June 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM - TRUTH IN TAXATION AND 2024-2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET HEARING/REGULAR SESSION

1. Call to Order by President Lisa Werner - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Roll Call:  Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner

3. Presentation: Berrien County Cancer Service, Inc. and District Students

4. Expressions from the Public

5. Items too Late for Printed Agenda

6. Adoption of the Agenda

6.A. Adoption of MHSAA Resolution 2024-25

7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda:  Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board.  Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to vote.  Discussion of the items that have been removed can take place at the appropriate time listed on the Agenda.

7.A. General/Associated Funds - Bills Payable: April

7.A.1. Payroll: $823,368.95

7.A.2. Food Service: $14,621.58

7.A.3. Scholarship Fund: $13,283.21

7.A.4. Public Improvement: $76,641.15

7.B. Financials

8. General/Associated Funds - Bills Payable: May

8.A. General Fund: $354,464.69

8.A.1. Payroll: $1,265,221.92

8.A.2. Food Service: $21,983.06

8.A.3. Scholarship Fund: $45,990.10

8.A.4. Public Improvement: $97,107.67

8.B. Financials

9. Communications

10. Committee Report(s)

11. Budget Hearing: Pano Arvanitis, Business Manager

11.A. Review of the 2024-2025 Budget

12. The Superintendent and Business Manager recommend the Board adopt the 2024-2025 fiscal budget (per resolutions).

13. The Superintendent and Business Manager recommend the Board certify the 2024 tax levy to the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, and Chikaming Township, as attached.

13.A. Millage Renewal Discussion

14. The Superintendent and Business Manager recommend the Board approve the resolutions complying with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contributions Act (152) for the medical benefit plan coverage beginning 7-1-24, which includes District employees paying 20% and New Buffalo Area Schools paying 80% of the premium, in lieu of capping the premium. 

15. Presentation: Operations Director - Keith Carlson

16. Presentation: BASE Program - Madeline Selby

17. Presentation: Elementary Principal - Cassie King

18. The Superintendent recommends the Board ratify the 2024-2027 Master Agreement of the New Buffalo 5-C Education Association contract, as presented.

19. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve hiring Melissa Lijewski to the position of Elementary Principal, effective July 1, 2024. 

20. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve hiring Keri Haskins to the position of Elementary Counselor, pending background approval. 

21. The Superintendent and High School Principal recommend the Board employ Thomas Krieger in the position of High School Math Teacher, pending background approval.

22. The Superintendent and Middle School Principal recommend the Board approve the Middle School Student-Parent Handbook for 2024-2025, as attached. 

23. The Superintendent and Transportation Director recommend the Board approve Petro Choice to supply fuel products for 2024-2025, as attached. 

24. The Superintendent and Food Service Director recommend the Board approve Scholl Dairy to supply milk products for 2024-2025, as attached.

25. The Superintendent and Daycare Director recommend the Board approve the resignation of Priscilla Lawler, effective June 21, 2024.

26. Remarks from the Superintendent

27. Remarks from the Board President and Members

28. Discussion Item(s)

28.A. The Superintendent approved the following hires:
Kyra Hampton: Day Care Aide
Renee Wolski: High School Special Education Paraprofessional
Tricia Butcher: Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional
Amanda Simpson: Middle/High School Special Education Paraprofessional
Nathaniel Tripp II: Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional
Samantha Niemeyer: Elementary Paraprofessional
Day Camp Hires: per attached 

28.B. Tuition 2024-2025

28.C. Strategic Plan Pillars

29. Other Business

30. Adjournment