November 9, 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:
Approval of October 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
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II.A.2. Approval of Payment of Bills
Description:
Monthly contractual and prepaid expenses:
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II.A.3. Receipt of Written Communications - Letters of Resignation
Description:
Will Luzar has submitted his letter of resignation from his positions as Varsity Head Football Coach and Varsity Girls Track Head Coach, effective upon the conclusion of the current football season.
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II.B. Routine Matters
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II.B.1. Hire Teacher
Description:
Mr. Livingston is recommending that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Ms. Lacy Sposato as a Middle School Science Teacher. Ms. Sposato holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Cedarville University and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from IUPUI. She brings over 17 years of teaching experience and has also served as a mentor to new teachers and an advisor for the National Junior Honor Society. Following the interview and selection process, Ms. Sposato was identified as the top candidate for the position.
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II.B.2. Hire Educational Assistant
Description:
Mrs. Clouse recommends that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Ms. Jennifer Rogers as an Educational Assistant. Ms. Rogers holds a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in biology from Indiana University and brings prior experience as both a substitute teacher and a family support specialist. Following the selection process, Ms. Rogers was identified as the top candidate for this position.
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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. ISD Committee
Description:
Several members of the Board of Education attended the CASBA meeting at IRESA on Tuesday, October 27th. Mrs. Danek will provide an update on this meeting.
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II.C.2. Legislative Report
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II.D. New Business
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II.D.1. Approval of IRESA as Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)
Description:
Starting in January 1, 2027, individuals can claim a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for gifts to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) that fund K-12 student expenses, including for public school students. The district is recommending the approval of IRESA as its SGO. This designation will allow IRESA to collect and distribute donations designated for scholarship funds in accordance with applicable state requirements. Board approval is requested to formalize this arrangement and support scholarship opportunities for eligible students.
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II.D.2. Section 31aa Funding Resolution
Description:
The district must make a decision as to whether or not they will accept the 31aa funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year. For the 2026-27 year, the Legislature revised Section 31aa into two separate components: (1) the mental health portion, through which eligible schools may receive up to $73.53 per pupil for student mental health activities, and (2) a student safety portion, through which eligible schools may receive up to $147.06 per pupil for student safety activities. The investigation and privilege-waiver requirements apply only to the student safety funding, not the mental health funding. Schools may opt in to receive the mental health funding without accepting the statutory conditions. Schools who opt in to receive the student safety funding will, however, be subject to the statutory privilege waiver.
The recommendation of the administration is to adopt Resolution B, and not accept student safety funding, therefore declining that portion of funds. |
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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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V. Student Discipline Hearing
Description:
The Board will conduct a student discipline hearing. The hearing will be conducted in open session unless the student or the student's parent/guardian has requested a closed hearing pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(b).
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VI. Closed Session - Superintendent Evaluation
Description:
The Board of Education will enter into a closed session, at the superintendent's request, pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(a), to conduct and complete the superintendent's annual performance evaluation.
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VII. Adjournment
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