September 9, 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)
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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. At the appropriate point in the agenda, the board president will call upon individuals who have submitted a blue card for their comments. |
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CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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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
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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)
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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 Special Meeting of August 12, 2024;
Item 2: Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 26, 2024; and
Item 3: Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of August 26, 2024.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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Certification of Winter 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 the winter tax. Williamstown Township collects school taxes during the winter only.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board certify the following winter tax rates for collection on behalf of Okemos Public Schools from Meridian Township, Alaiedon Township, and the City of Lansing of 9 mills non-homestead, 3.5 mills debt, and .4925 sinking fund mills; and from Williamstown Township of 18 mills non-homestead, 7 mills debt, and .9850 sinking fund mills. (Roll Call Vote).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 Sarah Simons, Counselor at Bennett Woods and Central Montessori Elementary Schools, effective September 9, 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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Board Policy First Reading
Description:
As part of the Thrun Law Policy Service, updated and new policies were provided. The policy committee is submitting several policies that have been reviewed and/or revised:
3115-Nondiscrimination and Retaliation 3115 A - Definitions 3115 B- Designation of Coordinators 3115 C- Supportive Measures 3115 D - Informal Resolution 3115 E -Grievance Procedure and Remedies 3115 F - Complaint Dismissal and Appeals 3115 G- Additional Requirements to Prevent and Address Pregnancy Discrimination 3115 H- Training Requirements, Record Keeping and Policy Notice 3118 Nondiscrimination Covenant in Contracts with the District 4105B Religious Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants 4229 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence 5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students 5206 Student Discipline 5206B Student Discipline - Students with Disabilities 5206D Student Discipline - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Nonpublic School 5208.01 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence 5715 Student Oral Health Assessment 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 3115-Nondiscrimination and Retaliation
3115 A - Definitions
3115 B- Designation of Coordinators
3115 C- Supportive Measures
3115 D - Informal Resolution
3115 E -Grievance Procedure and Remedies
3115 F - Complaint Dismissal and Appeals
3115 G- Additional Requirements to Prevent and Address Pregnancy Discrimination
3115 H- Training Requirements, Record Keeping and Policy Notice
3118 Nondiscrimination Covenant in Contracts with the District
4105B Religious Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants
4229 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students
5206 Student Discipline
5206B Student Discipline - Students with Disabilities
5206D Student Discipline - Enrollment Following Misconduct at Another Public or Nonpublic School
5208.01 Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
5715 Student Oral Health Assessment.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Student Trip
Description:
OHS Choir Director Jessica Nieuwkoop presented information regarding a choir student trip to New York City, proposed for February 13 - 16, 2025 at the August 26th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board endorse the OHS Choir trip to New York City proposed for February 13th through 16th, 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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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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MASB Delegates
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The board will discuss the MASB Fall conference for the purpose of determining the representatives to the delegate assembly and who will attend.
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Board Retreat Planning
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The board will discuss survey results as they pertain to the upcoming board retreat to inform priorities and agenda items.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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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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