Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
III. DESIGNATE TIME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
Superintendent recommends that all Board of Education Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Service Center, unless otherwise stated and approved by the Board of Education. All unscheduled special meetings would be pre-approved by the Board and posted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
IV. DESIGNATE SIGNATORY, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AUTHORIZER AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OFFICER
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as bank signatories, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as electronic transfer officers and safety deposit box authorizers for 2026-2027. 
V. DESIGNATE ACTING BOARD SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF ELECTED BOARD SECRETARY
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the KRESA Board Recording Secretary to act on behalf of the Board Secretary on any occasion when the Board Secretary may not be in attendance for 2026-2027.
VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2026-2027. 
VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Lynne Cowart as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2026-2027. 
VIII. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Fund - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Fund -  Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career Connect Fund — Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
D. Payroll Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
E. Treasury Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
IX. TREASURER'S BOND
Treasurer's Bond for the Superintendent and Treasurer is included as part of the Crime Coverage - Employee Dishonesty Blanket Bond in the amount of $500,000. 
X. DESIGNATE LEGAL ADVISORS TO KALAMAZOO RESA
Superintendent recommends that the following be designated legal advisors to Kalamazoo RESA:
A. Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.
B. Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
C. Clark Hill PLC
D. Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP
E. Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP
F. Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
XI. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2026-2027
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2026-2027.
XII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
XIII. CALL TO ORDER — PUBLIC HEARING - Bullying policy
XIV. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND RESUME REGULAR MEETING 
XV. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
XVI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
XVII. CONSENT AGENDA
XVII.A. Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2026
XVII.B. Approval of New Hire
XVII.C. Approval of New Position
XVII.D. Approval of Monthly Financial Report 
XVII.E. Approval of Head Start Financial Report 
XVIII. PRESENTATIONS 
XVIII.A. HUMANeX Culture Survey - Diane Owen-Rogers 
XIX. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS
XIX.A. Early Childhood Update - Rachel Roberts 
XIX.B. Special Education Update - Angela Telfer
XIX.C. Career Connect Update — Eric Stewart, Sarah Mansberger & Paige Daniels
XIX.D. Educator Supports Update - Stephanie Brown
XIX.E. Operational Supports Update
XIX.E.1. Human Resources Update - Meredith Lewis 
XIX.E.2. Technology & Operations Update - Brian Schupbach 
XX. Superintendent Update- Dr. Dedrick Martin
XXI. Thrun Law Notes
XXI.A. Correspondence/Informational
XXII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
XXII.A. Approve board policy 3201A.
XXII.B. Approve board policy 4223. 
XXII.C. Adopt board policy 5207.
XXII.D. Approval to submit the 2026 – 2027 Head Start Non-Competing Continuation Application of $7,185,096 for program operations and $69,992 for training and technical assistance.
XXII.E. Approval of 2026-2027 Proposed Board, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Conferences.
XXII.F. Superintendent requests that the Board of Education adjourn into closed session to discuss a Bargaining Update.
XXIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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Subject:
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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III. DESIGNATE TIME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
Superintendent recommends that all Board of Education Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Service Center, unless otherwise stated and approved by the Board of Education. All unscheduled special meetings would be pre-approved by the Board and posted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
Subject:
IV. DESIGNATE SIGNATORY, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AUTHORIZER AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OFFICER
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as bank signatories, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as electronic transfer officers and safety deposit box authorizers for 2026-2027. 
Subject:
V. DESIGNATE ACTING BOARD SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF ELECTED BOARD SECRETARY
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the KRESA Board Recording Secretary to act on behalf of the Board Secretary on any occasion when the Board Secretary may not be in attendance for 2026-2027.
Subject:
VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2026-2027. 
Subject:
VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Lynne Cowart as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2026-2027. 
Subject:
VIII. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Fund - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Fund -  Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career Connect Fund — Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
D. Payroll Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
E. Treasury Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
Subject:
IX. TREASURER'S BOND
Treasurer's Bond for the Superintendent and Treasurer is included as part of the Crime Coverage - Employee Dishonesty Blanket Bond in the amount of $500,000. 
Subject:
X. DESIGNATE LEGAL ADVISORS TO KALAMAZOO RESA
Superintendent recommends that the following be designated legal advisors to Kalamazoo RESA:
A. Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.
B. Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
C. Clark Hill PLC
D. Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP
E. Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP
F. Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
Subject:
XI. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2026-2027
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2026-2027.
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Subject:
XIII. CALL TO ORDER — PUBLIC HEARING - Bullying policy
Subject:
XIV. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND RESUME REGULAR MEETING 
Subject:
XV. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
XVI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Subject:
XVII. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
XVII.A. Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2026
Attachments:
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XVII.B. Approval of New Hire
Attachments:
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XVII.C. Approval of New Position
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.D. Approval of Monthly Financial Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII.E. Approval of Head Start Financial Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII. PRESENTATIONS 
Subject:
XVIII.A. HUMANeX Culture Survey - Diane Owen-Rogers 
Subject:
XIX. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS
Subject:
XIX.A. Early Childhood Update - Rachel Roberts 
Attachments:
Subject:
XIX.B. Special Education Update - Angela Telfer
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Subject:
XIX.C. Career Connect Update — Eric Stewart, Sarah Mansberger & Paige Daniels
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XIX.D. Educator Supports Update - Stephanie Brown
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Subject:
XIX.E. Operational Supports Update
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XIX.E.1. Human Resources Update - Meredith Lewis 
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XIX.E.2. Technology & Operations Update - Brian Schupbach 
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Subject:
XX. Superintendent Update- Dr. Dedrick Martin
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI. Thrun Law Notes
Subject:
XXI.A. Correspondence/Informational
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
XXII.A. Approve board policy 3201A.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.B. Approve board policy 4223. 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.C. Adopt board policy 5207.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.D. Approval to submit the 2026 – 2027 Head Start Non-Competing Continuation Application of $7,185,096 for program operations and $69,992 for training and technical assistance.
Subject:
XXII.E. Approval of 2026-2027 Proposed Board, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Conferences.
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.F. Superintendent requests that the Board of Education adjourn into closed session to discuss a Bargaining Update.
Subject:
XXIII. ADJOURNMENT

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