Meeting Agenda
1. Call To Order
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 on the agenda.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Citizens' Comments
This portion of the agenda is for citizens to address any questions or comments to the board.  The board will listen, take comments and questions under advisement, and not respond at this time. The presiding officer will refer questions to the superintendent for research and response.  When called on by the Board President, the citizen may address the board for up to three (3) minutes during the citizen comment period.  Citizen comment timeframe is limited to 30 minutes.
4. Presentations
5. Information Items
6. Superintendent's Comments
7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the board. Board members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to the vote. Discussion of the items that have been removed will be added to the Action/Discussion Items listed on the agenda.  A motion is needed to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.  A roll call vote is required.
7.A. Approval of Minutes
7.B. Payment of Bills
8. Action/Discussion Items 
8.A. Bid Approval
8.B. Overnight Field Trip Request- BPA National Conference 
8.C. Unpaid Leave Request
8.D. Board Policy 0100 Update - Second Reading
8.E. Board Policy 4210 Update - Second Reading
8.F. Board Policy 2370.01 Update - Second Reading 
8.G. Board Policy 1410 Update - Second Reading 
8.H. Board Policy 6325 Update - First Reading
8.I. Board Policy 5136 Update - First Reading
9. Unscheduled Business
10. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call To Order
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 on the agenda.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Citizens' Comments
This portion of the agenda is for citizens to address any questions or comments to the board.  The board will listen, take comments and questions under advisement, and not respond at this time. The presiding officer will refer questions to the superintendent for research and response.  When called on by the Board President, the citizen may address the board for up to three (3) minutes during the citizen comment period.  Citizen comment timeframe is limited to 30 minutes.
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4. Presentations
Description:

Ballard Elementary: highlighting the collective efforts that strengthened the school culture, improved instruction, and supported student success. Current ELA and math data will be shared, showcasing the significant academic growth and progress achieved.

Chris Rice: West Michigan Education Foundation - Strategic Plan Proposal
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5. Information Items
Description:

Committee Updates
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6. Superintendent's Comments
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7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the board. Board members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to the vote. Discussion of the items that have been removed will be added to the Action/Discussion Items listed on the agenda.  A motion is needed to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.  A roll call vote is required.
Description:
SAMPLE MOTION: ROLL CALL VOTE

I move - "that all items on the consent agenda be approved as submitted."
Subject:
7.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:

- March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
 
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7.B. Payment of Bills
Description:
A list of bills is presented for payment.  Mr. Skarbek will answer question.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the following be approved for payment
-Payroll Vouchers 18 and 19
-General Fund Checks 74374 - 74472 and V1513 - V1569."
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8. Action/Discussion Items 
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8.A. Bid Approval
Description:

The administration is recommending that the board approve the bid from Hoekstra Roofing for Ballard Elementary roof improvement project. The apparent low bidder is Hoekstra Roofing. Hoekstra is a well respected company and Carmi has worked with Hoekstra several times. Board members have received a copy of this bid in the board packets. Mr. Skarbek will answer questions. 

SAMPLE MOTION
I move-"that the board approve the proposal from Hoekstra Roofing for the Ballard Elementary roof improvement project."
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8.B. Overnight Field Trip Request- BPA National Conference 
Description:

The administration is recommending Board approval for an overnight field trip submitted by Alyse Hoyt and Matt Herm involving 18 members of  Business Professionals of America (BPA). Students will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to participate in the BPA National Leadership Conference held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, departing May 6, 2026, and returning May 10, 2026.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board approve the overnight field trip request for the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN, from May 6-10, 2026, as submitted by advisors Alyse Hoyt and Matt Herm."

 
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8.C. Unpaid Leave Request
Description:

The administration is recommending that the Board approve the unpaid leave request submitted by Hannah Akyiano beginning May 19, 2026.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board approve the unpaid leave request as submitted by Hannah Akyiano."
 
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8.D. Board Policy 0100 Update - Second Reading
Description:

The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 0100. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the second reading of the policy.  Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION 

I move - " that the Board approve the second reading of Board policy 0100."
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8.E. Board Policy 4210 Update - Second Reading
Description:

The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 4210. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the second reading of the policy.  Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION 

I move - " that the Board approve the second reading of Board policy 4210."
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8.F. Board Policy 2370.01 Update - Second Reading 
Description:
The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 2370.01. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the second reading of the policy.  Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION 

I move - " that the Board approve the second reading of Board policy 2370.01."
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8.G. Board Policy 1410 Update - Second Reading 
Description:

The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 1410. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the second reading of the policy.  Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION 

I move - " that the Board approve the second reading of Board policy 1410."
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8.H. Board Policy 6325 Update - First Reading
Description:

The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 6325. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the first reading of the policy.  Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION 

I move - " that the Board approve the first reading of Board policy 6325."
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8.I. Board Policy 5136 Update - First Reading
Description:
The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 5136. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the first reading of the policy.  Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION 

I move - " that the Board approve the first reading of Board policy 5136."
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9. Unscheduled Business
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10. Adjournment

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