A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes. 

As a good practice, the board should accept the consent agenda for the evening's meeting, which includes minutes of the July 13 meeting and the June financial reports. 

Board action is required to approve this agenda item. 

MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the consent agenda as presented. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

Negotiations were recently settled with the Centreville Educational Support Personnel (Paraprofessionals). 2026-27 contract changes with the salary schedule are presented for approval. 

(Note: Language changes are highlighted. Compensation language is on page 13. A "clean" copy will be prepared after Board approval.)

Board action is required to approve this agenda item. 

MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY__________________________ 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve / not approve the changes to the 2026-27 Centreville Educational Support Personnel contract and salary schedule as negotiated.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

The remainder of the administrative contracts need approval for the 2026-27 contract period. Attached are the contracts for:

• Jill Peterson, Athletic Director
• Amanda Shirey, Transportation Director

Board action is required to approve the 2026-27 administrative contracts as presented. 

MOTION BY ___________________________; SECONDED BY_________________________ 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the renewal of the administrative contracts as presented for the 2026-27 contract year.

ROLL CALL / VOICE  VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

On June 8th, the Board of Education agreed to extend the Superintendent's contract for an additional one-year period. Attached is an amendment to the Superintendent's contract establishing the annual salary to be paid for the 226-27 school year, along with other negotiated details. The personnel committee has reviewed this contract in collaboration with Thrun Law.  

MOTION BY __________________________; SECONDED BY__________________________

Board action is required to approve the Superintendent's contract addendum.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve Superintendent Brady's contract as presented. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

Ryan Verner transferred to the teaching position created by Bret Lutz's retirement, creating a vacancy for an Academic Interventionist. The BOE is asked to approve Melody Wilson to fill this vacancy. Melody is a graduate of Grand Canyon University. Her resume and data sheet are attached.  

Board action is necessary to approve this item. 

MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the hire of Melody Wilson as Academic Interventionist.   

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER,  WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

Earlier this year, Bart Schrader resigned as varsity cheer coach. The position was posted, and Lindsay Mostrom applied. Lindsay has worked with Centreville's middle school and rocket cheer teams in the past. Her data sheet and resume are attached.

RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the athletic committee and the athletic director to approve hiring Lindsay Mostrom as varsity cheer coach.

MOTION BY ____________________________; SECONDED BY __________________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the hire of Lindsay Mostrom as varsity cheer coach.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

The 2026-27 Elementary Handbook and Jr/Sr Handbook are presented for approval. They have been reviewed by the Policy Committee.

Board action is required to approve this agenda item. 

MOTION BY ____________________________; SECONDED BY__________________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the 2026-27 Elementary Handbook and Jr/Sr Handbook as presented. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

In response to a State of Michigan requirement, the district's Emergency Operations Plan must have BOE approval every two years. The EOP is attached. Please note that this is confidential information and is not to be shared with the public. 

Board action is required to approve this agenda item. 

MOTION BY ___________________________; SECONDED BY_______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan as presented. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

Deric Mostrom seeks approval for an overnight team retreat for the varsity volleyball team in August. The activity application is attached. 

Board action is required to approve this agenda item. 

MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY _________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the volleyball team activity request as presented.   

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: 
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED    

The policy committee recently reviewed NEOLA updates 39.1, 39.2, 40.1, and 40.2. The policies have been reviewed by the policy committee. The new policies are attached, along with a list and summary of the policy revisions. The BOE is asked to approve the first reading of these policies.  

MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve NEOLA updates 39.1, 39.2, 40.1, and 40.2 for a first reading. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes. 

The meeting was adjourned at __________pm by ___________________.