September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Roll Call
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I.C. Positive Highlight
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I.D. Public Comments (Agenda Items and Other Matters)
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II. Action Items
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II.A. Consent Agenda
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II.A.1. Approval of Minutes
Description:
August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
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II.A.2. Approval of Payment of Bills
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II.A.3. Receipt of Written Communications
Description:
A letter of resignation was received from Clara Bolen Elementary educational assistant Ken Cannoy, effective immediately. Shane Plank also submitted a letter of resignation from his position as Assistant JV Football Coach, effective September 1, 2026.
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II.B. Routine Matters
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II.B.1. Recommendations & Reports from the Administration
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II.B.1.a. Hire Teacher
Description:
Mrs. Clouse is recommending that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Mrs. Aimee Butler as a third-grade teacher. Mrs. Butler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, along with a K-8 Mathematics endorsement. She brings four years of teaching experience in second- and third-grade classrooms in a previous district. Following the completion of the interview process, Mrs. Butler was selected as the top candidate for this position based on her qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the role. |
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II.B.1.b. Hire Educational Assistant
Description:
Mrs. Clouse is recommending that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Mrs. Sara Redd as a Special Education Educational Assistant. Mrs. Redd is a Tawas Area alumna who has successfully completed an interpreter training program through Lansing Community College. She also brings experience working with and coaching children of various ages. Following the completion of the interview process, Mrs. Redd was selected as the top candidate for this position based on her qualifications, experience, and ability to support students in the special education setting. |
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II.C. Old Business
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II.C.1. Committee Reports
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II.C.1.a. Student Achievement Committee
Description:
The Student Achievement Committee met on August 17th to discuss the strategic plan going into the new school year. The committee reviewed the district vision statement, board goal statement, budget goal statement, communication goal statement, curriculum and academic goal statement, and technology goal statement. They also discussed using these goals as the framework for a strategic plan, but the goals not being a strategic plan in themselves. Mrs. Danek presented a strategic plan to the committee with a 3-year scope. Each year, the district uses evidence from student outcomes, implementation, staff and student feedback, resources, enrollment, and emerging needs to refine the next phase without restarting the plan.
A formal motion to accept the strategic plan will be presented under New Business. |
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II.C.2. Legislative Report
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II.D. New Business
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II.D.1. Selection/Certification of Voting Delegate to MASB Fall Conference
Description:
MASB’s 2026 Delegate Assembly will begin Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lansing Center. All delegates must be certified by Thursday, October 1st. MASB allows a school of our size (0-1400 students) to have one voting delegate and one alternate. The board will need to take action to certify a delegate and an alternate.
A motion is only necessary if we intend to send a delegate.) |
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II.D.2. Approval of the Strategic Plan
Description:
Based on the recommendation of the Student Achievement Committee, the Board is asked to consider and approve the Strategic Plan as presented to the Committee.
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II.D.3. 8th Grade Trip Request
Description:
Mrs. Hazen and Mr. del Rio are requesting permission to take the 8th grade students on a field trip to Washington D.C. in May of 2027. This trip would be similar to the trip the 8th grade students have taken in the past. In your packet, you will find quotes from 3 different travel companies for comparison, the recommended proposal, and a proposed itinerary for the trip.
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II.D.4. 2025-2026 Audit Presentation
Description:
Nathan Miller from Stephenson & Company, P.C. will present the 2025-26 Audit Report. The presentation will include a PowerPoint overview of the district’s audited financial statements, focusing on the budget-to-actual year-end fund balances and the accompanying management letter addressing any comments or findings.
A complete copy of the final audit report and PowerPoint presentation has been provided in your board packet for your review. Highlights: General Fund: Increased year-end fund balance by $1,241,434, largely due to higher state and categorical revenues and reduced overall expenditures. Lunch Fund: Increased fund balance by $14,961 mostly due to increased sales and Federal Reimbursement. Sinking Fund: Decreased fund balance by $28,763 as a result of increased projects during the year. Student Activity Fund: Decreased fund balance by $10,676 as expenses exceeded donations and fundraising revenue. Debt Retirement Fund: Decreased fund balance by $3,085 as principal and interest payments exceeded property tax collections for the year. |
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III. Information & Proposals
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III.A. Superintendent Report
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III.B. Student Representatives
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III.C. Administration
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III.D. From the Board
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IV. Advanced Planning
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IV.A. Personnel Committee Meeting
Description:
Mrs. Danek needs to schedule a meeting with the Personnel Committee to discuss class overloads with the Union.
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V. Adjournment
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