January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Superintendent, Chris Ming
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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II. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
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II.A. Election of Officers
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1. Motion by__________ to nominate ____________ as Board President for a period of one year.
At this time, we would like to open the floor for any additional nominations. Are there any further nominations? There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board President are closed. Motion needed I move the Board of Education appoint __________as Board President for a period of one year. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 2. Motion by__________ to nominate ________________ as Board Vice-President for a period of one year. At this time, we would like to open the floor for any additional nominations. Are there any further nominations? There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Vice-President are closed. Motion needed I move the Board of Education appoint __________as Board Vice-President for a period of one year. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 3. Motion by__________ to nominate ______________ as Board Secretary for a period of one year. At this time, we would like to open the floor for any additional nominations. Are there any further nominations? There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Secretary are closed. Motion needed I move the Board of Education appoint __________ as Board Secretary for a period of one year. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 4. Motion by__________ to nominate _________________ as Board Treasurer for a period of one year. At this time, we would like to open the floor for any additional nominations. Are there any further nominations? There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Treasurer are closed. Motion needed I move the Board of Education to appoint __________ as Board Treasurer for a period of one year. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 5. Motion by__________ to nominate ______________ as Board Secretary/Treasurer Pro-Tem for a period of one year. At this time, we would like to open the floor for any additional nominations. Are there any further nominations? There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Secretary/Treasurer Pro-Tem are closed. Motion needed I move the Board of Education appoint __________ as Secretary/Treasurer Pro-Tem for a period of one year. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.B. Election of Board of Education Spokesperson
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Motion by ____________ to nominate ____________ as Board Spokesperson for a period of one year.
Motion needed I move the Board of Education appoint Christopher Ming as Board Spokesperson for a period of one year. Motion by ____________ Supported by ___________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.C. Depository for School Funds
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to use Horizon Bank as the institution for depository of school funds. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.D. Check Signatures Authorization
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to authorize the following signatures for General Fund, Debt Retirement, and Payroll Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, and Board Treasurer. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.E. Food Service Account
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to authorize the following signatures for the Food Service Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, and Board Treasurer. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.F. High School Activity Account
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to authorize the following signatures for the High School Activity Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, Clinton Miller, and Board Treasurer. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.G. Elementary Activity Account
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to authorize the following signatures for the Elementary Activity Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, Clinton Miller, and Board Treasurer. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.H. Designation of Persons for Posting Public Notices of Meetings
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to appoint Christopher Ming and Penny Freehling as the person to post notices of Board of Education meetings. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.I. Board of Education Organizational Memberships
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to approve Au Gres-Sims School District Board of Education membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards for 2026. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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II.J. Retainer Contracts
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II.J.1. Thrun Law Firm, Attorneys at Law
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to retain the services of the Thrun Law Firm as school district attorneys for 2026. Motion by__________ Supported by__________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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III. AGENDA APPROVAL
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented (amended) Motion by____________ Supported by ____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
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IV.A. School Board Recognition Month
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Board Goals for 2025-26:
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V.B. Committee Reports:
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V.B.1. School Based Health Clinic Planning Committee
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V.B.2. Public Relations Committee
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V.B.3. Building and Site Committee
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V.C. Secretary
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V.D. Legislative Update
Presenter:
Superintendent, Chris Ming
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
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VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
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VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts
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Treasurer's Financial Report/Superintendent's Report of Internal Accounts:
General Fund - $ 1,544,818.89 Capital Projects - $ 212,976.05 Payroll Account - $ 423.99 Food Service Fund - $ 19,266.50 Scholarships - $ 7,324.88 Student Activity - $ 85,078.64 Capital Projects Bond 2018 - $ 24,426.95 2018 Debt Retirement Fund - $ 398,739.18 |
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VI.C. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
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General Fund Expenditures: |
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VI.D. APPROVAL
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by____________ Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
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VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VIII.A. Superintendent's Report
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VIII.A.1. Capital Projects Update
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VIII.B. Business Services Director's Update
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VIII.C. Instructional Services Director's Update
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VIII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
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VIII.D.1. Annual Education Reports (AER)
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VIII.E. Dean of Student's Update
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VIII.F. Maintenance Director's Update
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VIII.G. Food Service Director's Update
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VIII.H. Athletic Director's Update
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VIII.I. Items from the Board
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IX. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING
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Student #2526-1
Attached is information regarding a student disciplinary issue. The parents may request we go into closed session to conduct the disciplinary hearing. Please be reminded, no student names are to be shared in public. You will find two suggested motions that may be used after discussion of the issue, or the board may formulate their own. The first suggested motion is recommending expulsion with credit for time served; the second motion is recommending no expulsion with credit for time served on a long-term suspension. Mr. Ming will explain further at the meeting. A. Motion Needed I move the Board of Education go into closed session at 0:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a student disciplinary hearing. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore _____ Scott Brown _____ Matt Dewyer _____ Laura Storey _____ Tanya Suszko _____ Allison Wiltse _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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X.A. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION (STUDENT #2526-1)
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B. 1. Motion Needed:
I move the Board of Education expel a secondary student, #2526-1, from attending the Au Gres-Sims School District per Policy 5610.01 and the 2025-26 Student Handbook up to 180 days, with credit for time served, effective immediately. The student must petition the Board for approval before being allowed to be readmitted. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore _____ Scott Brown _____ Matt Dewyer _____ Laura Storey _____ Tanya Suszko _____ Allison Wiltse _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ OR B. 2. Motion Needed: I move the Board of Education not expel a secondary student, #2526-1, from attending the Au Gres-Sims School District per Policy 5610.01 and the 2025-26 Student Handbook; and having already served a multiple day suspension, be reinstated immediately with the understanding that any future disciplinary incidents may result in an expulsion up to 180 days. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore _____ Scott Brown _____ Matt Dewyer _____ Laura Storey _____ Tanya Suszko _____ Allison Wiltse _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X.B. Acceptance of Bid for Concrete Pads
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to accept the bid from Specialty Concrete in the amount of $26,896.54 to install concrete pads for new home and away bleachers as presented, effective immediately. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
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XI. LOOKING AHEAD
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XI.A. Capital Projects Voter Initiative
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m. Motion by____________ Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Scott Brown ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Laura Storey ____ Tanya Suszko ____ Allison Wiltse ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |