Public Meeting Agenda: June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting

I. OPENING OF THE MEETING

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Roll Call

Description: Eric Greene, President
Aisha Coulson-Walters, Vice President
Jeff Perry, Treasurer
Sara Johnson, Secretary
Dr. Michael Glass, Trustee
Melissa Metzger, Trustee
Angela Myers, Trustee

I.C. Members Absent

I.D. Others Present

I.E. Pledge of Allegiance

II. ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

II.A. The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Opened at __:__ PM.

II.B. Budget Hearing Public Comment

II.C. The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Closed at __:__ PM.

III. REVISION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Description: Any revisions to the agenda must be approved before proceeding.
Recommended Action: That the Board of Education approves the agenda as printed.

IV. RECOGNITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS

IV.A. Board of Education Members

IV.B. Administration

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Description: A member of the public may address the Board briefly (up to three minutes) or may request to be scheduled on the agenda of a future meeting.

VI. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS

VI.A. Bond Update
Presenter: Jenae Kuipers

VI.B. NWEA/MAP Data Update
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt

VI.C. ELA Instructional Resources Proposal
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt

VI.D. Lockdown Strobes Proposal Update
Presenter: Wendy Meyer

VI.E. 2025-2026 Budget
Presenter: Laura McFadden

VI.F. 2024-2025 Second Budget Amendment
Presenter: Laura McFadden

VI.G. 2025 Tax Rate Request
Presenter: Laura McFadden

VI.H. Public Input Report
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

VI.I. Retirements/Resignations/Leaves of Absence
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

VII. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

VII.A. Legislative Committee Update

VII.B. First Read – 2006-GP–Behavior

VII.C. Appointment of Two Board Members to Serve on the Board of Education Expulsion Committee

Description: The reviewing committee will consist of two board members, one school administrator, one teacher, and one parent of a student currently enrolled with the school district.

VII.D. 2025-2026 Board of Education Calendar

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

VIII.A. Approve the May 2025 Expenditures by Fund

VIII.B. Approve the May 2025 Financials

VIII.C. Approve the May 2025 Food Service Report

VIII.D. Approve the May 2025 Bills and Accounts

VIII.E. Approve the May 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes

VIII.F. Approve the May 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

VIII.G. Approve the 2025-2026 Board of Education Calendar

VIII.H. Approve the Hiring of the Following Professional Staff

VIII.I. Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Establish Employment Conditions and Contracts for At-Will Employees

VIII.J. Authorize the Superintendent to Establish Employment Conditions and Contracts for Administrative and Supervisory Staff Members for a Period Not to Exceed Three Fiscal Years. Included in This Group Are the Following Individuals:

Stacy Helmboldt, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
Laura McFadden, Assistant Superintendent of Finance
Lucas Cucci, Business Manager
Macy Sanchez, Business Manager
Shawn Aimesbury, Director of Athletics
Fred Harris, Director of Technology
James Hyde, Director of Transportation
Wendy Meyer, Director of Communications
Laura Montague, Director of Food Service
La Nae Noble, Director of Resilience
Frank Schumacher, Director of Operations
Carl Coffman, Assistant Director of Operations
Laurel Triebel, District Literacy Coordinator
Jill Shilling, District Math Coordinator
Cody Japinga, High School Principal
Lindsey Keller, High School Assistant Principal
Dayna Lang, High School Assistant Principal
Allison Olson, Alternative Education Principal
Robert Allison, Dean of Student Services
Shannon Walker, 7-8 Academy Principal
Trudy Stitt, 7-8 Academy Assistant Principal
Elizabeth Hodges, 5-6 Academy Principal
Kelsey Shriver, 5-6 Academy Assistant Principal
Heather Fausey-Riley, Elementary Principal
Michele Lamb, Elementary Principal
Amber Miller, Elementary, Principal
Tara Rice, Elementary Principal

VIII.K. Award the 2025-2026 Food Service Bids to the Following Vendors:

Milk: Cedar Crest
Linen: Continental Linen Service
Pizza: Domino's
Bread: Ed's Breads

VIII.L. Approve the 2025-2026 MHSAA Membership Resolution

VIII.M. Approve the 2025-2026 Community Unlimited – Great Start Readiness Program Memorandum of Understanding

VIII.N. Approve the 2025-2026 Saturday Japanese School Lease Agreement

VIII.O. Approve the 2025-2026 School-Based Community Nursing Agreement

IX. ACTION ITEMS

IX.A. Approve the 2025-2026 Budget

IX.B. Approve the 2024-2025 Second Budget Amendment

IX.C. Approve the 2025 Tax Rate Request

IX.D. Approve the Purchase and Implementation of "Amplify CKLA" for Grade 5 and "Amplify ELA" for Grade 6, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,873.40, to be Funded by 35M Grant Funds

IX.E. Approve the Project Updates for the Installation of Lockdown Strobes Exterior Safety Warning Lights from Knightwatch, in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000, to be Funded by 31AA Grant Funds

X. ITEMS FOR NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - July 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM

Appointment of CASB Board Representative & Alternate
Appointment of MASB Board Representative & Alternate
Award Nomination Committee Recommendation
Expulsion Reinstatement Recommendation
2025-2026 Superintendent Goals/Amended Superintendent Contract

XI. CLOSED SESSION

XI.A. The Board of Education Will Hold a Closed Session Pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976), Which Is "For Strategy and Negotiation Sessions Connected with the Negotiation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement."

XI.B. The Board of Education Will Hold a Closed Session Pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976), Which Is "For Discussion and Deliberation About the Superintendent's Evaluation."

XII. ACTION ITEM

Approve the 2024-2025 Superintendent Evaluation

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting

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