June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Mark will provide an update from last week's meeting.

Description:  Amy Cummings
Ben Arking
Cody Gallimore
Megan Paczas
Fawnda Tuinstra
 

Description:  I am requesting approval of the attached updated Administrator and Non-Union Employee Salary Schedules. Also attached is a spreadsheet showing each administrator's and non-union employee's current and proposed compensation. As applicable, the spreadsheet reflects all contractual compensation, excluding benefits, including base salary, annuity payments, merit pay, and longevity pay.

With the exception of the positions noted below, the salary schedules have been adjusted to provide a 3% increase from 2025-26 to 2026-27 for employees advancing to the next step on the salary schedule (Steps 1-6). Employees at the top of the schedule (Step 7) receive a smaller increase because they do not advance a step; however, they also receive longevity pay based on years of service in the district.

I am recommending larger adjustments for the following positions in order to remain competitive with comparable positions in neighboring school districts and the private sector:

1. Food Service Supervisor - 14.5% increase
2. Mechanic - 6.5% increase
3. Accounting Assistant - 6.0% increase

Description:  I am requesting the approval of the attached, newly developed, salary schedules for our EduStaff employee groups. These scales take into consideration the minimum wage increase ($15/hour) that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027. I've also attached a list of our EduStaff employees with their current and proposed wage rates along with the proposed % increases. 

Description:  In accordance with Board Policy 9130 - Public Complaints, a parent has submitted a written request for a hearing or meeting with the Board regarding concerns involving her child at Pullman Elementary. The request was submitted by email to Board President Stafford and is attached for the Board’s review.
Also attached is the superintendent’s written response to the Level Three complaint, which is provided as background and context for the Board’s consideration.

Because the complaint involves student-specific information protected under FERPA, the Board is expected to review and discuss the matter in closed session, consistent with applicable law.

In addition to the written materials provided, Principal Amber Mortensen and I will be available during closed session to provide additional relevant background and answer questions to assist the Board in determining the appropriate next step under Policy 9130.

Under Board Policy 9130, after reviewing the materials related to the complaint, the Board may:

1. provide the complainant with a written decision;
2. grant a hearing before the Board; or
3. grant a hearing before a committee of the Board.

As this is one of multiple agenda items expected to be discussed in closed session, the motion below includes the closed-session purposes for all such items.
 

Description:  Attached is the tentative agreement (TA) summary that will be reviewed in detail. 

Description:  The calculation for the Student Growth component of the evaluation is attached. 

Description:  There are three options for motions for this agenda item. 

Description:  Matt Ashbrook's request that the board provide a letter supporting the township road millage will be discussed.

Description:  Details about the Aug. 4 Headlee override election will be discussed.