February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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I. OPENING OF THE MEETING
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.C. Roll Call
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I.D. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
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II. CONSENT GROUPING
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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II.A. Approval of Minutes - January 27, 2026 Special Board Meeting
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II.B. Payment of Bills - January
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III. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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III.A. February Grand Partner of the Month - Loutit District Library
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
The Board of Education invites members of the audience to share feedback or input during this portion of the meeting. Comments may relate to an agenda item or to other areas of interest. The Board does not take action on comments or questions made during public comment. Comments may be referred to the Superintendent for review, response, research, and/or recommendation at a later time, as appropriate. The Board asks that all speakers identify themselves, use the microphone, and limit remarks to three minutes. We welcome your input.
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V. CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
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V.A. Ferry Elementary School Update
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V.B. Student Representatives Update
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VI. TEACHING & LEARNING
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VI.A. Benchmark Assessment Data
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VI.B. Approval of Out-of-State Field Trips
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the above out-of-state field trips as presented.
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VI.C. Approval of Magnetic Literacy, K-5 Core Reading Resource
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the adoption and purchase of Magnetic Literacy, as the K-5 reading resource, for a total cost not to exceed $625,346.81, and paid over the next five (5) years.
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VI.D. Approval of Continuity of Services Renewal
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Continuity of Services Plan as presented.
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VII. FINANCE & OPERATIONS
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VII.A. Approval of 2026 Tax Collection Fees
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the recommended, negotiated one-year Summer Tax Collection Agreements with Grand Haven Township, Spring Lake Township, City of Ferrysburg, City of Norton Shores, Port Sheldon Township, and Robinson Township.
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VIII. LABOR & POLICY
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VIII.A. Approval of New Hire
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to offer employment contract to the above-named candidate for the 2025-26 school year, with placement on the salary schedule as presented.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT
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IX.A. First Reading of Board Policy Updates
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IX.B. Strategic Plan Dashboard Update
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IX.C. Bond Discussion
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X. BOARD PRESIDENT
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X.A. Board Goals Discussion
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
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