October 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM - October 7, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                                Trustee Martha McGuire
Vice-President Derek Morton                         Trustee Scott Moore
Secretary Sherry Steffen                                Trustee Tara Kribs
Treasurer Darryl Antcliff                                          
           
Central Staff:                                                             
Superintendent Bryan McKenna                                 
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron     
Director of Finance Laurie McCann 

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

SPECIAL PRESENTATION - PRINCIPAL REPORT

• Angie Nichols - Lakeland Elementary
• Josh Haggerty - Cherryland Middle School
• Jack Young - Elk Rapids High School/Sunrise Academy

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations:  Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item. 

CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• September 25, 2024 - Special Board Meeting Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILLS

• General Fund - $441,148.83
• 2023 Bond - $17,904.68

PERSONNEL
33-24 APPROVAL OF THE RESIGNATION OF JANE BRUSO AS A TECH COACH FOR MILL CREEK ACADEMY
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Jane Bruso as a Tech Coach for Mill Creek Academy be approved as of October 1, 2024.

34-24 APPROVAL OF THE RESIGNATION OF RILEY VOLKER AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Riley Volker as a paraprofessional at Mill Creek Academy's Early Childhood program be approved as of September 23, 2024.

DONATIONS

ACTION ITEMS    

35-24 APPROVAL OF THE RESIGNATION OF DEREK MORTON AS A BOARD MEMBER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Derek Morton, as a Board Member, be approved effective October 2, 2024.

36-24 APPROVAL OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICER - VICE PRESIDENT
RESOLVED: That the nomination and election of Vice President for Elk Rapids School Board of Education be approved.

37-24 APPROVAL OF CMS MYIG OVERNIGHT TRIP
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School Michigan Youth in Government overnight trip to Lansing, MI be approved for November 24 through November 26, 2024.

38-24 APPROVAL OF CMS/ERHS BAND OVERNIGHT TRIP
RESOLVED: That the Cherryland Middle School/Elk Rapids High School, grades 8-12, specifically, overnight trip to Orlando, FL be approved for November 20 through November 25, 2025.

39-24 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUMMER TAX RESOLUTION
RESOLVED: That the annual summer tax collection resolution as provided by Thrun Law Firm, to continue to authorize the collection of summer taxes for the school district, be approved.

40-24 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED REVISED BUDGET FOR 2024-25
RESOLVED: That the proposed revised 2024-25 budget be approved as presented by the Director of Finance.

41-24 APPROVAL OF SEX EDUCATION COMMITTEE/WELLNESS COMMITTEE
RESOLVED: That the sex education/wellness committees be approved as presented.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations:  Same as above.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

• Student/Staff Spotlight Discussion
• Superintendent Evaluation Tool

CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
None.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Strategic Plan Update
• Safety - Professional Development Plan

BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS

• October 8, 2024 - 1-Hour Delayed Start for Students
• October 14, 2024 - No School for Students, Indigenous People's Day, PD for Staff
• November 4, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 

ADJOURNMENT