April 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CALL TO ORDER
Attendance Roll Call: |
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda items as presented. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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3.a. Approval of minutes: Regular Meeting 3/6/25, Special Meeting 3/19/25
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3.b. Acceptance of Retirements: Mary Rogien, Food Service
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3.c. Acceptance of Resignations: Jeremy Franks, Finance & Kristine Froberg, Sylvester Elementary
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3.d. Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda items as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. EDUCATION REPORTS
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4.a. Winter Sports Review
Mr. Stephens, Athletic Director |
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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5.a. Business Professionals of America - State Competition Report & Trip Request
Mrs. Schumm, BPA Advisor |
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5.b. Construction Trades CTE trip request to the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society Annual Student Competition & Convention
Larry Jackson, CTE Instructor - Building Trades |
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5.c. Firefighting CTE trip request to the Fire Department Instructors Conference
Corey Burks, CTE Instructor - Firefighting |
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5.d. Board of Education Committee Workshop
Board Members |
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5.e. Berrien Springs Public Schools Master Plan
Mr. Leininger & Mr. Boersen, CARMI Design Group |
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.a. Business Professionals of America Trip to the National Competition
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to Orlando, Florida, from May 6 to May 11, for ten qualifying Business Professionals of America students to compete in the BPA National Competition. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to Orlando, Florida, from May 6 to May 11, for ten qualifying Business Professionals of America students to compete in the BPA National Competition. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.b. Construction Trades CTE Overnight Trip
Recommended Motion:That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip for the Construction Trades CTE class to attend the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society Annual Student Competition and Convention May 7-10 in Gaylord, MI. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip for CTE to attend the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society Annual Student Competition and Convention May 7-10 in Gaylord, MI. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.c. CTE Trip to the Fire Department Instructor Conference Trade Show (attached)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve the proposed Firefighting CTE class trip to the Fire Department Instructor Conference on April 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the proposed Firefighting CTE class trip to the Fire Department Instructor Conference on April 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.d. High School Miscellaneous Projects (see attachments)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of education accept the Bid from E & L Construction of $289,300.00 for the High School Miscellaneous Projects. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of education accept the Bid from E & L Construction of $289,300.00 for the proposed High School Miscellaneous Projects. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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6.e. Middle School Ceiling & Lighting Project - Phase 2 (see attachments)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of education accept the bid from Pearson Construction of $615,099.00 for Phase 2 of the Middle School Ceiling & Lighting Project. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of education accept the bid from Pearson Construction of $615,099.00 for Phase 2 of the Middle School Ceiling & Lighting Project. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.f. Mars Fire Alarm Replacement (see attachments)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education accept the bid from Ibid Electric Company of $104,895.00 for the Replacement of the Mars Elementary Fire Alarm System. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education accept the bid from Ibid Electric Company of $104,895.00 for the Replacement of the Mars Elementary Fire Alarm System. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.g. BSPS High School Parking Lot Resurface (see attachments)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve the bid from Reith-Riley of $315,443.60 for the High School Parking Lot Resurfacing Project. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the bid from Reith-Riley of $315,443.60 for the High School Parking Lot Resurfacing Project. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.h. Sylvester Room Refresh - Phase 1 (see attachments)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve the bid from Roggow Construction of $72,098.00 for Phase 1 of the Sylvester Room Refresh Project. Roll Call Vote:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the bid from Roggow Construction of $72,098.00 for Phase 1 of the Sylvester Room Refresh Project. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND GUESTS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
April 10: State Testing Begins April 11 & 12: MS Solo and Ensemble @ Southwestern Michigan College April 14 & 15: Jazz Band Festival April 18: Good Friday - NO SCHOOL April 27 & 28: MS Play - Matilda @ the AAC May 1: Vocalaires & Sylvester Singers Concert @ the AAC May 2, 5 & 6: MSVA State Choir Festival May 5-9: Staff Appreciation Week May 8: Senior Honors @ the Board of Education Meeting |
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Note: The next Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the Central Office Boardroom.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve to adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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