May 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM - Regular Meeting

A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance - Eric Ramso

B. Roll Call - Tishia Roberts

C. Additions / Changes to Agenda

D. Superintendent Comments & Presentations

D.1. Gerald Heath - Introducing Miss Blossomtime, Ava Starbuck

E. Discussion Items

E.1. 2025-2026 Berrien Regional Education Service Agency General Fund Operating Budget

E.2. 2025 Berrien Regional Service Agency Biennial Election Resolution

E.3. Second Reading of New/Revised Policies: po0131.1, po1430, po2340, po3430, po4430, po5320, po5330, po5330.01, po5350, po5460, po8320, po8500, po8510, po8640(Rescind)

E.4. 2025-2026 Support Staff Employee Handbook for 3rd Party Employees at Bridgman Public Schools

E.5. 2025-2026 Bridgman Public Schools Support Staff Employee Handbook

E.6. 2023-2026 BEA Master Agreement: 2025-2026 Appendix A

E.7. Letter of Agreement Article 10 Section 2

E.8. 2025-2026 Employment Contracts

E.8.a. Kimberly Betustak, District Social Worker

E.8.b. Angelina Cooper, District Social Worker

E.8.c. Shannon Woerdehoff, District Social Worker

E.9. Aquatic Center Pricing

E.10. Replace Digital Sign at Bridgman Elementary School Project

E.11. Review April Bills

E.12. April 28, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Meeting Minutes

F. Consent Agenda

F.1. Approve Employment Contract for Kimberly Betustak, District Social Worker

F.2. Approve Employment Contract for Angelina Cooper, District Social Worker

F.3. Approve Employment Contract for Shannon Woerdehoff, District Social Worker

F.4. Approve 2025-2026 Fall Coaching Recommendations

F.4.a. Aaron Locke for Varsity Football Head Coach (Level 12), $9,513

F.4.b. Al Ottusch for Varsity Football Assistant Coach (Level 8), $5,574 

F.4.c. Steve Veldman for Varsity Football Assistant Coach (Level 12), $6,232

F.4.d. Spencer Carr for Varsity Cross Country Head Coach (Level 6), $6,370

F.4.e. Emma Cramer for Middle School Cross Country Head Coach (Level 2), $2,929

F.4.f. Emily Nannfeldt for Varsity Girls Swimming/Diving Head Coach (Level 8), $7,335

F.4.g. Nick Foxworthy for Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach (Level 7), $5,703

F.4.h. Kelly Hahaj for Middle School Boys Soccer Head Coach (Level 1), $2,837

F.4.i. Melissa Church for Varsity Volleyball Head Coach (Level 5), $6,718

F.4.j. Caitlyn Lustila for Varsity Football Sideline Cheer Coach (Level 1), $2,837

F.5. Approve the hiring of Michelle Foxworthy for Varsity Girls Basketball Coach (Level 7), $9,981

F.6. Approve April Bills for Payment

F.7. Approve April 28, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes and Closed Meeting minutes

G. Action Items

G.1. Approve the 2025-2026 Berrien Regional Education Service Agency General Fund Operating Budget

G.2. Approve the 2025 Berrien Regional Service Agency Biennial Election Resolution

G.3. Approve the Second Reading of New/Revised Policies: po0131.1, po1430, po2340, po3430, po4430, po5320, po5330, po5330.01, po5350, po5460, po8320, po8500, po8510, po8640(Rescind)

G.4. Approve the 2025-2026 Support Staff Employee Handbook for 3rd Party Employees at Bridgman Public Schools

G.5. Approve the 2025-2026 Bridgman Public Schools Support Staff Employee Handbook

G.6. Approve the 2023-2026 BEA Master Agreement: 2025-2026 Appendix A

G.7. Approve the Article 10 Section 2 Letter of Agreement

G.8. Approve the Aquatic Center Pricing effective July 1, 2025

G.9. Approve the original bid from Fritz Signs and the alternate bid from Fritz Signs in the amount of $47,597.50.

H. Public Comments

I. Other Business

J. Adjourn