August 20, 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) CRTEC Presentation: Ben Bever and Marcee Theisen, CPC Director/Principals, are requesting to update the BOE with a presentation on CRTEC.

I.D. Audience Participation

I.E. Action Items

I.E.1) Consent Agenda

I.E.1)a. 07.16.2025 Organizational and Regular Board Meeting Minutes

I.E.1)b. Personnel Report

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

I.E.2) Travel Requests: 

I.E.2)a. International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Stakeholders Meeting: Kim Thalison, Director of School Wellness & Prevention, is requesting board approval to attend the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Stakeholders Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Kim is the vice-chairperson for the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBPA) and has been invited to attend due to her leadership on the Board. All expenses will be reimbursed by MCBAP. 

I.E.2)b. National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Conference: Kim Thalison, Director of School Wellness and Prevention, is requesting board approval for Richada Brown to attend the National Association of Education and Homeless Children & Youth conference in Dallas, TX. The estimated costs are $3,241, paid for with grant funding. The purpose of the conference is to align best practice procedures, outreach, and identification of youth experiencing homelessness. 

I.E.2)c. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference: Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, is requesting Board approval for  Christy Lobdell, ERESA Assistive Technology/Instructional Technology Consultant, and Makenzi Farmer, ERESA Augmentative & Alternative Communication Consultant, to attend the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in Orlando, Florida from January 29, 2026, to January 31, 2026. This conference will provide both of our consultants a learning opportunity to deepen knowledge, skills, and network with leaders in the field of Assistive Technology. This will allow both consultants to bring back best practices to share with our local districts in service to students. There are conference funds budgeted to cover these costs at a maximum of $4,774 for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. 

I.E.2)d. Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) Regional Leadership Forum: Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, is requesting Board approval to participate in the Michigan EPFP Regional Leadership Forum. The Michigan EPFP is a leadership development program providing ten months of training to mid-career professionals involved in policymaking for education and human services to gain knowledge and information on policy design and implementation at the local, state, and national levels. The program participants will engage in a variety of on-site learning opportunities. The capstone experience is participation in two national conferences. The first national conference is being held October 9-10, 2025, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with tours of the Gettysburg battleground and U.S. War College and the second will be held in Washington D.C. Board approval has been requested for Amber Baker, Related Services & Potterville Public Schools Director, to participate in the EPFP Regional Leadership Forum Program through Michigan State University.

I.E.3) MASB Delegate Assembly Designation: The Michigan Association of School Board’s 2025 Delegate Assembly will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Michigan, on October 23, 2025. The Eaton RESA Board needs to identify board members to offer motions and vote on issues during the Delegate Assembly. The Superintendent is recommending that the Board identify a delegate and an alternate to represent the Eaton RESA Board of Education based on members who are planning to participate in the upcoming MASB Conference and Delegate Assembly. 

I.E.4) Michigan Association of School Board Training for Board Members: The Board will discuss options for members who wish to seek additional training and/or certifications.

I.E.5) Student/Parent Handbook and Great Start Readiness Program Handbook Approval: The Superintendent is requesting that the Board approve the 2025-2026 Meadowview, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), and Adult Ed Student/Parent Handbook.

I.E.6) Increase Custodian from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE: The District currently rents four classrooms at Eaton Rapids Public Schools’ Union Street building. Custodial services are included in the lease and are provided by Eaton Rapids Public
Schools. The District will be responsible for custodial services when ownership of the building transfers to Eaton RESA. We are requesting to increase the 0.5 FTE part-time custodian position to a 1.0 FTE full-time position.

I.E.7) 2025-26 CTE Program Agreement with Crosswinds Aviation: Vlad Lebedintsev, Assistant Superintendent for Career & Technical Education, is requesting that the Board authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement with Crosswinds Aviation for the Aviation program for the 2025-26 school year in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

I.E.8) 2025-26 CTE Program Agreement with Davenport University: Vlad Lebedintsev, Assistant Superintendent for Career & Technical Education, is requesting that the Board authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement with Davenport University for the Business Academy, Certified Medical Clinical Assistant Academy, Game Design and Programming Academy programs for the 2025-26 school year in an amount not to exceed $208,285.

I.E.9) 2025-26 CTE Program Agreement with The University of Olivet and Farm Bureau Insurance: Vlad Lebedintsev, Assistant Superintendent for Career & Technical Education, is requesting that the Board authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement with The University of Olivet and Farm Bureau Insurance for the Insurance and Risk Management program for the 2025-26 school year in an amount not to exceed $36,000.

I.F. Information Items

I.F.1) Eaton RESA Strategic Plan Update: The superintendent will provide an update on the planning and development of the new Eaton RESA strategic plan.

I.G. Board Member Reports & Requests

I.H. Correspondence

I.H.1) Upcoming Events

I.H.1)a. Regular Board Meeting, September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Eaton RESA

I.H.1)b. Regular Board Meeting, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Eaton RESA

I.I. Adjournment