May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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The May 11 meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by ____________ at _______ pm with the following persons present:
MEMBERS PRESENT: ___Jackie Bowen ___Rod Detweiler ___Tim Hall ___Jeff Houtz ___TJ Reed ___Tegan Stuby-Hekter ___Larry Walton STAFF PRESENT: ___Chad Brady ___Jane Rumsey ___Barb Lester ___Cathy Carpenter ___Dennis Kirby ___Shannon Schwandt ___Jill Peterson ___Meredith Spicer ___Brenda Heimstra ___Phillip Heasley (KRESA) VISITORS PRESENT: |
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2. Guest & Visitor Comments
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A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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3. Acceptance of Consent Agenda
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As a good practice, the board should accept the consent agenda for the evening's meeting, which includes minutes of the April 27 meeting and the April financial reports.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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4. Superintendent's Report
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District
Calendar - for a complete calendar, go to www.cpschools.org.
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5. New Staff - Henningsen (SP 1, 2)
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James M. Henningsen is being presented to fill the Jr/Sr High School Principal position. Matt has degrees from Michigan State and Arkansas State and has been a teacher in Sturgis since 2018. His resume and contract are attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the hire of James M. Henningsen as jr/sr high school principal. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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6. New Staff - Harter (SP 1,2,3)
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The Board is asked to approve hiring Heather Harter to fill the Spanish teacher vacancy. Matt Price has been serving as the online mentor for Spanish classes since we were unable to fill the vacancy last year. Heather is a graduate of Ball State University in Indiana and Middlebury College in Vermont. Her resume, cover letter, and data sheet are attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the hire of Heather Harter as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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7. Resignation - Cheer Coach (SP 1, 2, 3)
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Bart Schrader, Varsity Cheer Coach, has submitted the attached resignation letter. Bart coached in this position for six seasons.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education accept / not accept Bart Schrader's resignation as Varsity Cheer Coach. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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8. Canceled Instructional Time (SP 1,2)
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The District has had to cancel 11 days of instructional time due to weather conditions and/or power outages. Ten days have already been forgiven by the State of Michigan. With Board approval, we will request to retroactively count six hours of completed state-approved professional development time from August 12, 2025, as instructional time for the canceled day on April 28, 2026. This will allow us to fulfill the 180-day requirement.
Board action is necessary to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY__________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve / not approve using six hours of completed state-approved professional development time on August 12, 2025, as instructional time for the 2025-26 school year. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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9. Chartwell's Contract Approval (SP 1)
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After completing the required renewal, the district has received approval from the Michigan Department of Education to renew its food service contract with Chartwells for 2026-27, pending BOE approval. The approval letter is attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ____________________________; SECONDED BY __________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the food service contract with Chartwells for the 2026-27 school year. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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10. 2026-27 ISD Budget (SP 3)
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The 2026-27 ISD general fund budget (attached) is presented to the board. Two resolutions are also attached: one to approve the budget and one to not approve it.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ________________________; SECONDED BY _____________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the proposed 2026-27 St. Joseph County ISD general fund budget. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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11. Guest & Visitor Comments
Description:
A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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12. Closed Session (SP 1, 2, 3, 4)
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The Superintendent requests a closed session under MCL 15.268 (h) to consider attorney-client privileged communication.
Board action is required to meet in closed session. MOTION BY ____________________; SECONDED BY ____________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education go into closed session under the Open Meetings Act, 15.268, Section 8 (h) to consider attorney-client privileged communication. ROLL CALL: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED The BOE went into closed session at ___________pm with these persons present: The BOE returned to open session at __________ pm with these persons present: |
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13. Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned at __________pm by ___________________.
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