July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. OPENING OF THE MEETING

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Roll Call

I.C. Members Absent

I.D. Others Present

I.E. Pledge of Allegiance

II. REVISION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

III. RECOGNITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS

III.A. Board of Education Members

III.B. Administration

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

V. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS

V.A. Strategic Plan Presentation
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.B. Perception Surveys
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson, Stacy Helmboldt, and Wendy Meyer

V.C. 2025-2026 Handbooks and Code of Conduct
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.D. 5/6 Academy Course Description Guide
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt

V.E. Professional Development Advisory Committee Recommendation
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt

V.F. Pre-Audit Communication Notification
Presenter: Laura McFadden

V.G. School Bond Qualification & Loan Program Annual Repayment Activity Application/Resolution
Presenter: Laura McFadden

V.H. Contract Maintenance — Paraeducator & Transportation
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.I. Superintendent Goals, Final Evaluation & Amended Contract
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.J. Public Input Report

V.K. Retirements/Resignations/Leaves of Absence

VI. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.A. Resolution Opposing Federal Education Funding Cuts

VI.B. Award Nomination Committee Recommendation

VI.C. Expulsion Reinstatement Recommendation

VI.D. CASB Board Representative & Alternate Appointment — 2025-2026 School Year

VI.E. MASB Board Representative & Alternate Appointment — 2025-2026 School Year

VI.F. Second Reading — 2006-GP–Behavior

VI.G. Updated Administrative Regulation — 2006-AR–Behavior

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

VII.A. Approve June 2025 Expenditures by Fund

VII.B. Approve June 2025 Financials

VII.C. Approve June 2025 Food Service Report

VII.D. Approve June 2025 Bills and Accounts

VII.E. Approve June 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

VII.F. Approve the Hiring of the Following Professional Staff:

VII.G. Approve Secondary Student Handbook — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.H. Approve Alternative Student Handbook — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.I. Approve Elementary Student Handbook — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.J. Approve Student Code of Conduct — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.K. Approve 5/6 Academy Course Description Guide

VII.L. Approve Maintenance of the Paraeducator Contract

VII.M. Approve Maintenance of the Transportation Contract

VII.N. Approve Instructional Calendar — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.O. Approve Payment of $400 to Those Teachers Who Receive an Effective Rating on Their 2025-2026 Performance Evaluation, Consistent With Section 380.1250 of the Revised School Code and Lakeview School District's Administrative Regulation 4004

VII.P. Approve Letter of Agreement for Permitted Teachers Between Lakeview School District and Lakeview Education Association 

VII.Q. Approve Letter of Agreement for Enrollment in the Tri-Share Program for the Sharing of Childcare Costs Between Lakeview School District and the Lakeview Education Association (LEA)

VII.R. Approve Letter of Agreement for enrollment in the Tri-Share Program for the sharing of childcare costs between Lakeview School District and Lakeview Maintenance, Grounds, and Food Service Employees Chapter of Local 331

VII.S. Approve Letter of Agreement for enrollment in the Tri-Share Program for the sharing of childcare costs between Lakeview School District and Paraeducator Employees Chapter of 331

VII.T. Approve Letter of Agreement for Enrollment in the Tri-Share Program for the Sharing of Childcare Costs Between the Lakeview School District and Lakeview School Bus Driver Chapter of Local 331

VII.U. Approve Letter of Agreement for Enrollment in the Tri-Share Program for the Sharing of Childcare Costs Between Lakeview School District and Lakeview Secretarial Association (LSA)

VII.V. Approve Participation in the MASB Legal Trust Fund — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.W. Approve Resolution to Appoint the Superintendent of Schools as the District Hearing Officer

VII.X. Approve Electronic Fund Transfers and Automated Clearinghouse Arrangements with Vendors for Transactions Deemed in the District's Best Interest

VII.Y. Authorize Funding for Board Member Attendance at CASBMA, CBA Level Courses, Legislative, and Other Related Conferences — 2025-2026 School Year

VII.Z. Authorize Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, or Business Manager(s) to Act on Behalf of the Board Treasurer to Invest Available District Funds in Investment Instruments Permitted by Michigan Public Acts

VII.AA. Authorize Assistant Superintendent of Finance and/or Designee to Serve as a Signatory for Direct Transfers of Funds Between Accounts for Investment, Payroll, and Accounts Payable Purposes

VII.AB. Authorize Use of a Facsimile Signature by the Board Treasurer, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, or Board Secretary for Disbursements

VII.AC. Authorize Participation in the Following Cash Management Investment Alternatives:

• Michigan Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (MClass)
• Bank of New York Mellon
• Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus (MILAF+)
• Huntington Bank
• PNC Bank
• JPMorgan Chase Bank, and
• Southern Michigan Bank & Trust (SMBT)

VII.AD. Designate the Following 2025-2026 Financial Institutions as Depositories:

• PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
• Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus (MILAF+)
• Huntington Bank
• Bank of New York Mellon
• Michigan Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (Michigan Class), and
• Southern Michigan Bank + Trust

VII.AE. Designate the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent as Recording Secretary for the Board of Education

VII.AF. Designate the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent as the Person Responsible for Posting Public Notices of All Board Meetings

VII.AG. Designate the Director of Student Services & Communications or Designee as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Responder

VII.AH. Designate the Director of Student Services & Communications as the District Title IX Coordinator

VII.AI. Designate the Following Law Firms as Attorneys — 2025-2026 School Year

• Clark Hill
• Miller Johnson, and
• Thrun Law Firm, P.C.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Approve Recommended Appointment of the Professional Development Advisory Committee 

VIII.B. Approve Application/Resolution for Annual Repayment Activity Under the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program

VIII.C. Approve the Amended Superintendent Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year

VIII.D. Approve Resolution Opposing Federal Education Funding Cuts

VIII.E. Approve Award Nomination Committee Recommendation

VIII.F. Approve Expulsion Committee Recommendation

VIII.G. Approve Second Reading of 2006-GP–Behavior 

VIII.H. Approve the 2025 Strategic Plan

IX. ITEMS FOR NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - August 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM

• Second Public Hearing – Reproductive Health (One of Two)

X. ADJOURNMENT