October 7, 2024 at 6:30 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. Board Workshop Meeting Minutes October 2, 2024

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. 8th grade Orchestra and Choir trip

IV.B. High School Update

IV.C. National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, IN - October 22-26, 2024

V. STAFFING

V.A. New Hire

V.A.1. Nicole Roberts - Building SSP at Gateway North Elementary

V.A.2. Tanya Klont - Eureka Elementary Principal

V.B. Resignation

V.B.1. Doug Bisel - Custodian at High School

V.C. Retirement

V.C.1. Amy Dow - Teacher Gateway North Elementary

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.A. Board Policy Updates

VI.A.1. Adding a Sport Policy

VI.A.2. 2203 Authority to Establish Curriculum

VI.A.3. 2302 Board Code of Ethics

VI.A.4. 2303 Violation of Board Code of Ethics

VI.A.5. 2405 Board Officers-SD

VI.A.6. 2501 Meetings-SD

VI.A.7. 2504 Public Participation at Board Meetings

VI.A.8. 3102 Smoking Tobacco Products Drugs and Alcohol

VI.A.9. 3104 School Cameras and Monitoring

VI.A.10. 3105 Visitors and Volunteers

VI.A.11. 3106-F Booster Clubs, PTO's, and Other Support Groups

VI.A.12. 3109 Curricular Animals

VI.A.13. 3115 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation (including Title IX and Elliott-Larsen Civil Right Act)

VI.A.14. 3115A Definitions for 3115 Series

VI.A.15. 3115B Designation of Coordinators

VI.A.16. 3115C Supportive Measures

VI.A.17. 3115E Grievance Procedure and Remedies

VI.A.18. 3115F Complaint Dismissal and Appeals

VI.A.19. 3115-F-2 Sample Notice of Nondiscrimination

VI.A.20. 3116 District Technology and Acceptable Use

VI.A.21. 3119 Experimental or Pilot Programs

VI.A.22. 3120 Head Start COVID-19 Mitigation

VI.A.23. 3201A Financial Management for Federal Awards

VI.A.24. 3208 Surety Bonds of District Officials

VI.A.25. 3301 Purchasing and Procurement

VI.A.26. 3303 Gifts and Donations

VI.A.27. 3303-F Gifts and Donations Form

VI.A.28. 3307 Construction Administration

VI.A.29. 3408 Firearms and Weapons

VI.A.30. 3410 Opioid Antagonist

VI.A.31. 3501-AG Michigan FOIA Procedures and Guidelines

VI.A.32. 4105 Disability and Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

VI.A.33. 4105A Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants

VI.A.34. 4106 Family and Medical Leave Act

VI.A.35. 4109 Break Time for Nursing Mothers

VI.A.36. 4202 CPS and APS Reporting and Student Safety and Welfare

VI.A.37. 4205 - AG - 1 Criminal Justice Information Security

VI.A.38. 4206 Employment Contracts-SD

VI.A.39. 4209 Abortion Referrals and Assistance

VI.A.40. 4213 Anti-Nepotism

VI.A.41. 4216 Personal Communication Devices

VI.A.42. 4229 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

VI.A.43. 4405 Reduction in Force and Recall

VI.A.44. 4408 Termination

VI.A.45. 4409 Non-Renewal

VI.A.46. 5101 Student Expression

VI.A.47. 5104 Age of Majority

VI.A.48. 5201 Investigations Arrests and Other Law Enforcement Contact

VI.A.49. 5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices

VI.A.50. 5210 GPS Tracking Device with Audio Surveillance Capabilities

VI.A.51. 5301 Compulsory Attendance, Absenteeism, and Truancy

VI.A.52. 5302 Enrollment in Kindergarten

VI.A.53. 5304 Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance

VI.A.54. 5307 Homeless Students

VI.A.55. 5308 Protection of Pupil Rights

VI.A.56. 5309 Student Records and Directory Information

VI.A.57. 5401 Parent Involvement in Education

VI.A.58. 5405 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

VI.A.59. 5407 Instructional Program and Curriculum Development

VI.A.60. 5410 Commencement

VI.A.61. 5412 Class Rank

VI.A.62. 5414 Completion Certificates

VI.A.63. 5417 Homework

VI.A.64. 5418 Grades

VI.A.65. 5420 Sex Education

VI.A.66. 5421 Work - Based Learning Experience

VI.A.67. 5502 Student Government

VI.A.68. 5509 Public Appearances of School Groups

VI.A.69. 5707 School Wellness Policy

VI.A.70. 5709 Lice Nits and Bed Bugs

VI.A.71. 5710 Student Suicide Prevention

VI.A.72. 5711 Toilet Training

VI.A.73. 5714 Threat Assessment and Response

VI.A.74. 5715 Student Oral Health Assessment

VI.A.75. 5806 Recording of District Meetings

VI.B. Briggs District Library - Re-appointment of Rebecca Daman

VI.C. 2024 MASB Delegate Assembly Certification and Delegates

VI.D. District Steering Committee Update

VI.E. Joint Special Board Meeting with City Commissioners - January 13, 2025

VII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

VII.A. Business Office Approval

VII.A.1. Accounts Payable for September 2024

VII.B. New Hire Approval

VII.B.1. Nicole Roberts - Building SSP at Gateway North Elementary

VII.B.2. Tanya Klont - Eureka Elementary Principal

VII.C. Resignation Approval

VII.C.1. Doug Bisel - Custodian at High School

VII.D. Retirement Approval

VII.D.1. Amy Dow - Teacher Gateway North Elementary

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. Briggs District Library - Re-appointment of Rebecca Daman Approval

VIII.B. St. Johns High School Orchestra 2026 Trip Approval

VIII.C. Thrun Law Firm E-Blast - Insulin Litigation Approval

VIII.D. 2024 MASB Delegate Assembly Certification and Delegates Approval

VIII.E. Superintendent Contract Approval

VIII.F. National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, IN - October 22-26, 2024

IX. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

IX.A. Superintendent and Executive Directors' 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