June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Oath of Office for newly elected Board Member
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II. Opening Ceremonies: Pledge of Allegiance & Reading of the District's Mission
Description:
Mission Statement: Provide a high-quality education in a culturally safe and nurturing environment that supports all students to live purposeful and fulfilling lives.
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
Members of the public may address the Board for three minutes. It is Board policy to not respond to public comment.
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Members of the public who wish to make public comments may do so during the designated times indicated on the agenda pursuant to bylaw 0167.3. A blue comment card must be completed and submitted to the board secretary to register for comment. |
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V. Approval of Minutes
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VI. Presentations
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VI.A. Visual Learning Boards
Description:
Forest View, Lansing Learning Hub and Post Oak
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VI.B. Budget Amendment #2
Presenter:
Mrs. Kim Adams
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VII. Reports
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VII.A. Officers
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VII.A.1. Report from Secretary
Presenter:
Dr. Deyanira Nevarez Martinez
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VII.B. Committee
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VII.B.1. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Dr. Cait Cavanagh
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve the expenditures as presented for April 2025".
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VII.B.2. Policy Committee
Presenter:
Dr. Deyanira Nevarez Martinez
Description:
PO 2264-(Rescind) - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
PO 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities PO 0131.01- Bylaws and Policies PO 1430/3430/4430- Leaves of Absence PO 5320- Immunization PO 5330- Use of Medications PO 5330.01- Epinephrine Auto-Injectors PO 8510- Wellness PO 8500- Food Services PO 8320- Personnel Files RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education receive the policies for second reading and approve them as presented".
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VII.C. Superintendent
Presenter:
Mr. Ben Shuldiner
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VIII. New Business
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VIII.A. Approval of FY 2025-2026 Tax Levies Resolution
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Lansing School District levy 100% of its 2025 school operating taxes on July 1, 2025 in the City of Lansing and in the City of East Lansing, and 50% in each township (Delta, DeWitt, and Lansing) in which the district has prior agreements to levy such an amount; And further; that 100% of the district's property taxes shall continue to be collected in December, 2025 in the remaining townships (Delhi, Watertown, and Windsor) located within the Lansing School District's boundaries. All resolutions and part of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be, and the same are, hereby rescinded".
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VIII.B. Budget Amendment #2
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve Budget Amendment #2 as detailed in the attachment".
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VIII.C. Consideration of Bond Sale Ratification Resolution
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move that this board approve the resolution ratifying the sale of the District’s 2025 School Building and Site Bonds, Series II as presented by bond counsel".
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VIII.D. Consideration of a Potential Future Non-Voted Bond Issue
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: " I move that this board approve the resolution as presented authorizing the reimbursement of certain project related expenditures associated with a potential future non-voted bond issue and that the Secretary of this Board be authorized to sign the same".
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VIII.E. Food Service Renewal Recommendation for 2025/26
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve the Sodexo Food Service Contract Renewal".
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VIII.F. Laux - Change Orders
Description:
Laux - Dwight Rich - Secured Entry
Laux - Hill Center - Interior Basketball Hoop Systems for Gym Laux - Hill Center - Aluminum Store Fronts and Hardware RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve the change order as presented."
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VIII.G. MHSAA Renewal form for the 2025-26 school year
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: 'that the Board of Education approve MHSAA Renewal form for the 2025-26 school year as presented'
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IX. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Members of the public may address the Board for three minutes. It is Board policy to not respond to public comment.
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Members of the public who wish to make public comments may do so during the designated times indicated on the agenda pursuant to bylaw 0167.3. A blue comment card must be completed and submitted to the board secretary to register for comment. |
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X. Comments from the Board
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XI. Closed Session
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education recess into closed session for the purpose of Considering Material Exempt from Disclosure as is permitted in the Open Meetings Act. Section 8(1)(c) - For strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement if either negotiating party requests a closed hearing".
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education recess into closed session for the purpose of Considering Material Exempt from Disclosure as is permitted in the Open Meetings Act. Section 8(1)(h) - Considering material exempt from disclosure under another statute, which includes reviewing attorney-client privileged materials exempt from disclosure under FOIA Section 13(1)(g)". |
