January 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM - January 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education: Trustee Jennifer Brown Trustee Scott Moore Trustee Tara Kribs Trustee Shana Wojtowicz Trustee Sherry Steffen Trustee Jeff Hill Trustee Darryl Antcliff Central Staff: Superintendent Bryan McKenna Executive Assistant Kortni Huron Director of Finance Laurie McCann
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CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION - DISTRICT AUDIT
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION - FALL ATHLETIC CELEBRATIONS
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↵SPECIAL PRESENTATION - LAKELAND STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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Presented by: Mrs. Nichols, Emily White, and students, Hudson Merchant, and Isla Padgett.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - PRINCIPAL REPORTS
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION - SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations: Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
63-25 APPROVAL OF MISAENG SUH AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL RESOLVED: That Misaeng Suh be approved as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary GSRP. Mrs. Suh will be assigned to lunch coverage Monday-Friday 11:30-1:30 and at Step 1 of the scale. 64-25 APPROVAL OF KATIE PLACEK AS A COACH RESOLVED: That Katie Placek be approved as Girl's Varsity Volleyball Coach. DONATIONS
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ACTION ITEMS
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65-25 APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY UPDATES - SECOND READING
RESOLVED: That the following policy updates be approved as presented.
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66-25 APPROVAL OF THE 2023-24 ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS DISTRICT AUDIT
RESOLVED: That the 2023-24 Elk Rapids Schools District Audit, presented by UHY, LLP, be approved.
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67-25 APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION PROVIDED BY THRUN LAW FIRM FOR THE OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL ON THE MAY 6, 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
RESOLVED: That the Authorization Resolution be approved as presented.
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68-25 APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT TRIP
RESOLVED: That the overnight trip to Mount Pleasant, MI for ERHS Band at Central Michigan University Jazz Weekend Festival on February 6-7, 2025 be approved as presented.
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69-25 APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
RESOLVED: That the contracts for the administrative staff below, be approved as presented.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations: Same as above.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Goal 1:
Increase academic and SE growth within all student populations. Activity: Implement an aligned K-12 SEL program throughout the district. Action Plan: Work with ERHS staff and administrators to review, pilot, and adopt a social-emotional resource. Success Indicators:
Activity: Continue to research, evaluate, implement, and strategically update curricular resources and best instructional practices. Action Plan: Work with building-level principals and Curriculum Council members to implement a 3-year professional development plan focused on Formative Assessment (Grades 6-12) and Applied Education Neuroscience (Grades TK-5). Follow the district Curriculum Review Calendar Success Indicators:
Goal 2: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and responsive learning environment throughout the district Activity: Maintain a high level of safety and security for all stakeholders through proactive safety planning and targeted professional development. Action Plan: Conduct professional development with local, regional, and national stakeholders focused on school safety and empowering strategies for all stakeholders. Implement K-12 Social Emotional curriculums throughout the district. Continue to maximize grant opportunities which supports a safe learning environment. Success Indicators:
Goal 3: Increase family and community involvement through effective communication and engagement opportunities Activity: Create opportunities for every parent to be engaged and involved. Increase engagement with community groups and organizations. Action Plan: Work with building-level principals to increase engagement and involvement opportunities for family and community which may include; focus groups, meetings, surveys, and community groups. Success Indicators:
Goal 4: Ensure facilities are well maintained, safe, and support the needs of the community Activity: Create, prioritize, and share a sequential facility needs plan for the district. Action Plan: Work with parents, staff, administrators, BOE facility/finance committee, facilities supervisor, and business director to create a 3-year facility plan. Success Indicators:
Goal 5: Retain and develop a high-quality staff Activity: Retain staff by advancing a culture of support, pride, and belonging for all ERS employees Action Plan: Create a "We ARE-ER!" Committee of administrators, staff leaders, and retired teachers/administrators to "coach and connect" new staff members to make connections and support a culture of success at Elk Rapids Schools. Success Indicators:
Activity: Develop staff by creating a K-12 staff mentoring and coaching program. Action Plan: Work with administration, EREA, and regional and state organizations to increase mentoring and coaching capacities for new and current staff members. Success Indicators:
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CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
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SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS
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ADJOURNMENT
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