July 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Organizational and Regular Board Meeting
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I. I. Organizational Meeting
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I.A. A. Call to Order
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I.B. 2. Roll Call
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I.C. B. Election of Board Officers for 2026-27
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I.D. C. Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2026-27
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I.E. D. Designation of Depositories and Authorized Signatures for 2026-27
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I.F. E. Board Committee Appointments for 2026-27
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I.G. F. Legal Counsel for 2026-27
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II. II Regular Business
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II.A. A. Call to Order
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II.B. B. Approval of Agenda
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II.C. D. Audience Participation
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II.D. E. Action Items
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II.D.1) 1. Consent Agenda
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II.D.2) 2. District Phone Purchase Agreement
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Michael Partridge, Director of Technology, is requesting that the Board authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement for the purchase and implementation of a new unified phone system for Eaton RESA. The current Mitel phone system serving the Union Street facility has reached end-of-life status and can no longer be expanded without a complete replacement. The proposed solution from Sangoma Unified Communications will provide a modern communications platform and unify phone services across all three Eaton RESA locations, including Packard Highway, Southridge, and Union Street. The total cost of the new system is $37,649.10, which is significantly less than the $61,159.52 cost to renew and replace the existing solution.
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II.D.3) 3. Travel Request
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The Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, Kelly Hager, is requesting approval for the Director of Meadowview Offsite and Related Services, Randy Cusack, to attend the National Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) conference on November 11-13th, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island. Randy serves on the membership committee for CASE. Costs would be paid out of the special education administrator professional development budget.
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II.D.4) 4. .5 FTE Early Childhood Care Coordinator
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The Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Nate Leale, is requesting to add a .5 FTE Early Childhood Care Coordinator. This is a new position which will operate under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood to support the implementation of the statewide Help Me Grow system. The additional cost will be covered by new state early childhood funding. |
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II.D.5) 5. 1.0 FTE GSRP Teacher and up to 4 FTE paraprofessional staff members
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1.0 FTE GSRP Teacher and up to 4 FTE paraprofessional staff members: The Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Nate Leale, is requesting to add 1.0 FTE GSRP Teacher and up to 4 FTE paraprofessional staff members to support additional expansion of GSRP in Eaton County. |
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II.D.6) 6. 1.0 FTE Behavior Mental Health Specialist
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The Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Nate Leale, is requesting the addition of 1.0 FTE Behavior Mental Health Specialist position within the Behavior & Mental Health Services department. This position will perform the same responsibilities as other Behavior Mental Health Specialists while also providing Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Ukeru training and support to local school districts across the Eaton RESA service area. The addition of this position will expand Eaton RESA's capacity to meet increasing regional demand for behavioral support training while continuing to provide direct services to districts. |
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II.D.7) 7. 2.0 FTE Literacy Coaches
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The Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Nate Leale, is requesting the addition of 2.0 FTE Literacy Coach positions within the General Education Services team in Instructional Services. The recently approved State School Aid budget provides funding for literacy coaches under Section 35a(4), allocating $125,000 per literacy coach to each Intermediate School District, with a minimum allocation of four literacy coach positions per ISD. The addition of these two positions will allow Eaton RESA to fully utilize the state funding allocation while expanding regional capacity to support the implementation of Michigan's literacy initiatives. These literacy coaches will provide job-embedded coaching, professional learning, and technical assistance to local school districts. |
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II.D.8) 8. Eaton Rapids Public Schools (ERPS) Food Service Contract
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Eaton Rapids Public Schools (ERPS) Food Service Contract: The Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Tina Monroe, is requesting approval for an agreement with Eaton Rapids Public Schools (ERPS) to continue to provide meals and snacks for Post Secondary MoCI programs at Union St. The estimated amount is $37,782.50. The District will receive Federal reimbursement to offset the cost. |
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II.D.9) 9. Career Prep Center Agreements
Description:
The Assistant Superintendent for CTE, Vlad Lebedintsev, is requesting the Board authorize the Superintendent to execute the following agreements:
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II.D.10) 10. Career Prep Center Student Handbook
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The Assistant Superintendent for CTE, Vlad Lebedintsev, is requesting that the Board approve the 2026-2027 Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center Student/Parent Handbook
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II.E. F. Information Items
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II.F. G. Board Member Reports and Requests
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II.G. Correspondence
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