball Coach

5.F. Resignation - Nicholas Grencz, Middle School Assistant Track Coach

5.G. Recommendation to Hire - Nicholas Grencz, Assistant Varsity Track Coach, $3630.24

5.H. Recommendation to Hire - Josh Bigby, Varsity Track Coach, $4537.80

6. Superintendent Student/Staff Recognition

7. Public Comments
"Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.  Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons wishing to speak on the same topic shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board.The Board will not respond to any comments or questions that are made during public comment but will ask the Superintendent to respond to anyone who requests a reply on the public comment form."

8. Reports

8.A. Superintendent Report

8.B. Finance Report

8.B.1. Budget Highlights for October 2025

9. Motion to move into Closed Session for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation under the Open Meetings Act Section 8 (a).

10. Motion to approve closed session minutes, as reviewed in closed session.

11. Action Items

11.A. Motion to approve 2026 Summer Tax Resolution

11.B. Motion to approve Resolution on Parental Rights in Health and Sexual Education

11.C. Motion to approve Christina Budzynski as the Houghton Lake Community Schools parent representative to the COOR ISD PAC.

12. Discussion

12.A. Date for the ISD-Wide Boards Dinner has been set for Thurs, April 9th at RAPS High School

13. Board Calendar

13.A. December:

• Budget amendment recommendations
• Approval of Summer Tax Resolution
• New board member orientation
• Superintendent Evaluation

13.B. January:

• Organization Items (elect officers, approve signers/depositories, legal counsel)
• Approve Regular Board Meeting Schedule
• Review Board Code of Conduct and Operating Procedures
• Board Member Recognition Month
• Superintendent Goal Setting

14. Upcoming Student Events

14.A. Collins:

• 11/11 Picture Retakes
• 11/13 Fall Family Engagement Night Arts n Crafts @ 5:00-6:30pm 
• 11/19 Friends of Collins Meeting @3:00pm
• 11/21 End of Marking Period 1
• 11/21 District MICIP Session #2
• 11/26 - 11/28 Thanksgiving Break - No School
• 12/1-12/5 Bookfair 

14.B. Jr/Sr High School:

• November 11th: Veterans Day Assembly
• November 13th: 6th-8th Grade Leadership Summit
• November 11th and 13th: Host MHSAA Volleyball Regionals
• November 21st: MICIP Session 2
• November 21st and 22nd: HLCS Drama Presents: The Odyssey: A Comedy: Mostly
• November 26th-28th: No School, Thanksgiving Break
• December 9th: Winter Band Concert
• December 11th: Winter Choir Concert

14.C. Community Education: 

• Nov. 7th End of 1st Quarter
• Nov. 10th GED test
• Nov. 13th Parent teacher conferences and Annual Title 1 parent meeting
• Nov. 19th FAFSA Frenzy night
• Nov. 20th Picture retakes
• Nov. 21st MICIP #2 session
• Nov. 26-28th No school for Thanksgiving break

15. Adjourn