November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Jason Burns, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Andrew Phelps, Leeni Shrestha and Jillian Winn
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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. |
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MISSION MINUTE/AROUND THE PACK (5 Min)
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An opportunity for individual board members to highlight events, activities, and other items of interest.
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HIAWATHA PRESENTATION (10 mins)
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Robb Shubel and Adam Clements, 4th Grade teachers at Hiawatha Elementary, on their collaboration with MSU Go Green extension field trip learning. |
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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 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 with the individual who is addressing the board within 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)
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The high school student representatives will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORT (10 Min)
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The superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board, including monthly department reports.
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BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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The board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
Individual board members may request follow-up on other matters of concern. Board sub-committees may present their reports or deliver updates. |
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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 members' 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 5 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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ADOPT DISTRICT EOP (2 mins)
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In accordance with Section 1308b of the Michigan Revised School Code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1308b, Okemos Public Schools is required to review its All-Hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) at least once every two years. The purpose of this review is to ensure that the district’s emergency response procedures reflect current state guidance, applicable legal requirements, and best practices for school safety. Regular review and revision of the EOP are essential to maintaining a coordinated response to emergencies, strengthening collaboration with local emergency responders, and supporting the district’s commitment to providing a safe learning and working environment.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board accept the EOP for the district as presented.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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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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STUDENT & STAFF DEVICE PURCHASE (15 mins)
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Media & Technology Assistant Director Matt Wallinga provided information regarding the purchase of new staff and student devices through Trafera, LLC.
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OKEMOS BOARD OPERATING PROCEDURES v 11.9.26 (20 mins)
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The board will review and discuss the proposed board operating procedures.
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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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ADJOURN
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