June 10, 2024 at 6:00 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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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD – Student Trip (5 Min)
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OHS Band Director Mark Stice will present information regarding a band student trip to Hawaii, proposed for March 20 - 27, 2025.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD – Student Trip (5 Min)
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Orchestra Director Justin Valla will present information regarding a student trip to Chicago proposed for May 2-3rd, 2025.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD - Transportation Purchase
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Transportation Director Corrinne Karpinski will present information regarding the purchase of two buses to be funded by the 2022 Bond.
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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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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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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 May 13, 2024;
Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2024:
Item 3: Acknowledge receipt of the May financial statement and approve payment of bills for May.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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Membership in MHSAA
Description:
Each year, the board of education is required to take formal action to affiliate with the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt the resolution permitting Okemos Public Schools to continue membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the year August 1, 20274 through July 31, 2025 (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Textbook/Curriculum Adoption
Description:
The board of education has reviewed the recommended new texts for adoption beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The textbooks have been approved by the district's Advisory Council. The board is being asked to approve the use of these textbooks even if they are not purchased in 2024-2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board adopt the new textbooks and materials for use at Okemos High School beginning with the 2024-2025 school year: AP Biology - Biology for the AP Course; AP Enviironmental Science - Environmental Science for the AP Course; Precalculus Honors - Mathematics for Calculus, 8th Edition; World History - World History % Geography; and AP Psychology - Myers' Psychology for the AP Course.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Certification of Summer Tax
Description:
Tax bills are sent out by Meridian and Alaiedon townships and the City of Lansing twice a year; half for summer taxes and the balance for winter taxes. Williamstown Township collects school taxes during the winter only.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and certify collection of summer tax levy for Okemos Public Schools in the amount specified by the tax levy provided by the Ingham Intermediate School District and negotiation of the fee for collection of the tax levy. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Board Policy - Final Reading
Description:
The board approved first reading of policy 5714.01 Behavioral Threat Assessment during its meeting of April 8, 2024. It also approved first reading of policies 5206 Student Discipline, 5206A Discipline - Due Process, 5206B Discipline - Students with Disabilities, 5206C Discipline - Reinstatement Following Expulsion, 5206D Discipline - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Nonpublic School and 5206E Discipline - Suspension from Class, Subject, or Activity by Teacher. These policies were then posted to the district's website for public review/comment for 30 days or more per board policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt final reading of board policies 5714.01 Behavioral Threat Assessment; 5206 Student Discipline; 5206A Discipline - Due Process; 5206B Discipline - Students with Disabilities; 5206C Discipline - Reinstatement Following Expulsion; 5206D Discipline - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Nonpublic School; and 5206E Discipline - Suspension from Class, Subject, or Activity by Teacher.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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:
2203 Authority to Establish Curriculum 2502 Board Meeting Agenda 2503A Adequate Information to Proceed 2504 Public Participation at Board Meetings 3304 Use of District Property 3402 Drills, Plans, and Reports 4203-AG Corporal Punishment and Limited Use of Reasonable Force 4210 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Tobacco Product Restrictions 4223 Resignation 4305 Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (MPMLA) 4406 Professional Improvement Sabbaticals 4505 Reduction and Recall 5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students 5207 Anti-Bullying Policy 5210 GPS Tracking Device with Audio Surveillance Capabilities 5302 Enrollment in Kindergarten 5303 Student Enrollment and Withdrawal 5305 Schools-of-Choice 5308 Protection of Pupil Rights 5309 Student Records and Directory Information 5401 Parent/Guardian Involvement in Education 5407 Instructional Program and Curriculum Development 5409 Academic Credits 5410 Commencement/Completion Ceremony 5411 Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement 5413 Senior Recognition 5417 Homework 5418 Grades 5419 Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention 5420 Sex Education 5421 Work-Based Learning Experience 5502 Student Government 5507 Extracurricular Activities 5508 Extracurricular and Athletic Trips 5601 Special Education 5604 Student Assistance Process 5704 Student Insurance 5706 Opioid Antagonist 5707 School Wellness Policy 5708-AG Do Not Resuscitate Orders 5710 Student Suicide Prevention 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 ???????2203 Authority to Establish Curriculum; 2502 Board Meeting Agenda
2503A Adequate Information to Proceed
2504 Public Participation at Board Meetings
3304 Use of District Property
3402 Drills, Plans, and Reports
4203-AG Corporal Punishment and Limited Use of Reasonable Force
4210 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Tobacco Product Restrictions
4223 Resignation
4305 Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (MPMLA)
4406 Professional Improvement Sabbaticals
4505 Reduction and Recall
5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students
5207 Anti-Bullying Policy
5210 GPS Tracking Device with Audio Surveillance Capabilities
5302 Enrollment in Kindergarten
5303 Student Enrollment and Withdrawal
5305 Schools-of-Choice
5308 Protection of Pupil Rights
5309 Student Records and Directory Information
5401 Parent/Guardian Involvement in Education
5407 Instructional Program and Curriculum Development
5409 Academic Credits
5410 Commencement/Completion Ceremony
5411 Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement
5413 Senior Recognition
5417 Homework
5418 Grades
5419 Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention
5420 Sex Education
5421 Work-Based Learning Experience
5502 Student Government
5507 Extracurricular Activities
5508 Extracurricular and Athletic Trips
5601 Special Education
5604 Student Assistance Process
5704 Student Insurance
5706 Opioid Antagonist
5707 School Wellness Policy
5708-AG Do Not Resuscitate Orders
5710 Student Suicide Prevention.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 Colleen Gast, Speech & Language Pathologist for the District, at Step 10, Division III; Sarah Hoback, Science Teacher at Chippewa Middle School at Step 5, Division II; and Katherine Tonnos, Science Teacher at Chippewa Middle School at Step 12, Division II 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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24-25 Budget Development
Description:
The board will continue its discussion regarding the development of the 2024-2024 budget.
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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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Work Session - Board Governance
Description:
The board will enter into a work session with MASB Consultant Yvonne Caamal-Canul for the purpose of discussing board governance.
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ADJOURN
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