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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order/ Welcome
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II. Approval of Agenda
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III. Approval of Consent Action Items
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IV. Good News
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V. Superintendent Informational Report
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V.A. Student Representative Report
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VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
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VI.A. Facilities & Finance Committee
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VI.B. Student Success Committee
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VI.C. Community Connections Cmte.
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VI.D. Berrien RESA Budget
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VI.E. Professional Development
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VII. Superintendent Recommendations
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VII.A. Personnel
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VIII. Public Comment
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IX. Other Matters - Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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Lakeshore Public Schools
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| Meeting: | May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. Call to Order/ Welcome
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
CALL TO ORDER/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ WELCOME
At this time, the Board will conduct the routine activities related to calling the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INTRODUCTIONS will be conducted by the Board President. |
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II. Approval of Agenda
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| Presenter: |
Rachel Wade
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Description:
The Board should consider any changes or additions to the agenda, including the potential removal of any matter scheduled as a consent action item. The Board should approve the agenda with one of the following motions:
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III. Approval of Consent Action Items
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| Presenter: |
Rachel Wade
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Description:
The Board may approve these Consent Action items with the following motion:
Minutes - that the minutes of the April 13, 2026, regular meeting be approved as presented; and Financial Statements & Bills - that the April 2026 financial statements be accepted, and the April 2026 payrolls be approved for payment as presented; and 2026 Diplomas - that the diplomas be authorized for the 2026 High School Seniors as presented pending satisfactory completion of requirements as approved by the Board of Education." |
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IV. Good News
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Greg Eding
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Description:
Tonight, we have a lot of Good News to share. First, we welcome our Kindergarten students from Stewart Elementary.
Next is Middle School Science Teacher Danielle Fulbright, who will talk to us about the EPA Air Quality Program and also Project Hail Mary. Then, we have Matt Pagel from the High School Band Program to recognize a special person. |
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V. Superintendent Informational Report
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Greg Eding
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Description:
The District is in the process of redefining its Mission, Vision, and Core Values with the help of a consultant from the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA). Community engagement has been high, with over 350 survey submissions and multiple focus groups involving staff, students, and parents. A dedicated workshop to draft these statements is scheduled for May 27th, with the final results expected to be presented in June.
The District has successfully navigated the M-Step testing season, utilizing creative motivational tools like the "Mystery Box" at Stewart Elementary to significantly increase student focus and engagement, with some classes doubling their time spent carefully completing assessments. Looking ahead, plans have been finalized for a new, academically based Summer Nature Program running in June and July. And a new partnership with St. Joseph Public Schools begins next school year to add opportunities for special education for each District. Due to shifts in enrollment and budget considerations, a few elementary teachers are transferring to different grade levels for the 2026-27 school year. The District is working to address a 3rd and 4th grade class size issue at Stewart Elementary, with the hope of balancing the classes across the District. Parent letters have been sent out about this issue and there is a hope of having face-to-face conversations with parents over the next few weeks. And with the recent announcement that Nick White, our Director of Operations and Transportation, is retiring at the end of the calendar year, the District began a search for a new Director. Interviews for this position will begin this week. The last day for Seniors will be this coming Friday, May 15th. And graduation will take place on Thursday, May 21st, beginning at 7:00pm at the Football Stadium. This year’s Distinguished Alumni is Suzanne Miller, who also teaches high school English at Lakeshore. We are so proud of Suze’s dedication to our students and are looking forward to celebrating this award with her at graduation! |
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V.A. Student Representative Report
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Logan Hendrix
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Description:
Logan Hendrix will address the Board.
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VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
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VI.A. Facilities & Finance Committee
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L VonKoenig
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Description:
On May 5th, the Facilities and Finance Committee met consisting of Griffin Ott, Tracy Althouse, Greg Eding, and Lori VonKoenig. Tracy presented the District's monthly financials, including cash receipts and expenditures, cash flows, investments, sinking fund and bond summaries, with nothing of concern noted. Greg set up another meeting in May to discuss the 2026-27 budget and to have parameters for contract negotiations. The committee discussed the final plan for finishing the 2023 Bond projects and the proposal to use a small amount from the sinking fund to tie out the projects. Greg also discussed a few personnel issues.
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VI.B. Student Success Committee
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Jessica Bigley
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Description:
The Student Success Committee met on April 28th. Present at the meeting were Bill Scaletta, Jason Beckrow, Jeron Blood, Natalie Macerata, Greg Eding, and Jessica Bigley. Mrs. Macerata led a discussion on recent meetings that have been held with elementary principals on the literacy intervention system and the roles that each staff member plays within the system. Natalie explained the importance of having common responsibilities amongst the roles within each elementary building’s system, as that allows for District level support to be effective. The committee also discussed the professional development calendar for the upcoming school year, and the changes to the elementary master schedule that will allow for more flexibility for each grade level. The committee is planning to do a book study on Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives by Timothy Shanahan, which gets into the importance of reading in the overall quality of a person’s life.
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VI.C. Community Connections Cmte.
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Scott Allan
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Description:
The Community Connections Committee met on April 14th. Present at the meeting were Susan Toothman, Greg Eding, and Scott Allan. Mrs. Toothman went through all the various activities that were happening throughout the District. These include the wax museums at our elementary buildings, Hollywood’s Give Back program, our robotics team’s recent competitions, Ms. Bilka’s science fair at Stewart, the band’s performance at Epcot over Spring Break, the Lakeshore artwork that is displayed at the Box Factory for the Arts, the Bingo for Books events at Roosevelt and Hollywood, and the spring concerts for each of our elementary schools. Susan also talked about National School Principal Day, National Administrative Assistant Day, and National Lunch Hero Day, which were all celebrated throughout the District. There are a lot of things going on throughout the District, and it’s great that we are promoting our students and staff!
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VI.D. Berrien RESA Budget
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
In your materials is a summary of the Berrien RESA General Fund and Special Education Fund Proposed Budgets for the 2026-2027 school year and a copy of the resolution of support to be adopted. Each local Board of Education within the Berrien RESA service area must take action on the proposed General Fund Budget, though the Special Education Budget is informational only. The majority of the local districts must be in support of the budget for it to be officially approved. Tonight, we have Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock here to explain this more and to answer any questions.
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VI.E. Professional Development
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
The Board members have the opportunity to share insights or key takeaways from any recent professional development activities or training sessions they have attended.
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VII. Superintendent Recommendations
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VII.A. Personnel
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Greg Eding
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Description:
We are pleased to announce that Lakeshore alumnus Dave Boelcke will join our team this August as the part-time High School HVAC teacher. Dave brings a wealth of industry expertise to the classroom, having grown up in his family’s business and served as the former owner of Boelcke Heating & Air Conditioning. We are excited to welcome him back to his alma mater.
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VIII. Public Comment
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| Presenter: |
Rachel Wade
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Description:
The Board President will call on citizens who would like to make comments or express concerns at this time. The Board of Education Policy, ‘Public Participation at Board Meetings’, applies to this section of the Agenda.
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IX. Other Matters - Adjournment
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| Presenter: |
Rachel Wade
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Description:
A. Board Meeting Evaluation - Evaluations are available for the audience.
B. Suggested Meeting Guide - Enclosed is the Suggested Meeting Guide for Board members to review. C. Adjournment - |
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