November 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Andrew Phelps and Jayme Taylor
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WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT (2 Min)
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Welcome to this regular meeting of the Okemos Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the business of the school board.
There are two opportunities for public comment: Citizens who wish to address agenda or non-agenda items will have an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting, as well as near the end of the meeting. In-person individuals who wish to address the board must complete a blue form, located with the agendas near the room entrance, and present it to the board’s secretary prior to the start of the agenda item. Virtual participants must submit their name and address in a message through the chat box located in Zoom’s meeting controls prior to the start of the agenda item. At the appropriate point in the agenda, the board president will call upon individuals who have submitted a blue card or chat message and that individual’s microphone will be un-muted for their comments. |
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PRESENTATION: DEI Update
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DEI Director Lara Slee and representatives will provide a DEI update including a recent Equity Leaders Institute they attended.
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CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding items of interest that that may or may not be part of the evening’s agenda. Citizens are required to limit comments to three minutes, except when this requirement is waived by the board president during the meeting. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment and input; however, the board meeting format is designed to facilitate the evening’s agenda and, therefore, restricts board members from engaging in conversation with speakers or immediately responding to questions. Questions and concerns may be addressed by the board later in the agenda and may be assigned for follow-up by the board or superintendent at a later date.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (5 Min)
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The high school student representative will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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The superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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The board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
Individual board members may highlight other events and issues of interest and request follow-up on other matters of concern. |
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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Athletics Purchase
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Finance Director Elizabeth Lentz provided information regarding the purchase of new swim platforms to be funded through the 2019 bond at the November 13th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board award the purchase of swim starting platforms to Recreation Supply Company, not to exceed $31,945 to be funded by the 2019 Technology, Security, Transportation, Capital Outlay, and Facilities bond.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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PHASE Curriculum
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Assistant Superintendent Stacy Bailey presented information regarding proposed Personal Health and Sexuality Education curriculum for use by students in 6th and 9th grades at the November 13th meeting. The proposed curriculum has already been previewed and unanimously approved for use by the PHASE (Personal Health and Sex Education) board.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board adopt the following Personal Health and Sexuality Education curriculum - The ABCs of STDs for use by 9th grade students; and What Are STDs for use by 6th grade students.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Discussion items are intended to provide an opportunity for review of material and interaction concerning the individual items. Action is not taken during the board meeting. Discussion items may be acted upon by the Board of Education at a later date. The board president may move a discussion item forward in the meeting agenda to facilitate timely discussion and/or community input on that discussion item.
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Budget & Compensation Update
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Finance Director Elizabeth Lentz and HR Director Mario Martinez will provide an update regarding the 2023-2024 revised budget, including adjustments to employee compensation.
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WORK SESSION
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The board will enter into a work session for the purpose of discussing the following:
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding any item(s) of interest. Individual comments at this time will be limited to three minutes but may be extended at the discretion of the board president. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment; however, our meeting format does not allow the board to engage in conversation with speakers. Questions or concerns may be assigned for follow-up by the board or the administration at a later date.
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OTHER MATTERS (5 Min)
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ADJOURN
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