June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

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Member Hall          ____
Member Edwards  ____
Member Smith       ____
Member Andes     ____
Member Harry      ____
Member To      ____
Member Dallapiazza  ____
 

Description:  The 2026-2027 budget will be approved under the Finance Committee Report. 

Description:  a. BTS Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes for May 11, 2026 (ACTION)

Description:  a. Gifts - Backpack Blessings for May and June 2026

b. Resignations
    Matt LaLonde is resigning from his Special Education Teaching position at Kingsford High School, effective July 1, 2026.

c. Retirements
     Joan Shanks is retiring from her Elementary Teaching position at Woodland Elementary, effective 7/1/2026.

 

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If a person wishes to address the Board, please state your name and address.  You will be allowed three (3) minutes to express your concern.  (See attached sheet, Rules for Public Participation.)

Description:  a. BTS Food Service/Childcare Committee Meeting 5-18-26 (Harry, To, Smith)
The committee met to receive updates on rate changes for the Woodland Childcare Center and to hear budget updates for the BTS Food Service department. 

It is the recommendation to approve an increase in hour rates for the Woodland Childcare Center starting with the 2026-2027 school year. (ACTION)

b. BTS Personnel Committee Meeting 6-2-26 (Andes, To, Hall)
   The committee met to hear hiring recommendations and internal teaching assignment changes. 

It is the recommendation to hire the following instructional staff as a teacher in the Summer School program of each respective building:
Summer School Teacher(s) - KHS
Kendalynn Sutton, Marissa Ross (ACTION)

Informational staff updates:
Woodland Elementary will have an Apprentice Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, through the Talent Together program.

Per Principal Brazeau, Tina Doran has been chosen to be placed in the Title 1 teaching position at Woodland Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. 

c. Finance Committee Meeting 6-3-26 (Dallapiazza, Harry, Andes) 
   The committee met to discuss and review the proposed 2026-2027 budget, as well as discuss Zanardi funds and review the Milk bid for the 2026-2027 school year. 

It is the recommendation to approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget. (Read resolution) (ACTION)
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Member Hall          ____
Member Edwards  ____
Member Smith       ____
Member Andes     ____
Member Harry      ____
Member To      ____
Member Dallapiazza  ____


It is the recommendation to approve up to $90,000 in funds allocated from the Zanardi Trust to be used during the 2026-2027 school year, according to the approved terms of the Trust. Any additional funds requested will be brought to the Board for review/approval. (ACTION)

Milk Bid Award:
     It is the recommendation to award the milk bid to Jilbert Dairy, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year. (ACTION)
 

Description:  a. Check Listing
    It is the recommendation to approve payment of the school district's bills for the month of May 2026 for $616,126.45. (ACTION)

b. Financial Report
    It is the recommendation to approve the financial report, including the Activity Fund report, and budget adjustments. (ACTION) 
 

Description:  a. Approval of Michigan High School Athletic Association Resolution
     It is the recommendation to adopt the Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership Resolution for 2026-2027. (ACTION)

b. 2026 Tax Rate Request L-4029
    It is the recommendation to approve the 2026 Tax Rate Request. (ACTION)

c. Certification of Taxes Resolution
    It is the recommendation to adopt the Certification of Taxes Resolution. (ACTION)

d.  BTS Professional Development Committee 2026-2027
  It is the recommendation to prove the District-Wide Professional Development Committee, as follows: Administrators: Aaron Yonke, Dave Lindbeck, Jessica Garvaglia, Kristina Brazeau, Bryan Johnson; Teachers - Zach Fix, Heather LaVarnway, John VanDusen, Brian Olson, Jaclynn Kreider, Michelle Scott, Sarah Cowen, Ashley Burkman; Non-Teaching - Kristina Tell, Jamie Lockhart; and Parents - Margeaux Mitera. (ACTION)
 

Description:  Move to closed session according to the Open Meetings Act, Article 15.268, Section 8(a) to discuss an employee evaluation:
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Harry ___
To___
Dallapiazza____

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Return to Open Session:

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Description:  a. Approval of Superintendent Evaluation for 2025-2026 school year. 
  It is the recommendation to approve the evaluation rating of Superintendent Yonke as             .  for the 2025-2026 academic year. (ACTION)   


 

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