April 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Recognition of Guests

IV. Public Participation

V. Correspondence and Recognition

VI. Approval of the Agenda

VII. Approval of Consent Agenda

 1.  Approval of Meeting Minutes — MAISD Board of Education

• Regular Meeting — Friday, March 20, 2026

2.  Approval of Personnel Changes as Presented

New Hires

• Sue Simmons - Para-Educator at Seiter Education Center — 4/1/2026
• Nikki Downey - Adaptive PE Teacher at Seiter Education Center — 4/13/2026
• Luis Gomez - Special Education Supervisor — 6/1/2026

• Scott Mizer - ParaEducator - 3/14/2026

• Teresa Scheese — Payroll Manager — 12/31/2026

VIII. Hear a Presentation from the Michigan Association of School Boards Assistant Director of Leadership Development Debbie Stair Regarding the Strategic Planning Process for Montcalm Area ISD

IX. Approve/Disapprove Contract with Michigan Association of School Boards for Strategic Planning Services led by Debbie Stair, MASB Assistant Director of Leadership Development

X. Approve/Disapprove Invoices for Payment

XI. Acknowledge and Accept Donations, Gifts, or Grants

• Shiloh Community Church — $400 designated for the Public Safety Class at The MACC 
• Donation of a Wacom digital arts drawing board to the Digital Arts Program at The MACC valued at $130 from Digital Arts Instructor Duane Weed. 
• Greenville Flooring and Mattress — $360 designated for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library 
• Community member donation of $2,000 designated for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

XII. Approve/Disapprove Appointment of MAISD Parent Advisory Committee Representatives

• Leanna Hewitt for Vestaburg Community School
• Stephanie Brott for Tri County Area Schools 

XIII. First Reading of New and Revised Board Policies Prepared by Neola - Spring 2026 Updates from Volume 40 # 2

• Board Policy Overview
• Board Policy 0100 — Definitions
• Board Policy 1410 — Staff Ethics
• Board Policy 2370.01 - Online/Blended Learning Programs
• Board Policy 2418 — Sex Education
• Board Policy 4120.09 - Volunteers 
• Board Policy 4210 — Staff Ethics
• Board Policy 5336 — Care of Students with Diabetes
• Board Policy 6320 — Purchasing
• Board Policy 6325 — Procurement Federal Grants/Funds
• Board Policy 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence
• Board Policy 8120.09 - Volunteers
• Board Policy 8402 - Emergency Operations Plan
• Board Policy 8655 — Specialized Transportation for Students with IEPs

 

XIV. Approve/Disapprove MAISD Special Education Calendars for the 2026-2027 School Year 

• Seiter Education Center Balanced Calendar
• Seiter Education Center Traditional Calendar + Greenville Programs
• MAISD Central Montcalm EI Programs
• Early On Services

XV. Approve/Disapprove Montcalm Area Career Center Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year 

XVI. Approve/Disapprove MAISD Transportation Student/Parent Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year

XVII. Approve/Disapprove Recommendation for Purchase of School Vans as Presented by Dee Dutmers, MAISD Director of Transportation

XVIII. Approve/Disapprove Recommended Bid for Purchase of Two Wheelchair Lift Buses Presented by Dee Dutmers, MAISD Director of Transportation 

XIX. Approve/Disapprove Contract with Tower Pinkster Architectural Design Services for Proposed Renovations at Seiter Education Center 

XX. Report from MAISD Superintendent Katie Flynn

XXI. Reports from MAISD Associate Superintendents and Leadership Team

• Kim Iverson, Associate Superintendent of Special Education
• Tricia Root, Associate Superintendent of Finance/Human Resources
• Shannon Tripp, Associate Superintendent of CTE/Early College
• Cari O'Connor, Associate Superintendent of Early Childhood Services
• Adel DiOrio, Associate Superintendent of Instruction/Technology
• Brandon Richmond, Director of Technology
• Zach Most, Director of Facilities
• Penny Dora, Director of Communications

XXII. Information and Discussion Items for Future Meetings

• Friday, May 22, 2026 — Regular Board Meeting at 8:00 AM
• Friday, June 26, 2026 — Budget Hearing at 7:45 AM
• Friday, June 26, 2026 — Regular Board Meeting at 8:00 AM

XXIII. Adjournment