April 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

Welcome to this regularly scheduled meeting of the Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education on April 13, 2026. The Board is meeting this evening to conduct the School District's business. While the meeting is legally required to be held in a public setting, it is not considered a public community meeting.  

We value your input and have allocated time for public comment/participation during the meeting.

Please indicate your intent to make a public comment tonight by submitting a registration form at this time. You can find the forms next to the copies of the agenda on the table you passed as you entered the meeting.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

5. GRATITUDES

6. HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES

7. CONSENT ITEMS

7.A. Approval of the Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

7.B. Approval of the Minutes of the March 16, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

7.C. Approval of the Personnel Recommendations as of April 13, 2026

7.D. Approval of the March 2026 Accounts Payables in the amount of $3,079,460.82

8. DISCUSSION

8.A. Financial Update - Matti Sullivan

8.B. Board Policy Recommendations — Scott Smith

8.B.1) PO #TBD - Student Expression, Peaceful Assembly, and Demonstrations Policy Proposal (NEW)

8.B.2) Spring, 2026 NEOLA Revisions Presented for Consideration

8.B.2)a. PO 0100 - DEFINITIONS 

8.B.2)b. PO 1410 STAFF ETHICS (New)

8.B.2)c. PO 2370.01 - ONLINE/BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAM

8.B.2)d. PO 2417 - COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION (For Information Only, NOT Required)

8.B.2)e. PO 2418 - SEX EDUCATION (For Information Only, NOT Required)

8.B.2)f. PO 3120.09 - VOLUNTEERS (Rescind)

8.B.2)g. 4120.09 - VOLUNTEERS (Rescind)

8.B.2)h. PO 4210 - STAFF ETHICS (New)

8.B.2)i. PO 5136 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES (WCDs)

8.B.2)j. PO 5336 - CARE OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETES (New, For Information Only, NOT Required)

8.B.2)k. PO 6320 - PURCHASING OF GOODS AND SERVICES

8.B.2)l. PO 6325 - PROCUREMENT – FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS

8.B.2)m. PO 7540.09 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

8.B.2)n. PO 8120.09 - VOLUNTEERS

8.B.2)o. PO 8402 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

8.B.2)p. PO 8655 - SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS WITH IEPs (New, For Information Only, NOT Required))

8.C. 2026/27 Student Handbook Revision Proposals - Scott Smith

8.C.1) Campus Kids Handbook Proposal

8.C.2) Early Childhood Center/Preschool Handbook (no changes proposed)

8.C.3) Elementary Handbook Proposal

8.C.4) Middle School Handbook Proposal

8.C.5) High School Handbook Proposal

8.C.6) New Beginnings Handbook Proposal

8.C.7) Cedar Springs Virtual Academy Handbook

8.C.8) Athletic Handbook/Code of Conduct (no changes proposed)

8.C.9) Transportation Handbook (no changes proposed)

8.D. 2026 Bond Refunding Ratification Resolution - Scott Smith and Matti Sullivan

8.E. Facilities Update - Scott Smith and Matti Sullivan

8.E.1) Hilltop Demolition Bids and Recommendation - Scott Smith and Matti Sullivan

8.F. Kent County Sheriff's Office Video Sharing User Agreement - Scott Smith

8.G. Field Trip Request - 2026 FFA Regional Officer Retreat

8.H. Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards (KIASB) Board of Directors Ballot

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS -  The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education welcomes citizens to speak during the Public Comment portion of the Board of Education Meeting agenda. However, Board of Education practice is to hear the public comment, not to act on the public comment at that time. Concerns brought before the Board of Education during the Public Comment portion of the agenda will be referred to the Superintendent. Those citizens wishing to speak will be allowed a maximum of three minutes each to address their concerns. 

10. ACTION

10.A. 2026/27 Student Handbook Revisions Proposal

10.A.1) Campus Kids Handbook Proposal

10.A.2) Elementary Handbook Proposal

10.A.3) Middle School Handbook Proposal

10.A.4) High School Handbook Proposal

10.A.5) New Beginnings Handbook Proposal

10.B. 2026 Bond Refunding Ratification Resolution

10.C. Kent County Sheriff's Office Video Sharing User Agreement

10.D. Field Trip Request - 2026 FFA Regional Officer Retreat

11. COMMUNICATION

11.A. Board of Education

11.B. Superintendent

12. PLANNING

12.A. Special Meeting (Disciplinary Hearing) - April 23, 2026

12.B. District Events List 2025/26

13. ADJOURN