August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Board Meeting
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I. Call To Order
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I.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.b. Opening Statement
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Welcome to the Union City Community Schools Board meeting. Our meeting agenda is available for you to follow. The expectation for our board meeting is to follow this agenda closely. We operate under the Open Meetings Act and utilize Roberts Rule of Order to govern our discussion and decision-making process. There is an opportunity for public comment during our set agenda. We welcome the public to express their opinions during this time of our agenda. If there are questions about the agenda or the board meeting process, please seek out one of the Board members for clarification.
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II. Addition or Deletion of Items to the Agenda
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III. Consent Agenda
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III.a. Approval of Minutes
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III.a.1. Regular Meeting 7/21/25
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IV. Correspondence
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V. Comments From the Audience on Agenda Items
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V.a. Public Comments Statement
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This is the section of the meeting in which the public may make comments or share their opinions about items on the agenda. We ask you to limit your comments to no longer than 5 minutes per person to allow others the opportunity to speak. This is an opportunity for the Board to listen to your concerns. It is not Board practice to act on the concerns voiced during this meeting to allow for the Board to do further research.
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VI. Action Items
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VI.a. Closed Session
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Board action is required to adjourn to closed session to hear a petition for reinstatement for a student per Section 8(b) of the Open Meetings Act.
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VI.b. Petition for Reinstatement
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Board action is required to approve a petition for reinstatement for a student.
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VI.c. Financials
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Board action is required to approve the financials for the month ending July 31, 2025.
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VI.d. Millage Levy Resolution
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Board action is required to approve the updated 2025 Tax Millage Rate Request Report to County Board of Commissioners (L-4029). This report requests levying the allowable portion of the 18.000 mills on non-homestead and non-qualified agricultural property (currently 17.3139 mills) on December 1, 2025; and, that on all district properties, an amount not to exceed the allowable portion of the 4.5 mills authorized by the voters for Sinking Fund Millages (currently 1.23 mills) on December 1, 2025; and that on all district properties, an amount not to exceed the allowable portion of the Debt (currently 2.59) on December 1, 2025.
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VI.e. Retirement
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Board action is required to accept the retirement of Chris Katz, Superintendent, effective August 31, 2025. Chris has been with UCCS for 40 years.
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VI.f. Retirement
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Board action is required to accept the retirement of Kelly AcMoody, Administrative Assistant, effective December 31, 2025. Kelly has been with UCCS for 30 years.
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VI.g. Purchase of Electric Buses
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Board action is required to approve the purchase of six electric buses from Hoekstra for the amount of $2,360,628. This is fully covered by a grant.
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VI.h. Group Contracts
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Board action is required to approve the group contracts for Food Service, Paraprofessional, and Secretarial for 2025-2026.
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VI.i. Individual Contracts
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Board action is required to approve the contracts for 2025-2026 as presented for the individuals listed below.
Amber Case, High School Principal Jamie Thomas, Middle School Principal Michael Bates, Elementary School Principal |
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VI.j. Salary Schedule
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Board action is required to approve the salary schedule as presented to meet the requirements of the Michigan Office of Retirement Services.
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VI.k. Superintendent Contract
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Board action is required to approve the superintendent contract for Patrick McKerr for August 30, 2025 - June 30, 2028 as presented.
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VI.l. Middle School Teacher Hiring
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A motion is required to hire Rachel Bowers for the position of Middle School ELA/Social Studies Teacher.
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VII. Discussion Items
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VII.a. Building Project
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VII.b. Board Workshop
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The board needs to set a date for a workshop to discuss the superintendent transition.
Successful Superintendent Transition: Strengthening the Superintendent-Board Relationship There has been a superintendent transition—now what? This workshop guides the governance team through the critical post-transition phase to ensure a successful partnership and sustained progress. Participants will explore strategies for building trust, aligning goals, fostering open communication and supporting the superintendent’s integration into the district. Through practical tools and collaborative discussions, board members will learn how to navigate challenges, maintain a strong governance team and lay the groundwork for long-term success. Ideal for boards aiming to strengthen their relationship with a new superintendent and drive positive outcomes for their district. |
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VIII. Information Items
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VIII.a. New Hires
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Renee Shaffer, High School Paraprofessional and Sideline and Competitive Cheer Coach; John Bain, MS Boys Basketball; Matt Payne, MS Boys Basketball.
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VIII.b. Resignation
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Lesli Wardell has resigned her position as middle school art teacher.
Randy Widener has resigned his position as high school teacher. |
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IX. Public Comment
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IX.a. Public Comments Statement
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This is the section of the meeting in which the public may make comments or share their opinions about Union City Community Schools. We ask you to limit your comments to no longer than 5 minutes per person to allow others the opportunity to speak. This is an opportunity for the Board to listen to your concerns. It is not Board practice to act on the concerns voiced during this meeting to allow for the Board to do further research.
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X. Board Roundtable
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XI. Adjournment
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This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda items five (V) and ten (X). If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact, Kelly AcMoody at 517-741-8091 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
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