February 18, 2026 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) Career and Technical Education

I.C.2) Adult Education

I.D. Audience Participation

I.E. Action Items

I.E.1) Consent Agenda

I.E.1)a. 1/15/2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

I.E.1)b. 2/4/2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes

I.E.1)c. Personnel Report

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

I.E.2) Out of State Travel Requests

I.E.2)a. National ASL and English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education 2026 Summit: Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, is requesting Board approval for the Director of Early Childhood and two of her staff to attend the National ASL and English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education 2026 Summit in San Diego, CA on April 17-19, 2026.
All costs would be paid for out of the LEAD-K grant.

I.E.2)b. ASU + GSV Summit: The Assistant Superintendent, Nate Leale, is requesting Board approval for Innovation and Programs Consultant, Sarah Felsing, to attend the 2026 ASU + GSV Summit in San Diego, California, from April 11–15, 2026. Eaton RESA would be responsible for the registration, flight, hotel, and travel expenses. The conference will provide education leaders from all over the United States with strategies for meeting new challenges associated with technology and instructional reforms.

I.E.3) Amend Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) Educator on Loan Agreement: The Superintendent is requesting Board approval to amend the current agreement with the MAISA Literacy Leader Network to include one additional FTE, at no cost to Eaton RESA. Melissa Usiak will be employed by Eaton RESA and will collaborate with school and district leaders across the state who are participating in MAISA’s Literacy Leader Network. Eaton RESA will be reimbursed 100 percent for all costs associated with the position, including salary, pension contributions, benefits, and FICA.
In addition, Eaton RESA will receive indirect funding to offset the costs associated with hosting the position. 

I.E.4) Superintendent Evaluation: Based on the self-evaluation and evidence provided by the Superintendent to the Board and the Board's completion of the Superintendent's annual evaluation on February 4, 2026, the Board has reached consensus on an overall annual performance rating of Effective for Dr. Sean Williams. As of July 1, 2024, Effective is the highest rating allowed under MCL 380.1249b

I.E.5) 026-2027 Administrative and Non-Affiliated/Non-Administrative Salary Schedule: The superintendent is requesting approval of the 2026-2027 Non-Affiliated/Non-Administrative Salary Schedules as presented. The schedule also satisfies the new ORS salary schedule guidance for non-affiliated groups.

I.E.6) 2025-26 Budget Revisions: Tina Monroe, the Executive Director of Finance and Operations, is requesting the Board to approve budget revisions for the General Fund, Special Ed Fund, and the Career & Technical Education Fund.

I.E.7) Public Relations and Communications Service Agreement: The Superintendent is requesting authorization from the Board to execute a Communications Agreement with Ingham ISD for 2026-27 to 2029-30 for the amount of $75,850 for year one of the agreement, with a 3% increase each subsequent year.

I.E.8) Approval and Acceptance of Lansing Community College Foundation: Ben Bever, CTE Director/Principal, is requesting that the Eaton RESA Board of Education approve and accept a donation of $2,000 dollars from the Lansing Community College Foundation to support students attending Skills USA and HOSA competitions.

I.E.9) Increase in FTE for Occupational Therapist: Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, is requesting that the Eaton RESA Board of Education approve a .1 FTE increase for an Occupational Therapist due to an increase in needs at Grand Ledge Public Schools. The total cost is $9,102.00 and the term of the agreement is August 18, 2025, through June 13, 2026.

I.E.10) AMN Healthcare, Inc. Contract Amendment for School Social Work Services for the 2025–26 School Year: Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, is requesting that the Board authorize the Superintendent to approve the amendment of a contract with AMN Healthcare for a 1.0 FTE School Social Worker to provide additional coverage following a recent vacancy/resignation at another contracted agency. The original contract was approved to cover two upcoming staff leaves, and this amendment ensures continuity of services. The cost will be $82,000.00 for the 2025–26 school year and the term is from November 3, 2025, through June 2, 2026. 

I.F. Information Items

I.F.1) Special recognition for Mr. Jack Temsey who completed the MASB Finance Specialty Certification.

I.G. Board Member Reports & Requests

I.H. Correspondence

I.H.1) Upcoming Events

I.H.1)a. Eaton RESA Regular Board Meeting, March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Eaton RESA

I.I. Adjournment