May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order by President Denise Churchill - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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2. Roll Call: Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner
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3. Expressions from the Public
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4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda
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5. Adoption of the Agenda
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6. Communications
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6.A. Class President: Charlie Hart 9th Grade
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7. Committee Report(s)
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7.A. Finance Committee Meeting: April 29, 2026
Bison Preserve Committee Meeting: April 29, 2026 Bullying Task Force Committee: April 30, 2026 Foundation Meeting: May 6, 2026 |
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8. Presentation: Chris Machiniak - Berrien Regional Education Services Agencies (BRESA) Budget
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9. Presentation: Madeline Selby, BASE
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10. Presentation: Fine Arts Department
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11. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board adopt the 2026-2027 fiscal budget (per resolutions).
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12. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board certify the 2026 tax levy to the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, and Chikaming Township, as attached.
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13. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the resolutions complying with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contributions Act (152) for the medical benefit plan coverage beginning 7-1-2026, which includes District employees paying 20% and New Buffalo Area Schools paying 80% of the premium, in lieu of capping the premium.
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14. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the normal salary schedules and Appendix L, as attached.
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15. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the sale of the Building Trades house, located at #50 Diamond Point, New Buffalo, MI 49117, as attached.
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16. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the New Buffalo Education Personnel Association Contract, 2026-2029, as attached.
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17. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Operation Agreement for Participants Involved in the LaPorte County Career and Technical Education Area Vocational District #6, as attached.
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18. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the hiring of Jonny Reinhardt for the position of Communications Director.
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19. The Superintendent and Elementary Principal recommend the Board approve the employment of Abigail Anderson for the position of Elementary Social Worker, pending completion of a background check.
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20. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from IBID for the MS/HS Boiler Replacement in the amount of $378,265,00, per attached.
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21. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from Lyster Exteriors for the MS/HS Roof Replacement in the amount of $476,650.00, as attached.
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22. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from Chorba Asphalt Paving LLC for the MS/HS West Parking Lot and Transportation Parking Lot asphalt paving project in the amount of $409,000.00, as attached.
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23. Remarks from the Superintendent
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24. Remarks from the Board President and Members
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25. Discussion Item(s)
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25.A. District Cell Phone Policy
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25.B. Schools of Choice Approved
Enrollment Openings for 2026-2027 Kindergarten - 10 6th Grade - 5 1st Grade - 10 7th Grade - 5 2nd Grade - 10 8th Grade - 10 3rd Grade - 10 9th Grade - 5 4th Grade - 5 10th Grade - 10 5th Grade - 10 |
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25.C. The Superintendent approved the following hires:
Red Arrow Raiders Boys Basketball Varsity Head Coach: Nate Tripp JV Head Coach: Nate Tripp Jr JC Head Coach #2: Tyler Haske HS Basketball Flex Position/Program Assistant: Adam Forker |
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26. Other Business
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27. Adjournment
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