July 27, 2026 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. Athletic Program Presentation
Presenter: Shawn Aimesbury

V.B. Employee Handbook
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.C. Recommended Purchase of mCLASS with DIBELS 8 for grades EK–3
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt

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

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

V.F. Recommended Purchase of Digital Signage for the Elementary Schools
Presenter: Laura McFadden

V.G. Superintendent Goals 
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.H. Public Input Report
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

V.I. Retirements, Resignations, and Leaves of Absence
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson

VI. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.A. Appointment of Expulsion Committee Members 

VI.B. Appointment of Annual Award Nomination Committee Members

VI.C. Appointment of CASB Board Representative & Alternate

VI.D. Appointment of MASB Board Representative & Alternate

VI.E. Appointment of LSEF Board Representative

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

VII.A. Approves the June 2026 Expenditures by Fund

VII.B. Approves the June 2026 Financials

VII.C. Approves the June 2026 Food Service Report

VII.D. Approves the June 2026 Bills and Accounts

VII.E. Approves the Minutes of the June 2026 Regular Meeting

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

VII.G. Approves the Alternative Student Handbook—2026-2027 School Year

VII.H. Approves the Secondary Student Handbook—2026-2027 School Year

VII.I. Approves the Elementary Student Handbook—2026-2027

VII.J. Approves the Student Code of Conduct—2026-2027 School Year

VII.K. Approves the Athletic Code of Conduct—2026-2027 School Year

VII.L. Approves the Athletic Trainer Agreement—Fourth Amendment

VII.M. Approves the 5/6 Academy Course Description Guide

VII.N. Approves the Instructional Calendar—2026-2027 School Year 

VII.O. Approves the Employee Handbook

VII.P. Approves the payment of $400 to those teachers who receive an effective rating on their 2026-2027 Performance Evaluation, Consistent With Section 380.1250 of the Revised School Code and Lakeview School District's Administrative Regulation 4004

VII.Q. Approves participation in the MASB Legal Trust Fund—2026-2027 School Year

VII.R. Approves the Resolution to appoint the Superintendent of Schools as the District Hearing Officer

VII.S. Approves Electronic Fund Transfers and Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) arrangements with vendors for transactions deemed in the District's best interest.

VII.T. Authorizes funding for Board Member Attendance at CASMBA, CBA Level Courses, Legislative, and Other Related Conferences — 2026-2027 School Year

VII.U. Authorizes the 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.V. Authorizes the 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.W. Authorizes the Use of a Facsimile Signature by the Board Treasurer, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, or Board Secretary for Disbursements

VII.X. Authorizes 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
• Southern Michigan Bank & Trust (SMBT)

VII.Y. Designates the following 2026-2027 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)
• Southern Michigan Bank & Trust

VII.Z. Designates the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent as Recording Secretary for the Board of Education

VII.AA. Designates the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent as the person responsible for posting Public Notices of all Board meetings

VII.AB. Designates the Director of Student Services & Communications as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Responder

VII.AC. Designates the Director of Student Services & Communications as the District Title IX Coordinator

VII.AD. Designates the following law firms as Attorneys for the 2026-2027 School Year

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

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

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

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

VIII.C. Approves the bid from Valley City Sign, in an amount not to exceed $160,000, to be paid from bond funds, for the purchase and installation of digital signage at each elementary school.

VIII.D. Approves the purchase of mCLASS with DIBELS 8 for grades EK–3 for an amount not to exceed $51,100 from a state grant under Section 35m of the School Aid Act and the General Fund Curriculum Budget

IX. ITEMS FOR NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING — August 24, at 6:00 PM

IX.A. Expulsion Reinstatement Recommendation

IX.B. Award Nomination Committee Recommendation

X. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION

• Request that the Board of Education go into closed session to discuss negotiations for collective bargaining pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976) that is, "for Board discussion connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement"

XI. ADJOURNMENT