June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Jason Burns, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Andrew Phelps, Leeni Shrestha and Jillian Winn
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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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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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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: 2022 Bond Projects
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Representatives from Veridas, TowerPinkster and Christman will provide an update regarding the 2022 bond.
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PRESENTATION: Boosters Donation (5 Min)
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The Okemos Athletic Boosters will present information for board approval on a generous donation of equipment for the OHS Weight Room.
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PRESENTATION: Childcare Update
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Superintendent Hood and Coordinator Christina Alighire will present an update regarding childcare programming and enrollment.
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PRESENTATION: Exit Interviews
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Interim Director Peter Trezise will describe for the board the district's current exit interview process.
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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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French Student Trip
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OHS French Teacher Kim Floyd presented information regarding a French student trip to France, proposed for June 10-18, 2026 at the June 9th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
that the board endorse the OHS French student trip to France proposed for June 10-18, 2026 with the understanding that students will abide by all school policies and procedures while abroad.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
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Per State law and Board Policy 3402, the board must annually review and adopt the district's Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. Safety & Security Director Katie Diehl and School Nurse Stephanie Gosha presented the proposed plan at the June 9th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
that the board waive the reading and adopt the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan as required by board policy 3402.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Student-Parent Handbooks
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Assistant Superintendent Bailey and Building Administrators presented the district-wide student-parent handbook at the June 9th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the 2025-2026 District Student-Parent Handbook for distribution to students and parents.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Strategic Planning Goals, Mission, Vision & Values
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The board discussed the proposed strategic planning goals at its June 9th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
that the board waive the reading and adopt the strategic plan goals, mission statement, vision, and value statements.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Donation Acceptance
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According to Board Policy 3303, the Board must formally accept donations of personal property if the market value exceeds the MDE bid limit. The Okemos Athletic Boosters, through their fundraising efforts, would like to donate new equipment for the OHS weight room.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board accept the donation of new weight room equipment generously donated by the Okemos Athletic Boosters.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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BUDGET/TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING
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Each year, as required by law, the board of education conducts a Budget/Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for the purpose of public input on the coming year’s budget. The hearing process is as follows:
1. Roll Call Vote opens the meeting to the budget hearing. 2. Board president announces: "This meeting is opened to the Budget Hearing at (time of day)." 3. Information is presented on the 2025-2026 general fund budget and levied Millage. 4. Public addresses the board. 5. Board president announces: "Hearing no further comments or inquiries, this hearing is closed at (time of day).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Adoption of the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
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Public Act 627 requires that the board of education adopt a resolution appropriating funds for the ensuing fiscal year. The board has conducted the required Budget/Truth-in-Taxation Hearing concerning the proposed 2025-2026 General Fund Budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt the general appropriations resolution for the General Fund of $67,912,605; Debt Retirement Fund of $12,016,400; Building and Site Sinking Fund of $1,555,000; Capital Projects Fund of $66,576,000; Student/School Activity Fund of $1,024,400 and Food Services Fund of $2,910,851 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
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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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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