July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order by President Lisa Werner - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Roll Call:  Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner

3. Expressions from the Public

4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda

5. Adoption of the Agenda

6. Adoption of the Consent Agenda:  Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board.  Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to vote.  Discussion of the items that have been removed can take place at the appropriate time listed on the Agenda.

6.A. Minutes:
Meeting Minutes: 06/24/2024
Meeting Minutes: 07/08/2024

6.B. General/Associated Funds - Bills Payable:

6.B.1. General Fund: $382,147.02

6.B.2. Payroll: $1,116,331.20

6.B.3. Food Service: $11,929.92

6.B.4. Scholarship Fund: $16,304.87

6.B.5. Public Improvement: $63,076.51

6.C. Financials

7. Communications

8. Committee Report(s)

8.A. Executive Committee 7/9/24: Board of Education Governance Compact

9. Presentation: Dave Kelly - Drones 

10. Motion to approve the 2024-2025 Superintendent contract for Adam Bowen per Board evaluation of July 8, 2024.

11. The Superintendent and Daycare Director recommend the Board approve the 2024-2025 Daycare Handbook. 

12. The Superintendent and Athletic Director recommend the Board approve the 2024-2025 Athletic Handbook.

13. The Superintendent and CPOC Committee recommend the Board approve the coaches wage schedule, as presented.

14. The Superintendent and CPOC committee recommend the Board approve the High School Girls Soccer merge with River Valley for the Spring 2025 season. 

15. The Superintendent and Elementary Principal recommend the Board approve hiring Christina Schultz, elementary teacher, pending background approval. 

16. Remarks from the Superintendent

17. Remarks from the Board President and Members

18. Discussion Item(s)

18.A. New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Compact

18.B. Foundation Seats - Board of Education Members (2 with 1 alternate)

18.C. The Superintendent would like to recognize Pano Arvanitis for the 5-year renewal of his Business Office Manager certification with MSBO (Michigan School Business Officials) by completing 90 hours of professional development.

18.D. The Superintendent would like to recognize the operations department for completing the Basic and Advanced levels for CMI (Cleaning Management Institute) for a total of 25 hours each employee. 
Training on Customer Service, Chemistry of Cleaning, Above Floor Surfaces, Carpeted areas, and Restrooms.
Employees:
Krindy Kissman
Chuck Lonske
Karen Lord
Miguel Lozano
Shannon Shawver
Traci Spencer
Becci Umphrey
Courtney Wysocki

18.E. The Superintendent approved the following hires:
Cross Country:
  High School boys coach: Marty McGinn
  Middle School cross country: Vance Price

Football
   High School Head Coach: Matt Johnson
   High School Asst Coach: Ken Bye

Volleyball
   High School Varsity: Bruce Molineaux
   High School Junior Varsity: Amy Goff
   8th Grade: Chris Beuschausen
   7th Grade: Lisa Ziel
   6th Grade: Danika Piotrowski

Soccer
    Middle School coach: Pano Arvanitis
   

18.F. The Superintendent approved the following resignations:
Tiffany Peters, effective July 12, 2024.
Amy Putzke, effective immediately. 

19. Other Business

20. Adjournment