I.A. Call To Order

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

I.C. Roll Call

I.D. Agenda Review and Approval

II. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES

II.A. Regular Meeting Minutes from September 14, 2026

II.B. Policy Committee Meeting Minutes September 29, 2026

III. REPORTS AND INFORMATION

III.A. 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Audit Report

III.B. Student Representative's Report

III.C. St. Johns Lions Club Book Vending Machine Donation

III.D. Building Update: Riley Elementary

III.E. High School ELA Curriculum Review 9-12
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

III.F. State Testing - M-STEP/PSAT

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.

V. STAFFING

V.A. New Hire

V.A.1. Danelle Stewart - At-Risk SSP at Oakview South Elementary

V.A.2. Jessica Smith - Special Ed SSP at Gateway North Elementary

V.A.3. Allison Bancroft - Building SSP at Oakview South Elementary

V.A.4. Monica Claybrook - Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center

V.A.5. Chase Bresnahan - Custodian at the High School

V.A.6. Aaron Southwell - Floater Bus Driver at Bus Garage

V.A.7. Hailey Rockafellow — Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center

V.A.8. Angel Reeves - Floater Bus Driver at Bus Garage

V.A.9. Mercades Ruthruff - Custodian (FT) at Middle School

V.B. Resignation

V.B.1. Kelsea Gamble - Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center

V.B.2. Rebecca Bunn - At-Risk SSP at Riley Elementary

V.B.3. Jayden Bulliner - SSP at Little Wings Early Learning Center

V.C. Transfer

V.C.1. Erin Keller - Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center to Preschool SSP Classroom Aide at Little Wings Early Learning Center

V.C.2. Kyra Feldpausch - Transfer from Associate Teacher SSP at Little Wings ELC to the Secretary Position at Little Wings ELC

V.D. Termination

V.D.1. Isabella Boyer - Special Ed SSP at Riley Elementary

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

VI.A. Renae Larsen's Reappointment to Briggs District Library Board - Expires December 31, 2026.

VI.B. Board Policy Updates

VI.B.1. 2202 Authority to Enter into Contracts

VI.B.2. 2406 Board Officers Duties

VI.B.3. 2501 Meetings

VI.B.4. 3102 Smoking Tobacco Products Drugs and Alcohol

VI.B.5. 3108 Service Animals

VI.B.6. 3115 Non-Discrimination Anti-Harassment and Non-Retaliation

VI.B.7. 3115A Definitions for 3115 Series

VI.B.8. 3115B Designation of Coordinators

VI.B.9. 3115C Supportive Measures

VI.B.10. 3115D Informal Resolution

VI.B.11. 3115E Grievance Procedure and Remedies

VI.B.12. 3115H Training Requirements Recordkeeping and Policy Notice

VI.B.13. 3301A Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds

VI.B.14. 3303 Gifts and Donations

VI.B.15. 3304 Use of District Property

VI.B.16. 3306 Construction Bidding

VI.B.17. 3402 Drills Plans and Reports

VI.B.18. 3407 Asbestos Management

VI.B.19. 3410 Opioid Antagonist

VI.B.20. 4101 Non-Discrimination

VI.B.21. 4104 Employment Complaint Procedure for Allegations Implicating Civil Rights

VI.B.22. 4113 Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)

VI.B.23. 4201 Employee Ethics and Standards4201 Employee Ethics and Standards

VI.B.24. 4205-AG-1 Criminal Justice Information Security

VI.B.25. 4209 Abortion Referrals and Assistance

VI.B.26. 4210 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Tobacco Product Restrictions

VI.B.27. 4216 Personal Communications Devices

VI.B.28. 4508 Administrator Non-Renewal

VI.B.29. 4508-AG Administrator Non-Renewal

VI.B.30. 4602 Hiring

VI.B.31. 5103-F-2 Search and Seizure Considerations

VI.B.32. 5209 Student Use of Wireless Communications Devices

VI.B.33. 5309-F-1 Amendment of Student Records

VI.B.34. 5507 Extracurricular Activities

VI.B.35. 5603-F-16 Section 504 Impartial Hearing Procedures

VI.B.36. 5710 Student Suicide Prevention

VI.B.37. 5710A Student Identification Cards

VI.B.38. 5714 Threat Assessment and Response

VI.C. State School Aid Act Section 31aa - Safety Funding

VII. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

VII.A. Business Office

VII.A.1. Monthly Financial Report & Accounts Payable for September 2026

VII.B. New Hire Approval

VII.B.1. Danelle Stewart - At-Risk SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VII.B.2. Jessica Smith - Special Ed SSP at Gateway North Elementary

VII.B.3. Allison Bancroft - Building SSP at Oakview South Elementary

VII.B.4. Monica Claybrook - Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center

VII.B.5. Chase Bresnahan - Custodian at the High School

VII.B.6. Aaron Southwell - Floater Bus Driver at Bus Garage

VII.B.7. Hailey Rockafellow — Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center

VII.B.8. Angel Reeves - Floater Bus Driver at Bus Garage

VII.B.9. Mercades Ruthruff - Custodian (FT) at Middle School

VII.C. Resignation Approval

VII.C.1. Kelsea Gamble - Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center

VII.C.2. Rebecca Bunn - At-Risk SSP at Riley Elementary

VII.C.3. Jayden Bulliner - SSP at Little Wings Early Learning Center

VII.D. Transfer Approval

VII.D.1. Erin Keller - Childcare Provider at Little Wings Early Learning Center to Preschool SSP Classroom Aide at Little Wings Early Learning Center

VII.D.2. Kyra Feldpausch - Transfer from Associate Teacher SSP at Little Wings ELC to the Secretary Position at Little Wings ELC

VII.E. Termination Approval

VII.E.1. Isabella Boyer - Special Ed SSP at Riley Elementary

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

VIII.A. 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Audit Report Acceptance

VIII.B. Renae Larsen's Reappointment to Briggs District Library Board - Expires December 31, 2026.

VIII.C. St. Johns Lions Club Book Vending Machine Donation

VIII.D. High School ELA Curriculum Review 9-12
 An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro
 Life of Pi by Yann Martel

IX. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

IX.A. Superintendent and Executive Directors' Report

X. PUBLIC & BOARD COMMENTS
The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express their views.

Speakers are encouraged to complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the meeting if you wish to address the Board of Education during Public Comment.

Board policy requires participants to limit statements to three (3) minute durations. 

Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Remarks shall be made in a respectful and professional manner.

XI. ADJOURNMENT