October 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Opening of Meeting

I.A. Call to Order 

I.B. Roll Call

I.C. Mission Statement: Nurturing Each Child, Educating All Students, Building World Citizens

I.D. Approval of Agenda
Motion: The Board of Education approves the agenda of the October 24, 2022 regular meeting, as presented.

I.E. Approval of Minutes

I.E.1. October 3, 2022
Motion: The Board of Education approves the minutes of the October 3, 2022 regular meeting, as presented.
 

II. Recognition

Canines for Change

• Jen Jockheck and Gus - East Lansing High School
• John Atkinson and Bailey - MacDonald Middle School
• Becca McAndrews and Mel - Marble Elementary
• Rinard Pugh and Biscuit - Red Cedar Elementary
• Amy Webster and Trammell - Robert L. Green Elementary
• Aimee Holbrook and Frodo - Whitehills Elementary

III. Student Representative Report
 

IV. Superintendent's Report
 

V. Consent Agenda 
Motion: The Board of Education approve the consent agenda to include the following:

V.A. Hiring of Christopher Laskos, 1.0 FTE School Psychologist at MA Step 16 effective November 7, 2022.
 

VI. Public Comment:  This is the opportunity to address the Board.  Speakers are to confine their remarks to five minutes.  If a speaker requires more than five minutes, after all other persons who have requested to speak during this part of the meeting have spoken, that speaker will be allowed additional time.  The Superintendent or other district staff may comment to clear up or avoid significant misunderstandings.
 

VII. Presentation

VII.A. Jason Woodward, TowerCo - Proposal for a cellular tower on ELPS property
 

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. PA 152 (80/20 vs Hard Cap) Resolution
Motion: The Board of Education adopts the Resolution to Comply with PA 152 of 2011 as presented.
 

VIII.B. World Language Department trip to Puerto Rico in June 2023
Motion: The Board of Education approve the trip request from Ms. Sanchez, to travel to Puerto Rico, June 22 - 28, 2023.
 

VIII.C. World Language Department trip to Quebec, Canada in June 2023
Motion: The Board of Education approve the trip request from Ms. Gehres, to travel to Quebec, Canada, June 12 - 17, 2023. 
 

VIII.D. Employee One-Time Bonus
Motion: The Board of Education approves the one-time district employee bonus as presented.
 

IX. Committee Reports 

IX.A. Academic and Technology Committee

IX.B. Facilities Committee

IX.C. Finance Committee

IX.D. Intergovernmental Relations

IX.E. Personnel Committee

IX.F. Policy Committee
 

X. Announcements 
 

XI. Adjournment