July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Agenda Modifications
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IV. Closed Session
Description:
Motion by __, support by__, that the Board of Education adjourn into closed session at ___pm to conduct a student (#24-25-02) discipline hearing.
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V. Open Session
Description:
Motion to reconvene into open session at ___p.m.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__. |
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VI. Student Discipline Hearing
Description:
Motion by __, support by__, be it resolved the Board of Education concluded student (#24-25-02) will be _________________ from the Boyne City Middle School.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes__, Nays__ |
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VII. Announcements and Comments
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VII.A. Superintendent
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VII.A.1. Capital Improvement Update
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VII.A.2. State Budget Update
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VII.B. Board of Education
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VIII. Presentation
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IX. Public Commentary (5 minutes/person-please see guidelines at end of agenda)
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X. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Description:
Move by ___, support by___ that Consent Agenda items be adopted, as presented.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__. |
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X.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Description:
Motion to approve the Board of Education Regular, Closed and Budget Hearing minutes of June 23, 2024.
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X.B. Business and Finance Items
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X.B.1. Donations
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X.B.2. Payment of the Monthly Bills
Description:
Motion to approve the monthly bills:
General Fund - $575,343.86 Food Service - $ 23,825.50 TOTAL - $599,169.36
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X.B.3. Auditor Appointment
Description:
Motion to approve UHY, LLP as the District's auditors for the 2025-2026 school year.
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X.B.4. Appointment of Law Firm
Description:
Motion to retain Thrun Law Firm, P.C and Jack Turner. as the district's law firm for the 2025-2026 school year.
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X.B.5. Board Member Compensation Rate
Description:
Motion to establish the Board Member Compensation Rate at $35 per Regular and Special Board Meetings.
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X.B.6. Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Description:
Motion to establish the 2025-2026 mileage reimbursement rate for approved school district travel at the current IRS rate.
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X.B.7. Depository of School Funds
Description:
Motion to approve the following depositories and approve the authorization for signatures on accounts with an electronic facsimile signature of the President and Treasurer of the School Board on the following accounts:
Huntington Bank: General Fund (Checking, Payroll) Charlevoix State Bank: Food Service Fund (Savings), High School, Middle School, and Elementary School (Savings), General Fund (Savings & Checking), 2016/2019 Debt Retirement (Savings), Capital Improvement Fund (Savings),2020/2023 Debt Retirement (Savings) 2025 Debt Retirement (Savings) Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund: General Fund and 2025 Bond |
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X.B.8. Signature Facsimile for Checks
Description:
Motion to use a signature facsimile of the President and Treasurer for the following accounts: General Fund, Payroll, High School, Middle School, Elementary School, Food Service, Debt Retirement, Capital Bond Projects, and Capital Improvement.
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X.B.9. Electronic Transaction of Funds
Description:
Motion to authorize the electronic transaction of funds and further authorizes Chief Financial Officer Irene Byrne, Finance Assistant Lynn Sparks and/or Superintendent Patrick Little to sign the necessary paperwork and agreements to electronically transfer funds at Huntington Bank, Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund (MILAF) and Charlevoix State Bank.
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X.B.10. Charlevoix State Bank Money Market Fund for Government Operations - Deposit and Transfer Authorization
Description:
Motion to authorize the deposit of funds to Charlevoix State Bank, and further authorizes Chief Financial Officer Irene Byrne, Finance Assistant Lynn Sparks and/or Superintendent Patrick Little to transfer funds and to sign the necessary paperwork and agreements to deposit and/or transfer funds on accounts held at Charlevoix State Bank.
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X.B.11. Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund - Deposit and Transfer Authorization
Description:
Motion to authorize the deposit of funds to the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund, and further authorizes Chief Financial Officer Irene Byrne, Finance Assistant Lynn Sparks and/or Superintendent Patrick Little to sign the necessary paperwork and agreements to deposit and/or transfer funds.
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X.B.12. Huntington Bank Business Checking Products - Deposit Authorization
Description:
Motion to authorize the deposit of funds to Huntington Bank, and further authorizes Chief Financial Officer Irene Byrne, Finance Assistant Lynn Sparks and/or Superintendent Patrick Little to transfer funds and to sign the necessary paperwork and agreements to deposit and/or transfer funds on accounts held at Huntington Bank.
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X.B.13. BMO Harris Bank
Description:
Motion to authorize BMO Harris Bank for the purpose of purchase cards, and further authorize Chief Financial Officer Irene Byrne, Finance Assistant Lynn Sparks and/or Angela Matelski as authorized administrators.
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XI. Action Items
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XI.A. Samantha BrickerBaar - Elementary Teacher
Description:
Motion by__, support by__, to approve the hiring of Samantha BrickerBaar as the new Elementary Teacher, as recommended administratively.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__.
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XI.B. Anna Antal - 6th Grade Math Teacher
Description:
Motion by__, support by__, to approve the hiring of Anna Antal as the new 6th Grade Math Teacher, as recommended administratively.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__.
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XI.C. Emma Bednar - 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Description:
Motion by__, support by__, to approve the hiring of Emma Bednar as the new 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher, as recommended administratively.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__.
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XI.D. Kayla Fineout - Elementary Art Teacher
Description:
Motion by__, support by__, to approve the hiring of Kayla Fineout as the new Elementary Art Teacher, as recommended administratively.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__.
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XI.E. Chase Dawley - 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Description:
Motion by__, support by__, to approve the hiring of Chase Dawley as the new 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, as recommended administratively.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__.
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XI.F. Janelle Vilitski - Elementary Special Education Teacher
Description:
Motion by__, support by__, to approve the hiring of Janelle Vilitski as the new Elementary Special Education Teacher, as recommended administratively.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__.
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XI.G. Approval of the Updated Board Policies
Description:
Motion by ___ support by ___ to approve the following board policies as listed below:
Series 2000 2504 Public Participation at Board Meetings Series 3000 3110 Data Breach Response 3115 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation 3115-F-1 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaint Form 3115A Definitions for 3115 Series 3118 Title IX Sexual Harassment 3118-F-1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Formal Complaint Form 3201 Accounting 3201 Financial Management for Federal Awards 3211 Post-Issuance Tax Compliance 3212 Post-Issuance Disclosure Compliance 3301 Purchasing and Procurement 3301A Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds 3307 Construction Administration 3402 Drills, Plans, and Reports 3407 Asbestos Management 3408 Firearms and Weapons Series 4000 4101 Non-Discrimination 4103 Whistleblowers' Protection 4105B Religious Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants 4106 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 4403 Performance Evaluation 4407 Discipline Series 5000 5104 Age of Majority 5202 Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Against Students 5401 Parent Involvement in Education 5405 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy 5406 Title I Funds 5411 Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement 5421 Work-Based Learning Experience 5603 Section 504 5701 Abuse and Neglect 5707 School Wellness Policy 5712 Concussion Awareness Motion (carried/failed) _to_.
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XII. Discussion Items
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XIII. Correspondence
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XIII.A. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Grant Award
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XIV. Public Commentary (5 minutes/person-please see guidelines at end of agenda)
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XV. Closed Session
Description:
Motion by__ support by__ to adjourn into closed session at ___ to conduct a mid-year superintendent evaluation and negotiations.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes__, Nays__ |
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XVI. Open Session
Description:
Motion by__ support by___ to reconvene into open session at ____p.m.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__. |
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XVII. Additional Action/Discussion Items (if any)
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XVIII. Adjournment
Description:
Move by__, support by__ to adjourn the meeting at ___p.m.
Motion (carried/failed)__to__. |
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XIX. BCPS "Room 156" Donation
Description:
To approve the donation to the BCPS "Room 156" from Planet Fitness for their donation of 200 hygiene kits and 13 pairs of Nike Dunks,
in the total amount of $1,500 as recommended administratively.
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