September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order 

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Points of Pride 

5.a. Lakeview Elementary:
* Congratulations for their successful implementation of the Building Healthy Communities Program, noting an increase in student physical activity and nutrition education.  The program specifically recognized Tiffany Jackson and Katie Salladay for their efforts in getting the program running.  
* Congratulations for being ranked in the top 100 (59th) elementary schools statewide from the Mackinac Center Context and Performance Report Card.

6. Welcome/Public Communications/Recognition of Visitors

7. Administrative Reports

7.a. Tiffany Jackson: Elementary Principal 

7.b. Marty Aldrich: Middle School Principal Board Showcase
* Start of the year updates from Mr. Aldrich

7.c. Ashley Whalen: High School Principal 

7.d. Dave King: Athletics

7.e. Lori Leishman: Chartwells Food Service 

7.f. Dan Kain: Facilities Director 

7.g. Jackie Sower: Transportation

8. Superintendent's Update:  Kelly Nielsen

9. Consent Agenda

9.a. Approval of August Board Meeting Minutes 

9.b. Approval of General Fund Claims

9.c. Personnel Recommendations 

9.c.1) Resignation

9.c.1)a) Deb Cornell - Special Education Paraprofessional

9.c.1)b) Holly Reed - 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional

9.c.1)c) Kylee Tata - Middle School Paraprofessional

9.c.1)d) Jessica Whitt - Middle School 1:1 Paraprofessional

9.c.2) Non-Teaching Recommendation

9.c.2)a) Holly Bennett - Middle School Talent Show

9.c.2)b) Kori Davis - District Special Education Coordinator

9.c.2)c) Emma Kosinski - Girls Golf Volunteer Coach

9.c.2)d) Doug Nanzer - Middle School Band Events

9.c.2)e) Doug Nanzer - High School Band Events

9.c.2)f) Holly Poll - District Special Education Coordinator

9.c.2)g) Kim Shaft - Middle School Student Government

9.d. Field Trip

9.d.1) September 16 -  Yearbook trip to The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville

10. Information/Discussion Items  None at this time

11. Action Items 

11.a. Action 12 - Approval of the addition of an Assistant Cross Country Coach

12. Announcements

12.a. September 10 - Half Day of School

12.b. September 18 - District Excellence 3:30 -7:30 p.m. LMS Media Center

12.c. September 22 - MCSBA Fall General Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Seiter

12.d. October 1 - Fall Student Count Day

12.e. October 8 - Half Day of School

12.f. October 10 - Homecoming Game 7:00 Kos Field

12.g. October 13 - Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 HS Board Room

13. Adjournment