April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. REGULAR BUSINESS

I.A. Call to Order

I.A.1) Pledge of Allegiance

I.A.2) Roll Call

I.B. Approval of Agenda

I.C. Presentations

I.C.1) Meadowview School Presentation: Presentation by Sarah Parker and Paige Rife, Directors of Meadowview School, to share updates and highlights about Meadowview School Program

I.C.2) 2025-2026 Eaton RESA Proposed Budgets: Tina Monroe, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, and Dr. Sean Williams, Superintendent, will provide the Board with information on the proposed 2025-2026 budgets for general education, vocational education and special education that will be shared with local districts to pass needed Board resolutions by June 1, 2025.

I.D. Audience Participation

I.E. Action Items

I.E.1) Consent Agenda

I.E.1)a. 3.19.25 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

I.E.1)b. Personnel Report

I.E.1)c. Board Bills and Disbursement Report

I.E.2) Addition of School Psychologist Intern: Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, is requesting board approval for an increase of one (1) School Psychologist intern position. An opportunity to partner with MSU for School Psychologist Interns has become available. Currently, there are 2 board approved positions. Internships have helped with the recruitment of School Psychologists and would provie additional support to our local districts. The position would be posted to fill for the 2025-26 school year and continuing every school year after with a rate of $35.04/hour, up to 35 hours per week.  

I.E.3) Instructional Coordinator Position of Adult Education: Heather Algrim, Director of Adult Education, is requesting board approval to increase the Adult Education program's FTE through the addition of one full time Instructional Coordinator position, to be funded using Section 107/WIOA funds. Under the direct supervision of the Adult Education Director, the Instructional Coach will play a critical role in supporting both student and educator success by managing learning system accounts, onboarding and training staff, analyzing assessments for student placement, coordinating tutoring and individualized learning plans, monitoring student progress, and leading professional development. The term of agreement would be Full Time-210 days and based on NONA salary and steps. 

I.E.4) Public Relations/Communications Service Agreement: Sean Williams, Superintendent, is requesting authorization from the Board to execute an extension for 1 additional year included within the current Communications Agreement for the 2025-26 for the amount of $95,175. 

I.F. Information Items

I.F.1) 2024-25 Annual Review of Probationary Teachers: Based on Board policy and MCL 38.83 and 380.1249, the Superintendent is providing the Board with a written summary and review of the status of each probationary teacher currently employed by the district. Given the performance of the probationary teachers listed during 2024-25, the following three teachers will continue in probationary status for 2025-26: Gina Ried, Emily Guetschow and Carrie Strong. One teacher, Elizabeth Buchhop-Siler, has successfully completed her probationary period and gained tenure status.

I.F.2) 2025-2026 Eaton RESA Proposed Budgets: Based on statutory requirements, Eaton RESA must provide its proposed general education and vocational education budgets to local district Boards of Education annually for review and a resolution either to approve or disapprove each of these Eaton RESA budgets. Tina Monroe, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, and Dr. Sean Williams, Superintendent, will provide the Board with information on the proposed 2025-2026 budgets for general education, vocational education and special education that will be shared with local districts to pass needed Board resolutions by June 1, 2025. 

I.F.3) Multi-year Budget Projection: Following last month's adoption of the 2024-25 Budget Revision and preceding the initial budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year, this extended budget forecast will provide a broad overview of the district's financial outlook. 

I.G. Board Member Reports & Requests

I.H. Correspondence

I.H.1) Upcoming Events

I.H.1)a. CPC 50th Celebration, April 24th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., Lansing Community College - West Campus

I.H.1)b. Eaton CASBA Meeting, April 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Lansing Community College-West Campus

I.H.1)c. Regular Board Meeting, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Eaton RESA

I.I. Adjournment