April 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS
Lisa Heitsch and Leila Nuzzi

4. BETTY CAMPION-SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Patricia Thoresen

5. ART RECOGNITION

6. SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE ON GOALS

7. PROCLAMATION: VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK                      
While we honor individual volunteers, as well as outstanding staff members through our Golden Apple Award program, we do feel it is appropriate to honor the legions of volunteers we have working throughout the schools each day of the school year. The week of April 17 through April 21, 2023, has been designated as Walled Lake Schools Volunteer Recognition Week.

8. PUBLIC COMMENTARY

9. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTARY

10. BOARD COMMENTARY

11. CONSENT AGENDA

11.a. Approval of Minutes

11.a.1) Proposed March 9, 2023, Special Meeting (Closed Session)

11.a.2) Proposed March 9, 2023, Special Meeting (Workshop)

11.a.3) Proposed March 9, 2023, Regular Meeting

11.a.4) Proposed March 23, 2023, Special Meeting (Workshop)

11.a.5) Proposed March 23, 2023, Special Meeting (Closed Session)

11.b. Personnel Recommendations

11.b.1) New Hires

11.b.2) Retirements

11.c. Financial Reports - February 2023 
Disbursements in the amount of $ 16,158,541
Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - Unaudited, and Investment Schedule

11.d. Purchases (Under $50,000)

11.d.1) Advanced Placement Biology, High School Textbooks and online support, Morris, James, Castignetti, Lepri, Joh, & Relyea, Rick, Biology for the AP Course, 1st ed. Bedford, Freeman & Worth, 2022 - $38,926.44 – General Fund

11.e. Head Start Director's Report

12. K-2 SCIENCE CURRICULUM RECOMMENDATION
The current K-2 science curriculum was adopted and purchased in 2005. This curriculum no longer aligns with our current Michigan Science Standards. Based on the results of the examination of available curriculums, it is the committee’s recommendation to adopt Cereal City-Science by Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center (2022). This K-2 science curriculum is an accomplished STEM works program. Cereal City Science provides a science kit for each grade level, extensive teacher support, professional development, and on-line support. The cost of the curriculum materials will not exceed $112,000 and includes all teacher support materials, professional development, online access, and shipping. The process has been endorsed by Administration, and a motion for approval of the textbook purchase will be presented at May 4, 2023, Regular Board meeting.

13. HEAD START COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) FUNDS
President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 into law on December 29, 2022. All Head Start, Early Head Start, and EHS-CC Partnership grantees are eligible to receive COLA and quality improvement funds. The COLA Budget Narrative and Program Narrative for 2023 will increase Walled Lake Schools' Head Start Program funding for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, in the amount of $32,913. The total COLA amount provided to Walled Lake Head Start of $19,329 will be used towards step increases for Head Start employees based on the Walled Lake Para Educator Association (WLPA) approved increases from July 1, 2022. The Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) amount provided to Walled Lake Head Start of $13,854 will be used towards Fringe Benefits for Head Start employees based on the WLPA contract.  

14. RESOLUTION: MHSAA COOPERATIVE TEAM APPLICATION
Walled Lake Central, Western, and Northern High Schools are requesting to combine their programs and form a Junior Varsity (JV) Girls Lacrosse Cooperative Team for the 2023 spring season due to low participation numbers. Combining the JV Girls Lacrosse programs will allow all three High Schools to participate in Girls Lacrosse at the Junior Varsity Level, while Walled Lake Northern High School will continue to maintain its Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team. Administration recommends the Board approve the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Cooperative Team Application.

15. 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Administration has evaluated the budget line items, and adjustments have been made to more accurately reflect 2022-2023 revenues and expenditures.

16. PURCHASE

16.a. Keith Elementary Courtyard Turf Installation,  Environmental Land Management, $89,671.80 – Keith PTA Funds & Keith Picture Fund

17. BID AWARD

17.a. 2023 Roof Replacement Program, Roof Area A, Geisler Middle School - Sinking Fund

18. EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUEST - Memorial Day Parade
The Walled Lake Schools Transportation Department has participated in the City of Walled Lake’s annual Memorial Day Parade for many years.  A Walled Lake/Dean Transportation bus driver drives the buses in the parade procession, which provides a good public relations opportunity during this highly anticipated community event.  This year’s Memorial Day parade is on Monday, May 29, 2023.  Administration supports participation by the Walled Lake Transportation Department and allowing them to use two Walled Lake buses for the parade.  Walled Lake/Dean Transportation employees will donate their time to drive the buses in the parade and clean them afterward.

19. BOARD POLICY REGULATION UPDATES
The Board Policy Administrative Regulations fees and fines are reflected in 2001 AR Student Fees, Deposits, Fines and Charges, 7002 AR Fee Schedule School Facilities, and 7002 AR Use of School Facilities Outdoor Center.  Fees have been updated to reflect the rates for the 2023-24 school year. These Board Policy regulations are being submitted as informational items prior to updating the web-based Board Policy Manual.

20. BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE
The 2023-24 Board Meeting Dates were publicized following the January 2023 Board meeting.  To better accommodate Board members' schedules, the Board will consider moving the August 17, 2023, Regular Meeting to August 24, 2023. 

21. ADJOURNMENT