February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. The Board President will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
2. Invitation to speak to an agenda or non-agenda item.
The Board of Education meets and conducts school business in public. The public is invited to watch and listen to the Board of Education deliberate and vote on the agenda items scheduled for action and discussion. Although the Board of Education meets in public, this is not a meeting for the public to participate. It is a meeting for the seven (7) members of the Board of Education to conduct the business of the school district. As an important part of each meeting, the public is invited to address the Board of Education at this time. This portion of the meeting shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes unless extended by a vote of the Board. This is the only time the public will have to speak to Board members during the meeting. Please follow the requested process if you intend to address the Board. |
3. Correspondence
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3.a. Letter of Resignation - Lindsey Johnson
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3.b. Letter of Retirement - Richard Housner
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3.c. Letter of Retirement - Brenda Crook
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3.d. Letter of Retirement - Stacy Mantle-Kelly
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3.e. Letter of Retirement - Kristen Taylor
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3.f. Letter of Retirement - Pete Duley
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3.g. MHSAA Official's Feedback
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4. Approval of the Agenda
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5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
6. Consent Agenda - Finance Report
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
7. Consent Agenda - Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
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7.a. January 17, 2024 - Regular Session
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8. Public Comment
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9. Kindness Month Presentation
Presenter:
Izabella Lopez & Gwen Neering
Description:
Izabella Lopez (LC Principal) and Gwen Neering (1st grade teacher), along with a handful of students, will be sharing highlights of kindness month.
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10. Approval of Hire - Paraprofessional
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of Lisa Bain as a paraprofessional in the Freeland Community School District.
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11. MASB Board of Directors Election
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
This is for your information as there is no voting taking place in region 4 this year because there is no one running in opposition. Only regions 5, 6, 7, and 8 will receive ballots this year.
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12. Schools of Choice 2024-2025
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
The proposed resolutions, the protocol, the application, and historical SOC data are attached for your information. As has been the case every year, the superintendent recommends that the Board of Education take action to approve these resolutions that allow the district to accept kindergarten schools of choice students (minimum of one), with a specific number to be acted on in March at the regular BOE meeting. We have students who are applying to our schools that already have siblings attending FCSD. Without approval, they would not be able to attend school with their sibling(s).
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13. Emergency Operations Plan
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
The revised Freeland Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is being presented for your approval. The purpose of the EOP is to reduce the risk to life and health, and promote the safety of students, staff, parents, visitors, and emergency services personnel.
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14. Social Media Litigation
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
FCSD has until May 1, 2024, to decide whether to join litigation against social media platforms for their intentional targeting of minors to maximize profits. If there is any potential interest, or the Board would simply like to learn about this, Thrun Law Firm is willing to do a presentation (virtually) to more thoroughly explain all of this. I will be looking for direction from the Board regarding next steps.
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15. Superintendent Evaluation Update
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
If there are any questions regarding items that are currently on the evaluation evidence document (attached), I would be happy to elaborate or explain in greater detail.
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16. Building and Site Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Kipfmiller
Description:
Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
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17. May Bond Election Discussion
Presenter:
Superintendent Hillborg
Description:
The May bond election and the informational campaign will be discussed. Attached are bond campaign notes, summarizing what has occurred and what is upcoming and/or in progress.
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18. Board Member/Superintendent Comment
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18.a. Board of Education Update - Freeland Learning Center and Elementary School
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18.b. Board of Education Update - Freeland Middle School and High School
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18.c. Board of Education Update - Student Support
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19. Adjourn
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