May 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Andrew Phelps and Jayme Taylor
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WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT (2 Min)
Description:
Welcome to this regular meeting of the Okemos Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the business of the school board.
There are two opportunities for public comment: Citizens who wish to address agenda or non-agenda items will have an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting, as well as near the end of the meeting. In-person individuals who wish to address the board must complete a blue form, located with the agendas near the room entrance, and present it to the board’s secretary prior to the start of the agenda item. Virtual participants must submit their name and address in a message through the chat box located in Zoom’s meeting controls prior to the start of the agenda item. At the appropriate point in the agenda, the board president will call upon individuals who have submitted a blue card or chat message and that individual’s microphone will be un-muted for their comments. |
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PRESENTATION: Spring Assessment Data & MTSS In Action
Description:
Assistant Superintendent Stacy Bailey will present the spring benchmark assessment data; while elementary principals provide examples of MTSS in action at the elementary level.
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PRESENTATION: Special Education Funding
Description:
Superintendent Hood and Finance Director Lentz will present information regarding special education funding.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: 24-25 Budget Development
Description:
The board will continue its discussion regarding the development of the 2024-2024 budget.
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CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding items of interest that that may or may not be part of the evening’s agenda. Citizens are required to limit comments to three minutes, except when this requirement is waived by the board president during the meeting. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment and input; however, the board meeting format is designed to facilitate the evening’s agenda and, therefore, restricts board members from engaging in conversation with speakers or immediately responding to questions. Questions and concerns may be addressed by the board later in the agenda and may be assigned for follow-up by the board or superintendent at a later date.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (5 Min)
Description:
The high school student representative will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
Description:
The superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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The board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
Individual board members may highlight other events and issues of interest and request follow-up on other matters of concern. |
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ACTION ITEMS
Description:
Within Action Items, there is a Consent Agenda to expedite the business of the board which groups a number of items together to be dealt with by one action of the board. However, items in the consent agenda may be extracted by individual board member request for further discussion or clarification.
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CONSENT AGENDA (5 Min)
Description:
In an effort to expedite the business of the board of education, but in no way meant to diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been developed.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve items 1 through 3 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.
Item 1: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2024;
Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 6, 2024; and
Item 3: Acknowledge receipt of the March financial statement and approve payment of bills for March.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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Board Policy First Reading
Description:
The board's policy committee has been engaged in the implementation process of Thrun's board policies. The committee is submitting several policies that have been reviewed and/or revised:
2303 Violation of Board Code of Ethics 3110 Data Breach Response 3116 District Technology and Acceptable Use 3119 Experimental or Pilot Programs 3205 Disbursements 3301 Purchasing and Procurement 3301A Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds 3302 Acquisition of Real Property 3306 Construction Bidding 3307 Construction Administration 3309 Bus Inspections 3405 Bloodborne Pathogens 3407 Asbestos Management 3408 Firearms and Weapons 4109 Break Time for Nursing Mothers 4112 Extracurricular Employees or Volunteers 4202 Children’s Protective Services (CPS) Reporting and Student Safety and Welfare 4205 Hiring and Background Checks 4209 Prohibition Against Abortion Referrals and Assistance 4214 Outside Activities and Employment 4215 District Technology and Acceptable Use Policy 4216 Personal Communication Devices 4217 Social Media 4218 Employee Dress and Appearance 4219 Attendance 4220 Use or Disposal of District Property 4221 Employee Speech 4222 Unauthorized Work Stoppage and Strikes 4224 Personnel Files and Payroll Information 4225 Temporary Remote Work 4301 Definition 4302 Minimum Wage and Overtime 4303 Compensatory Time 4304 Employee Timekeeping Responsibilities 4307 Performance Evaluation 4308 Reduction and Recall of Non-Exempt Staff 4401 Definition 4406 Professional Improvement Sabbaticals 4501 Definition 4502 Assignment and Transfer 4506 Discipline 4507 Termination 4508 Administrator Non-Renewal 4601 General 4602 Hiring 4604 Absence/Incapacity 4605 Gifts and Donations 4607 Non-Renewal 5101 Student Expression 5104 Age of Majority 5203 Hazing 5204 Student Appearance and Dress Code 5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices 5213 Personal Protection Orders Against Students 5304 Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance 5306 International Students 5404 Free Textbooks, Materials, and Charging of Fees and Fines 5405 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy The committee is recommending a July 1st effective date for these policies. Policies given first reading by the board are posted on the district website for thirty days for public review. Policies not given first reading are returned to the committee for further review and editing.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt first reading of board policies: 2303 Violation of Board Code of Ethics
3110 Data Breach Response
3116 District Technology and Acceptable Use
3119 Experimental or Pilot Programs
3205 Disbursements
3301 Purchasing and Procurement
3301A Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds
3302 Acquisition of Real Property
3306 Construction Bidding
3307 Construction Administration
3309 Bus Inspections
3405 Bloodborne Pathogens
3407 Asbestos Management
3408 Firearms and Weapons
4109 Break Time for Nursing Mothers
4112 Extracurricular Employees or Volunteers
4202 Children's Protective Services (CPS) Reporting and Student Safety and Welfare
4205 Hiring and Background Checks
4209 Prohibition Against Abortion Referrals and Assistance
4214 Outside Activities and Employment
4215 District Technology and Acceptable Use Policy
4216 Personal Communication Devices
4217 Social Media
4218 Employee Dress and Appearance
4219 Attendance
4220 Use or Disposal of District Property
4221 Employee Speech
4222 Unauthorized Work Stoppage and Strikes
4224 Personnel Files and Payroll Information
4225 Temporary Remote Work
4301 Definition
4302 Minimum Wage and Overtime
4303 Compensatory Time
4304 Employee Timekeeping Responsibilities
4307 Performance Evaluation
4308 Reduction and Recall of Non-Exempt Staff
4401 Definition
4406 Professional Improvement Sabbaticals
4501 Definition
4502 Assignment and Transfer
4506 Discipline
4507 Termination
4508 Administrator Non-Renewal
4601 General
4602 Hiring
4604 Absence/Incapacity
4605 Gifts and Donations
4607 Non-Renewal
5101 Student Expression
5104 Age of Majority
5203 Hazing
5204 Student Appearance and Dress Code
5209 Student Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Communication Devices
5213 Personal Protection Orders Against Students
5304 Nonpublic School Students; Part-Time Attendance
5306 International Students
5404 Free Textbooks, Materials, and Charging of Fees and Fines
5405 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Spanish Student Trip
Description:
Spanish Teacher Karen Sanders presented information for board discussion regarding a trip to Spain proposed for June 7-14, 2025, during the April 22nd meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board endorse the OHS Spanish student trip to Spain, proposed for June 7-14, 2025 with the understanding that students will abide by all school policies and procedures while abroad.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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French Student Trip
Description:
French Teacher Kim Floyd presented information regarding a trip to Quebec proposed for February 7-10, 2025 during the April 22nd meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board endorse the OHS French student trip to Quebec, proposed for February 7-10, 2025 with the understanding that students will abide by all school policies and procedures.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IISD Budget
Description:
Each constituent school district has the opportunity to review and pass a resolution in support or non-support of the annual proposed Ingham Intermediate School District (IISD) general fund budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt the resolution supporting the Ingham Intermediate School District 2024-2025 general fund budget as proposed. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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School of Choice Openings
Description:
Okemos Public Schools participates in the state’s School of Choice program. Each year, following a review of enrollment, the district’s administration recommends the School of Choice openings to be advertised through the Ingham Intermediate School District. This year, the recommendation is for 68 openings, which is a total of the openings at grade levels Begindergarten/Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the recommended openings to be advertised through the Ingham Intermediate School District for School of Choice enrollment in the Okemos Public Schools.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Employment - Certified
Description:
The hiring of all certified employees must be approved by the board of education; employment of support staff shall be in accordance with school district policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the employment of Evan Pepper, Special Education Resource Teacher at Chippewa Middle School at Step 1, Division I of the teacher salary schedule, effective August 12, 2024 in accordance with sections 1230 (2) and 1230 a (2) of the Revised School Code conditioned upon receipt of acceptable criminal history checks and criminal records checks.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Description:
Discussion items are intended to provide an opportunity for review of material and interaction concerning the individual items. Action is not taken during the board meeting. Discussion items may be acted upon by the Board of Education at a later date. The board president may move a discussion item forward in the meeting agenda to facilitate timely discussion and/or community input on that discussion item.
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Secure Gun Storage Resolution
Description:
The board will discuss a proposed resolution regarding Secure Gun Storage.
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Board Policy 3202
Description:
Input is needed from the board as a whole regarding policy 3202 Budgets and Truth in Budgeting/Taxation Hearings.
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Start Times Update
Description:
Superintendent Hood will provide an update regarding school start times.
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Board Book Study
Description:
The board will discuss the next chapters of The Human Side of School Change as part of their book study.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Description:
At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding any item(s) of interest. Individual comments at this time will be limited to three minutes but may be extended at the discretion of the board president. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment; however, our meeting format does not allow the board to engage in conversation with speakers. Questions or concerns may be assigned for follow-up by the board or the administration at a later date.
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OTHER MATTERS (5 Min)
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ADJOURN
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