August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Mission Statement:  Providing an exceptional learning community which inspires the whole child through excellent instruction.  Every Student.  Every Classroom.  Every Day.
 

4. Approve the Agenda, as presented

5. Consent Agenda, as presented

5.A. Approval of the 7/14/25 Meeting Minutes

5.B. Approval of the July 2025 Check Register

5.C. Resignation - Novella Steckert, Collins TA

5.D. Resignation - Nikki Nagel, Flag Corp Instructor

5.E. Recommendation to Hire - Josh Bigby, Collins Elementary PE Teacher, $62,131

5.F. Recommendation to Hire - Greg Norris, Bus Driver, $19.75/hr

5.G. Recommendation to Hire - Doug Macon, Jr/Sr High Math Teacher, $45,378

6. Superintendent Student/Staff Recognition

7. Public Comments
"Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.  Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons wishing to speak on the same topic shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board.The Board will not respond to any comments or questions that are made during public comment but will ask the Superintendent to respond to anyone who requests a reply on the public comment form."

8. Reports

8.A. Superintendent Report

8.B. Finance Report

8.B.1. Budget Highlights for July 2025

9. Motion to appoint Superintendent Williams as Discipline Hearing Officer

10. Motion to move into Closed Session for the purpose of Student Discipline Reinstatement Hearing for student 2023-24-08 under the Open Meetings Act Section 8 (b).

11. Motion to approve closed session minutes, as reviewed in closed session.

12. Action Items

12.A. Action/Outcome/Determination after Student Discipline Hearing

12.B. Motion to approve Bridges of Northern Michigan 25-26 Agreement, $40,000 (Mental Health & Wellness Grant Funds)

12.C. Motion to approve Blanchard Contracting, Inc. quote for electrical work for new football field lighting, $29,800 (Capital Projects Fund)

12.D. Motion to approve Greenmark Equipment for 2010 John Deere Mower, $13,950 (General Fund)

12.E. Motion to approve Lewis Brothers quote for Blue Air Freezers (2), $10,304 (Food Service)

13. Discussion

13.A. 1st Reading - Policy 5460

13.B. Picture Day at the Jr/Sr High is Tuesday, September 9 from 8:15 - 12:45.

14. Board Calendar

14.A. September:

• Student enrollment update and final staffing report

14.B. October:

• Review District and School Improvement Plans
• Accept Audit Report

15. Upcoming Student Events

15.A. District:

• First Day of School - 9/2/25

16. Adjourn