September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Approval of Agenda / Changes
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4. Public Comments
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5. Student Recognition
Description:
Middle and High School staff will present Cardinal Pride Students of the Month.
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6. Presentation
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6.A. AI in Education
Description:
Karle Delo from Michigan Virtual will present.
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7. Board Information / Reports
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7.A. Building / Department Reports
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7.B. Board Committee Reports
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7.C. Bond Update
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting - August 25, 2025
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8.B. Coaching Recommendations
Description:
Char Hayes - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
Savannah Hayes - Varsity Asst Volleyball Coach |
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8.C. Employee Resignation
Description:
Amber Ashbrook
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.A. Bond Change Orders
Description:
Anastasia Wojcik (Owen-Ames-Kimball) and Mike Galovan (TowerPinkster) will be present at the meeting to review and answer questions regarding the following four change orders:
1. Reallocation of Unallocated Series I Funds - Move $75,602 of unallocated Series I funds into contingency and construction management fees to cover needed changes beyond the original 10% contingency allocation. 2. Piping System Flushing - Approve costs to date, $76,411, for flushing piping systems connected to the new boilers at all three school buildings. 3. Pullman Elementary Boiler Room Piping Rework - Approve $59,813 to reroute nine lines into the boiler room at Pullman Elementary, as the original design routed these lines through a vaulted ceiling space near the gymnasium. 4. Roof Drains (BE and PE) - Approve $28,000 for the replacement of ten roof drains (7 at Bloomingdale Elementary and 3 at Pullman Elementary). The district has already paid $35,000 for these drains, but this additional cost was missed in Ostrander’s scope when the change was originally presented. These costs will be funded from the skylight removal allowance rather than contingency. |
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10.B. Employee Leave Request
Description:
Bloomingdale Elementary teacher Carrie Brown received pre-approval in 2023-2024 from Bill Dygert and Deanna Dobbins to take combined personal business leave and unpaid leave from September 29 to October 3, 2025 for a family vacation. I met with Bill and Carrie last year to confirm the arrangement.
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, teachers may use up to three consecutive personal business leave days with superintendent approval. However, unpaid leave requires Board approval. For this request, Carrie’s three personal business leave days cover September 29-October 1, 2025, and Board approval is required for the additional two unpaid leave days on October 2 and 3, 2025. |
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10.C. Approval of Hiring Jim Greene
Description:
With the resignation of Tim Payne, our most experienced maintenance worker, Chris is recommending that we hire Jim Greene, on a temporary basis, to assist in the maintenance department and help train and educate staff.
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10.D. Approval of Fishbeck Contract
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10.E. Approval of Snow Plow Bid Contract
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10.F. Approval of Resolution to Join the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
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10.G. Approval of Security Camera Purchase
Description:
With the renovation of main entrances at all buildings to create secure entry vestibules, the district has identified the need for additional security cameras in those areas. These cameras were not included in the original design or bid package. The attached quote from People Driven Technology provides pricing for the purchase and installation of cameras and associated equipment at Bloomingdale Elementary, Pullman Elementary, and Bloomingdale Middle/High School.
The total cost is $18,421.04, and the purchase will be funded with bond proceeds (from either Series 1 or Series 2). |
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10.H. Addition of 3rd Grade Teaching Position at Pullman
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10.I. Administrator Contract Addendum
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10.J. Superintendent Quarterly Check-In
Description:
This is part of the superintendent evaluation process. This will be held in Closed Session.
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11. Board Discussion Items
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11.A. Board Officer Discussion
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12. Adjournment
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