October 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. GENERAL FUNCTIONS

I.A. Call To Order

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

I.C. Roll Call

I.D. Agenda Review and Approval

II. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

II.A. September 25, 2023 Board Workshop Minutes

II.B. October 4, 2023 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

A comment card must be completed and submitted prior to the start of the meeting if you would like to address the Board of Education during Public Comment. 

Participants may speak only once on a topic.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minutes duration.

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.

IV. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

IV.A. 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Audit Report

Jordan Smith, of Maner Costerisan, P.C., will provide the Board of Education with the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit report for St. Johns Public Schools. A copy of the report is included in the board packet. Acceptance of the report will be an action item on tonight's agenda.

IV.B. Financial Update

IV.C. Building Update - High School

IV.D. 2023-2024 Return to Learn and Continuity of Services Plan

IV.E. Camera Replacement Recommendations 

IV.F. Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) Information

V. STAFFING

V.A. New Hires

V.A.1. Elizabeth Schneider (Cole) - Building SSP at Gateway North Elementary

V.A.2. Sheila Paseka - Building SSP at Riley Elementary

V.A.3. Kelley Kratzer - Media Center SSP at Riley Elementary

V.A.4. Heather Reed - Program Director at Adventure Club and Little Wings

V.A.5. Brian Fry - Custodian

V.B. Resignations

V.B.1. Jeremy Worsley - SSP at the Middle School

V.B.2. Ondrea Rademacher - Childcare Worker

V.B.3. Joseph Corr - Riley Elementary Principal

V.B.4. Kelly Corbett - Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.A. Board Policy Updates

VI.A.1. Policy 2303 Violation of Board Code of Ethics

VI.A.2. Policy 2306 Board Member Compensation

VI.A.3. Policy 2405 Board Officers

VI.A.4. Policy 2501 Meetings

VI.A.5. Policy 2501A Electronic Board of Education Meetings

VI.A.6. Policy 2506 Organizational Meetings

VI.A.7. Policy 3118 Title IX Sexual Harassment

VI.A.8. Policy 3301A Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds

VI.A.9. Policy 3303 Gifts and Donations

VI.A.10. Policy 3308 Distribution of Printed Material and Advertising in School

VI.A.11. Policy 3405 Bloodborne Pathogens

VI.A.12. Policy 3407 Asbestos Management

VI.A.13. Policy 3408 Firearms and Weapons

VI.A.14. Policy 4101 Non-Discrimination

VI.A.15. Policy 4102 Anti-Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment

VI.A.16. Policy 4103 Whistleblowers' Protection

VI.A.17. Policy 4104 Employment Complaint Procedure

VI.A.18. Policy 4105 Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants Under State and Federal Law

VI.A.19. Policy 4216 Personal Communication Devices

VI.A.20. Policy 4220 Use or Disposal of District Property

VI.A.21. Policy 4227 False Medicaid Claims

VI.A.22. Policy 4228 No Expectation of Privacy (NEW)

VI.A.23. Policy 4404 Performance Based Compensation for Teachers

VI.A.24. Policy 4504 Performance Based Compensation

VI.A.25. Policy 5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students

VI.A.26. Policy 5407 Instructional Program and Curriculum Development

VI.A.27. Policy 5411 Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement

VI.A.28. Policy 5419 Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention

VI.A.29. Policy 5510 Student-Initiated, Non-Curricular Clubs

VI.A.30. Policy 5707 School Wellness Policy

VI.A.31. Facility Usage Policy

VII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

VII.A. Business Office

VII.A.1. Accounts Payable for September 2023

VII.B. New Hire Approval

VII.B.1. Elizabeth Schneider (Cole) - Building SSP at Gateway North Elementary

VII.B.2. Sheila Paseka - Building SSP at Riley Elementary

VII.B.3. Kelley Kratzer - Media Center SSP at Riley Elementary

VII.B.4. Heather Reed - Program Director at Adventure Club and Little Wings

VII.B.5. Brian Fry - Custodian

VII.C. Resignation Approval

VII.C.1. Jeremy Worsley - SSP at the Middle School

VII.C.2. Ondrea Rademacher - Childcare Worker

VII.C.3. Joseph Corr - Riley Elementary Principal

VII.C.4. Kelly Corbett - Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Audit Report Approval

VIII.B. Camera Replacement Approval

VIII.C. 2023 MASB Annual Leadership Conference and Delegate Assembly Certification and Delegates Approval

VIII.D. MASB Conference Registration - Basic School Finance and Advanced School Finance Approval

VIII.E. Briggs District Library Re-Appointment Approval

IX. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

IX.A. Superintendent's Report

IX.B. Student Representative's Report

X. PUBLIC AND BOARD COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Participants may speak only once on a topic.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minutes duration. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.

XI. ADJOURNMENT