April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call Meeting to Order and Roll

3. Consent Agenda

3.A. Approval of Agenda

3.B. Approval of proposed minutes from 3.11.26 Regular Board Meeting

3.C. Approval of Accounts Payable Report

4. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest -- Any Board Member having an(any) anticipated or possible Conflict(s) of Interest, as defined in Board Policy #2301--Conflict of Interest, on a(any) matter(s) under consideration at this meeting shall disclose that(those) situation(s) during this portion of the meeting.

5. Public Communication
This portion of the agenda is for persons to address the Board.  Each individual will have three (3) minutes to provide Agenda- and/or Non-Agenda-Related Comments to the Board.  The Board values these communications, but Public Comment is not a form of exchange or dialogue.  Please note the Board may not respond during the meeting, but questions and concerns will be addressed individually as soon as possible. 

To ensure due process and respect of individual rights, the District maintains a formal process for handling complaints against individuals.  A problem involving an individual or specific incident is best handled through administrative channels.

Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor. 

6. Board, Committee or Student Representatives' Report

6.A. Student Representatives' Report

7. Superintendent's Report and Correspondence

7.A. Personnel Report

7.B. Finance Report

7.C. MAPS Leadership Team Reports

7.C.1. Mr. Howard Vaas will provide a brief update on the forthcoming proposed budget.

7.D. Overnight/Extended Student Trip(s) 

7.D.1. MHS Science Olympiad has qualified to compete at the State competition on April 24 & 25, 2026.  They will be competing at MSU in East Lansing.

8. Business/Action Items

8.A. Consider a resolution to raise the business credit card limit to $20,000.

8.B. Consider a motion to approve change to Manistee Early Childhood Center-Fund Raising Checking Account signatories from Ms. Julia Radditz to Mr. Andrew Huber through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

8.C. Consider hiring Ms. Christine Slawinski for a teaching position through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

9. Announcements

9.A. Attached are the thank you's sent to me from staff re: 27L compensation disbursement.

10. Adjournment