February 24, 2025 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:

6.A.1.
Meeting Minutes: 01-27-2025
Meeting Minutes: 02-12-2025

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

6.B.1. General Fund: $332,541.94

6.B.2. Payroll: $894,553.12

6.B.3. Food Service: $14,520.115

6.B.4. Scholarship Fund: $94,188.80

6.B.5. Public Improvement: $109,619.96

6.C. Financials

7. Communications

7.A. Class President: Charlee Churchill - 9th Grade

8. Committee Report(s)
Cannabis Meeting: 1-28-25
BRESA: Board President/Superintendent Meeting 1-29-25
Foundation Meeting: 2-5-25
 

9. Presentation: David Kelly - Special Education/Curriculum

10. The Superintendent and Food Service Director recommend the Board adopt the National School Breakfast Week Proclamation, March 3-7, 2025. 

11. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve hiring Emily Keller for the position of Day Camp Director for 2025.

12. The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt Thrun Board Policy #3118 Title IX Sexual Harassment.

13. Remarks from the Superintendent

14. Remarks from the Board President and Members

15. Discussion Item(s)

15.A. MASB School Boards 2025 Election:
TiAnna Harrison: Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo County
Elizabeth O'Dell: St. Joseph County ISD, St. Joseph County

15.B. The Superintendent approved the following hire:
Jacqueline Quach - BASE Aide

15.C. Kylie Lijewski - Resignation effective 03/04/2025

15.D.
B3: Media Relations Professional Standards for Educational Leaders: Actively engages the media to promote the district and provide timely and effective information.

E2: Building-Level Leadership Professional Standards for Educational Leaders: Principals are provided defined autonomy consistently with accountability. Goals for learning and instruction are prioritized. 

B4: District Image Professional Standards for Educational Leaders: Projects a positive image at all times and is a champion for the district. Knowledge and speaks well for the district. 

16. Other Business

17. Adjournment