Roll Call of present members:
President- Kurt Ziegler
Vice-President- Susan DeLong
Secretary- Elizabeth Munger
Treasurer- Amy Thomas-August
Trustee- Kenneth Gulock
Trustee- Amber Hildebrand
Trustee- Wendy Tobias

Lake Shore Public Schools is the recipient of a Baby Grand Piano donation.  The donor is Carol Carroll (Class of 1953). 

In keeping with Board Policy 7230, we recommend the Board of Education accept the donation. 

Retirement is a time to look back with admiration and a time to look forward with anticipation. Lake Shore Public Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate your years of dedication, service, and impact on our students and community.

We are proud to honor the following retirees:

• Deborah Bloomhuff - Fourth Grade Teacher, Masonic Heights Elementary (4 Years, 9 Months of Service)
• Sarah Bowe - School Psychologist, Districtwide (1 Year, 10 Months of Service)
• Cynthia Clow - Science Teacher, Kennedy Middle School (26 Years, 4 Months of Service)
• Terri Coffey - Social Studies Teacher, Kennedy Middle School (31 Years, 9 Months of Service)
• Julie Frank - Kindergarten Teacher, Violet Elementary (28 Years, 9 Months of Service)
• Robin Gill - Athletics Secretary, Lake Shore High School (27 Years, 2 Months of Service)
• Jodie Kleymeer - Media Specialist, Lake Shore High School (28 Years, 10 Months of Service)
• Melissa Lambert - Teacher, Violet Elementary (25 Years, 7 Months of Service)
• Kathleen Lubera - Speech & Language Pathologist, Rodgers Elementary (22 Years, 9 Months of Service)
• Lisa Pecoraro - Physical Education Teacher, Violet Elementary (26 Years, 10 Months of Service)
• Robert Plotkowski - School Counselor, Kennedy Middle School (30 Years, 9 Months of Service)
• Julie Roda - Math Teacher, Lake Shore High School (30 Years, 10 Months of Service)
• Kimberly Rueger-West - Music Teacher, Violet Elementary (22 Years, 10 Months of Service)
• Lynn Wunderlich - Food Service, North Lake High School (25 Years, 3 Months of Service)
• Cheri Zweng - Second Grade Teacher, Rodgers Elementary (31 Years, 9 Months of Service)

Together, you represent an incredible 366 years of collective service to Lake Shore Public Schools. Your dedication has left a lasting legacy, and we are deeply grateful for all you have contributed. 
 

Call for a meeting recess. 

This agenda item is the opportunity for the audience to address the Board on any agenda item. The Board will take no action on issues brought before it at this time but may refer such issues to the administration for further study. 

In keeping with Board Policy po0167.3 the following rules apply to audience participation:

To permit fair and orderly public expression, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at public meetings of the Board and publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings and in Board committee meetings.

The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its conduct.
The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules:

1. Public participation shall be permitted at a time as determined by the presiding officer. 
2. Anyone with concerns related to the operation of the schools or to matters within the authority of the Board may participate during the public portion of a meeting. 
3. Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. 
4. Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name; address; group affiliation, if and when appropriate. 
5. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration.
6. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 
7. Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants.
8. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Recommendation for approval of the following personnel report:

 

RESIGNATIONS

Lake Shore Federation of Support Staff (LSFSS), Local 04793

• Jill Nelson. — LSFSS Class A Elementary Recess/Lunchroom Monitor, Rodgers Elementary School; effective April 17, 2026 - Resigned from LSFSS union to accept substitute Food Service position.

RETIREMENTS

Lake Shore Federation of Teachers(LSFT), Local 01465

• Melissa Lambert — LSFT Elementary Teacher, Violet Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 25 years of service.

• Julie Frank — LSFT Kindergarten Teacher, Violet Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 28 years of service.

• Terri Coffey — LSFT Science/Social Studies Teacher, Kennedy Middle School; effective June 10, 2026, after 31 years of service.

• Deborah Bloomhuff — LSFT Fourth Grade Teacher, Masonic Heights Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 4 years of service.

• Lisa Pecoraro — LSFT Physical Education Teacher, Violet Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 26 years of service.

• Robert Plotkowski — LSFT School Counselor, Kennedy Middle School; effective June 10, 2026, after 30 years of service.

• Cheri Zweng — LSFT Second Grade Teacher, Rodgers Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 31 years of service.

• Jodie Kleymeer — LSFT Media Specialist, Lake Shore School; effective June 10, 2026, after 28 years of service.

• Julie Roda — LSFT Mathematics Teacher, Lake Shore High School; effective June 10, 2026, after 30 years of service.

• Kathleen Lubera — LSFT Speech & Language Pathologist, Rodgers Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 22 years of service.

• Kimberly Rueger-West — LSFT Music Teacher, Violet Elementary School; effective June 10, 2026, after 22 years of service.

• Cynthia Clow — LSFT Science Teacher, Kennedy Middle School; effective June 10, 2026, after 26 years of service.

• Sarah Bowe — LSFT School Psychologist, Districtwide School; effective June 10, 2026, after 2 years of service.

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Lake Shore Federation of Support Staff (LSFSS), Local 04793

• Shantel Bryant-Taylor — LSFSS Elementary Campus Monitor, Masonic Heights Elementary School; effective May 14, 2026; Class A-A.

• Tiffany Hall — LSFSS Elementary Campus Monitor, Violet Elementary School; effective May 18, 2026; Class A-A.

Lake Shore Federation of Educational Secretaries (LSFES), Local 06195

• Rebecca King - LSFES Media Tech, Rodgers Elementary School; effective April 29, 2026; Library/Media Technician, Step 3

• Ameilia Sayig - LSFES Media Tech, Violet Elementary School; effective April 29, 2026; Library/Media Technician, Step 3

Move to approve the following:

• Minutes Regular Board Meeting April 27, 2026
• April Check Register
• April Investment Log
• April Purchase Card Report
• April SACC Report
• April Food Service Report

The proposed CTE course adoption is a 2 quarters course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Manufacturing.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING                                                                        
Advanced Manufacturing explores the world of cutting-edge technology with hands-on creativity to design, build, and improve the products we use every day. This course introduces the Advanced Manufacturing Career Cluster, which blends innovative technologies and practices to enhance design and production processes. No prior experience is required.

Students will discover key areas such as engineering principles, research and development, automation and artificial intelligence, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and quality control. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, projects, and explorations, learners will understand how these elements work together to increase efficiency, reduce waste, ensure workplace safety, and create high-quality goods that meet modern demands and drive industry growth.

The course highlights include:

• Mechatronics (combining mechanical, electrical, and computer systems)
• Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Drafting
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding, Brazing, and Soldering

The proposed CTE course adoptions are both yearlong courses designed for students interested in pursuing a career in education.

Careers in Education 1A/1B
Careers in Education 1 is a course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the educational field and/or getting an inside glimpse at the world of teaching. Students learn important foundational knowledge and skills about working with children and careers in education. Course work focuses on the whole child, family, and personal relations, as well as health and safety. In addition, students will thoroughly examine the importance of working with children. The Child development unit covers the full range of childhood and adolescence chronically, encompassing the prenatal period, infancy and toddlerhood, the preschool years, middle childhood, and adolescence. Within these periods the focus in on physical, cognitive, and social development. 
 Careers in Education 1 is the PREREQUISITE COURSE FOR THE CAREERS IN EDUCATION 2 COURSE.

Careers in Education 2A/B
Completion of Careers in Education 1A/1B is required. Careers in Education 2 is designed for students who wish to continue to explore the education field. Students will gain hands-on experience during internship/field experience in a classroom that is mentored by a certified Lake Shore Public Schools Educator at the early childhood, elementary, or middle school level. Students will apply those concepts and skills learned in Careers in Education 1A/1B and will participate in many activities, including observing, tutoring, leading small groups, preparing a classroom, creating special projects, and eventually developing and teaching lessons of their own.
 

The annual cheer camp takes place from July 17-19, 2026 at Alma College, Alma, MI. During camp, the team will learn fundamental and advanced stunts and tumbling skills from state and nationally recognized staff. This experience will give the team an opportunity to travel and bond as a group.
 
Overnight accommodations will be at the Alma College dorms, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI. 248-628-3108 
 
The student’s parents will provide transportation with District approved permission slips that include an athletic transportation waiver and a field trip waiver. 

Camp details and itinerary are attached with the field trip request.
 

Lake Shore High School Media Production students will travel to Atlanta, GA to participate in the Skills USA National Leadership Competition taking place on June 1-6, 2026. The students will create a production based on a prompt under a specific time limit.

Overnight accommodations will be at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, 190 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone number is 404-659-0000. Flights will be arranged through Delta airline.

District approved permission slips, that include full medical information will be used.
 

Section 1223 of the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1223) authorizes a school district to establish and maintain one or more common debt retirement funds/accounts for bonds of similar character. This provision also allows a district to combine funds from multiple debt retirement accounts for investment purposes, improving cash management and potential investment returns.

Lake Shore Public Schools currently maintains multiple debt retirement funds associated with its outstanding bond issues, including the 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2024 School Building and Site Bonds. These bonds qualify as unlimited tax general obligation bonds and are eligible to be included in a common debt retirement fund. The resolution also authorizes the inclusion of the 2026 School Building and Site Bonds, as well as any future qualifying bond issues of a similar character, upon issuance.

Adoption of this resolution will authorize the Treasurer, Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, or their designee to establish and maintain one or more common debt retirement funds and to combine monies from multiple debt retirement funds for investment purposes, as permitted by law. This action provides administrative flexibility and supports efficient financial management of the District’s debt obligations.

Enclosure: Common Debt Fund Resolution

The district participates in the MSBO Bus Purchasing Program, which provides competitive, bid-based pricing for school bus acquisitions. Through this program, the district has identified a replacement bus that meets operational and safety needs in alignment with the District’s transportation replacement plan. This purchase will replace a leased vehicle that the district does not intend to retain at the end of the lease term.
                                  
This purchase supports the District’s ongoing fleet replacement plan to ensure safe, reliable student transportation while managing long-term maintenance costs.  The purchase will be funded using Building & Site Fund dollars and is budgeted as a 2026-27 fiscal year expense. Delivery is expected approximately 45 days from order confirmation.

Enclosure: MSBO Bus Purchasing Price Comparison Report dated April 15, 2026 (Stock 25881 77p G AB luggage.pdf)
 

The proposed REI camera system enhances student safety, security, and operational efficiency. The system includes real-time video access, GPS tracking, stop-arm cameras, front-facing and passenger-side exterior cameras, and upgraded interior cameras with 180-degree coverage and audio capability.  The proposal also includes an annual licensing cost of $5,950.08 for cellular data and cloud-based video storage.

The District’s current camera system does not provide real-time viewing or GPS functionality and requires manual removal of hard drives from buses to access video footage, often causing delays in responding to administrative requests. Additionally, the current system lacks exterior camera coverage and provides limited interior visibility compared to the proposed solution.

The District evaluated comparable systems and determined the REI system to be the most user-friendly and cost-effective option. Pricing was obtained through the PEPPM purchasing cooperative (Contract #548722-148), which provides competitively bid pricing for technology purchases.

The purchase will be funded using Section 31aa funds, supporting allowable school safety and security expenditures.

Enclosure: REI Quote ID: 57880 dated April 28, 2026 (PEPPM Contract #548722-148)

Barton Malow Builders and Partners in Architecture have reviewed the contractor’s proposal and found it to be in order. This change order includes the construction of a new steel structure pavilion at Lake Shore High School to accommodate the new softball field. The project will be funded through Series III Bond proceeds.
 

Bid Category	Contractor	Amount
Structural Steel	Great Lakes Welding LLC (Ray Township, MI)	$130,245.00
TOTAL		$130,245.00