Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order by President Denise Churchill - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Roll Call:   Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner
3. Expressions from the Public
4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda
5. Adoption of the Agenda
6. Communications
6.A. Class President: Charlie Hart 9th Grade
7. Committee Report(s)
7.A. Finance Committee Meeting: April 29, 2026
Bison Preserve Committee Meeting: April 29, 2026
Bullying Task Force Committee: April 30, 2026
Foundation Meeting: May 6, 2026
8. Presentation: Chris Machiniak - Berrien Regional Education Services Agencies (BRESA) Budget
9. Presentation: Madeline Selby, BASE
10. Presentation: Fine Arts Department 
11. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board adopt the 2026-2027 fiscal budget (per resolutions).
12. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board certify the 2026 tax levy to the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, and Chikaming Township, as attached.
13. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the resolutions complying with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contributions Act (152) for the medical benefit plan coverage beginning 7-1-2026, which includes District employees paying 20% and New Buffalo Area Schools paying 80% of the premium, in lieu of capping the premium.
14. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the normal salary schedules and Appendix L, as attached.
15. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the sale of the Building Trades house, located at #50 Diamond Point, New Buffalo, MI 49117, as attached.
16. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the New Buffalo Education Personnel Association Contract, 2026-2029, as attached.
17. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Operation Agreement for Participants Involved in the LaPorte County Career and Technical Education Area Vocational District #6, as attached.
 
18. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the hiring of Jonny Reinhardt for the position of Communications Director. 
19. The Superintendent and Elementary Principal recommend the Board approve the employment of Abigail Anderson for the position of Elementary Social Worker, pending completion of a background check.
20. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from IBID for the MS/HS Boiler Replacement in the amount of $378,265,00, per attached.
21. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from Lyster Exteriors for the MS/HS Roof Replacement in the amount of $476,650.00, as attached.
22. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from Chorba Asphalt Paving LLC for the MS/HS West Parking Lot and Transportation Parking Lot asphalt paving project in the amount of $409,000.00, as attached. 
23. Remarks from the Superintendent
24. Remarks from the Board President and Members
25. Discussion Item(s)
25.A. District Cell Phone Policy
25.B. Schools of Choice Approved
Enrollment Openings for 2026-2027
Kindergarten - 10                6th Grade - 5
1st Grade - 10                     7th Grade - 5
2nd Grade - 10                    8th Grade - 10
3rd Grade - 10                     9th Grade - 5
4th Grade - 5                       10th Grade - 10
5th Grade - 10
25.C. The Superintendent approved the following hires:
Red Arrow Raiders Boys Basketball
Varsity Head Coach: Nate Tripp
JV Head Coach: Nate Tripp Jr
JC Head Coach #2: Tyler Haske
HS Basketball Flex Position/Program Assistant: Adam Forker
 
26. Other Business
27. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order by President Denise Churchill - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Subject:
2. Roll Call:   Denise Churchill, Stephen Donnelly, John Haskins, Jennifer Summers, Vanessa Thun, Greg Vosberg, Lisa Werner
Subject:
3. Expressions from the Public
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4. Items too Late for Printed Agenda
Subject:
5. Adoption of the Agenda
Subject:
6. Communications
Subject:
6.A. Class President: Charlie Hart 9th Grade
Subject:
7. Committee Report(s)
Subject:
7.A. Finance Committee Meeting: April 29, 2026
Bison Preserve Committee Meeting: April 29, 2026
Bullying Task Force Committee: April 30, 2026
Foundation Meeting: May 6, 2026
Subject:
8. Presentation: Chris Machiniak - Berrien Regional Education Services Agencies (BRESA) Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Presentation: Madeline Selby, BASE
Subject:
10. Presentation: Fine Arts Department 
Attachments:
Subject:
11. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board adopt the 2026-2027 fiscal budget (per resolutions).
Attachments:
Subject:
12. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board certify the 2026 tax levy to the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, and Chikaming Township, as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
13. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the resolutions complying with the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contributions Act (152) for the medical benefit plan coverage beginning 7-1-2026, which includes District employees paying 20% and New Buffalo Area Schools paying 80% of the premium, in lieu of capping the premium.
Subject:
14. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the normal salary schedules and Appendix L, as attached.
Subject:
15. The Superintendent and Director of Finance recommend the Board approve the sale of the Building Trades house, located at #50 Diamond Point, New Buffalo, MI 49117, as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
16. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the New Buffalo Education Personnel Association Contract, 2026-2029, as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
17. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Operation Agreement for Participants Involved in the LaPorte County Career and Technical Education Area Vocational District #6, as attached.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
18. The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the hiring of Jonny Reinhardt for the position of Communications Director. 
Subject:
19. The Superintendent and Elementary Principal recommend the Board approve the employment of Abigail Anderson for the position of Elementary Social Worker, pending completion of a background check.
Subject:
20. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from IBID for the MS/HS Boiler Replacement in the amount of $378,265,00, per attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
21. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from Lyster Exteriors for the MS/HS Roof Replacement in the amount of $476,650.00, as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
22. The Superintendent and Director of Operations recommend the Board approve the proposal from Chorba Asphalt Paving LLC for the MS/HS West Parking Lot and Transportation Parking Lot asphalt paving project in the amount of $409,000.00, as attached. 
Attachments:
Subject:
23. Remarks from the Superintendent
Subject:
24. Remarks from the Board President and Members
Subject:
25. Discussion Item(s)
Subject:
25.A. District Cell Phone Policy
Subject:
25.B. Schools of Choice Approved
Enrollment Openings for 2026-2027
Kindergarten - 10                6th Grade - 5
1st Grade - 10                     7th Grade - 5
2nd Grade - 10                    8th Grade - 10
3rd Grade - 10                     9th Grade - 5
4th Grade - 5                       10th Grade - 10
5th Grade - 10
Subject:
25.C. The Superintendent approved the following hires:
Red Arrow Raiders Boys Basketball
Varsity Head Coach: Nate Tripp
JV Head Coach: Nate Tripp Jr
JC Head Coach #2: Tyler Haske
HS Basketball Flex Position/Program Assistant: Adam Forker
 
Subject:
26. Other Business
Subject:
27. Adjournment

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