March 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. District's Mission & Vision

5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda

6. Student Rep. Report

7. Items of Interest, Recognition, and Inquiry 

7.a. Winter Athletics State Qualifier Recognition 

7.a.1. Competitive Cheer

7.a.2. Wrestling 

7.b. Circle of Excellence

8. Guest or Citizen Introduction Agenda/Non-Agenda Items

9. Guest/Citizen Comment - Agenda Items

10. Presentations, Discussions & Information

10.a. Student Discipline Appeal (Open Session)

10.a.1. Appointment of Hearing Officer for Student Discipline Appeal - motion that the Board of Education appoint Jennifer Starlin from Thrun Law Firm, P.C. to serve as hearing officer or tonight's student discipline appeal hearing 

10.a.2. Student Discipline Appeal Hearing (Open Session) 

10.a.2.a) Closed Session - motion to closed session pursuant to Section 8(1)(h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to review student records exempt from disclosure under FERPA

10.a.2.b) Return to Open Session - motion to return to open session

11. Action Items & Hearings

11.a. Consideration and Action on Student Discipline Appeal - motion that the Board of Education, having reviewed the record and heard the appeal, [uphold/modify/overturn] the administration's recommendation. 

11.b. Schools of Choice Annual Renewal for 2026-2027 - (see attachment for motions) 

12. Guest/Citizen Comment - Non-Agenda Items

13. Superintendent's Report

14. Board Comments

15. Closed Session - motion to closed session pursuant to Section 8(1)(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act 

16. Return to Open Session - motion to return to open session 

17. Adjournment

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item Public Comment.