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
8. Action/Discussion Items 
8.A. 2026-2027 Berrien RESA General Fund Operating Budget Resolution
8.B. Strategic Plan Consultant Selection
8.C. Board Policy 6325 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES Update - Second Reading
8.D. Board Policy 5136 PROCUREMENT - FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS Update- Second Reading
8.E. Board Policy 8120.09 VOLUNTEERS Update- First Reading
8.F. Board Policy 6320 PURCHASING Update - First Reading
8.G. Overnight/Extended Field Trip Request - Niles Marching Band
8.H. Proposed Location Change: Regular Meeting
9. Unscheduled Business
10. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 4, 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.
Subject:
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:

Michigan Seal of Biliteracy Certificates

Dr. Burtsfield - Superintendent Student Advisory Council

Berrien RESA: Budget Information
 
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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:

- April 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
- April 27, 2026, Special Meeting
- April 27, 2026, Special Meeting
 
Subject:
8. Action/Discussion Items 
Subject:
8.A. 2026-2027 Berrien RESA General Fund Operating Budget Resolution
Description:

Berrien RESA is requesting that the Board adopt the 2026-2027 Berrien RESA general fund operating budget by expressing their support for or disapproval of the proposed intermediate school district budget, and shall submit to the intermediate school board any specific objections and proposed changes the constituent district has to the budget.

SAMPLE MOTION
I move - "that the board adopt the resolution in __________ (support of or disapproval of) the 2026-2027 Berrien RESA General Fund Operating Budget."
Subject:
8.B. Strategic Plan Consultant Selection
Description:


The Board has been presented with strategic plan proposals from three organizations: Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), Education Elements, and West Michigan Education Foundation. This item is intended for the Board's discussion of each proposal and to select which organization, if any, to contract with to develop the district's strategic plan.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board of Education contract with [Insert Organization Name] to develop the district's strategic plan."
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8.C. Board Policy 6325 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES Update - Second Reading
Description:

The administration recommends the second reading and adoption of updated Policy 6325 (Wireless Communication Devices). A copy of the revised policy is attached. Upon approval of this second reading, the policy will go into effect immediately. Dr. Burtsfield is available to address any final questions.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board approve the second reading and adoption of updated Board Policy 6325 (Wireless Communication Devices)."
 
Subject:
8.D. Board Policy 5136 PROCUREMENT - FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS Update- Second Reading
Description:

The administration recommends the second reading and adoption of updated Policy 5136 (Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds). This update ensures continued compliance with federal guidelines. Upon approval of this second reading, the policy will go into effect immediately. Dr. Burtsfield is available for questions.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board approve the second reading and adoption of updated Board Policy 5136 (Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds)."
Subject:
8.E. Board Policy 8120.09 VOLUNTEERS Update- First Reading
Description:

The administration recommends the first reading of new Policy 8120.09 (Volunteers). This consolidated policy is designed to replace and rescind existing policies 3120.09 and 4120.09. If approved, the new policy will take effect following its second reading. Dr. Burtsfield is available for questions.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board approve the first reading of Board Policy 8120.09 (Volunteers) to replace Policies 3120.09 and 4120.09."
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8.F. Board Policy 6320 PURCHASING Update - First Reading
Description:

The administration recommends the first reading of an update to Board Policy 6320 (Purchasing). The proposed changes are attached for review. If approved, the new policy will take effect following its second reading. Dr. Burtsfield is available to answer questions.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the Board approve the first reading of the update to Board Policy 6320 (Purchasing)."
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8.G. Overnight/Extended Field Trip Request - Niles Marching Band
Description:

The administration is recommending that the Board approve the overnight field trip request submitted by Mauricio De Rosso for students to attend a band performance at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio from May 22, 2026, through May 23, 2026.  


SAMPLE MOTION
I move - "that the Board approve the overnight field trip request as submitted by Mauricio De Rosso."
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8.H. Proposed Location Change: Regular Meeting
Description:

The administration is recommending that the May 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting location be changed to Ring Lardner Middle School located at 801 N. 17th St. Niles, MI. 49120.

SAMPLE MOTION

I move - "that the May 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting location be changed to Ring Lardner Middle School located at 801 N. 17th St. Niles, MI. 49120."
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9. Unscheduled Business
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10. Adjournment

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