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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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4.A. Agenda approval
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4.B. Approval of minutes
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4.C. Approval of invoices
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4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
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4.E. Other
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Board Committee Reports
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.A. MASB Board of Directors Election
ROLL CALL |
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6.B. Approval of Wireless Access Points and Licensing - ALL DEPTS
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6.C. Approval of UPS Battery Backup Units -- ALL DEPTS
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6.D. Approval of Network Switches and Transceivers - ALL DEPTS
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6.E. Resignation - GenFund
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6.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
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6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
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6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
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6.I. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
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6.J. Open Bids for Tech Center Renovation - TE
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6.K. Approval of PO to B&H Photo for PA speakers and enclosures - TE
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6.L. Act on revised Building Trades Instructor Job Description - TE
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6.M. HOSA State Regional Leadership - TE
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6.N. BPA State Competition - TE
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6.O. Act on request Modify, Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure - ECE
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6.P. Act on retirement -- ECE
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6.Q. Other
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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7.A. Departmental Reports
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.C. Other
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8. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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4.A. Agenda approval
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Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
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4.B. Approval of minutes
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Description:
Board action on January 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes.
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4.C. Approval of invoices
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Description:
Bill Borga will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
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Description:
Customary and usual
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4.E. Other
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Board Committee Reports
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.A. MASB Board of Directors Election
ROLL CALL |
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Description:
Vote for one from Region 1
Brad Baltensperger JJ Johnson-Reeves |
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6.B. Approval of Wireless Access Points and Licensing - ALL DEPTS
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of wireless access points and associated licensing in an amount not to exceed $35,000 to replace aging wireless infrastructure throughout the District. The District is eligible for an 80% E-Rate discount, resulting in a local share not to exceed $7,000. This purchase will be made only upon receipt of the E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving the funding.
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6.C. Approval of UPS Battery Backup Units -- ALL DEPTS
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of UPS battery backup units from Electroline, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000, to support network equipment during power interruptions. The District is eligible for an 80% E-Rate discount, resulting in a local share not to exceed $3,000. This purchase will be made only upon receipt of the E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving the funding.
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6.D. Approval of Network Switches and Transceivers - ALL DEPTS
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of network switches and transceivers from Sehi Computer Products, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $40,000, to replace aging DIISD network equipment at all district locations. The District is eligible for an 80% E-Rate discount, resulting in a local share not to exceed $10,000. This purchase will be made only upon receipt of the E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving the funding.
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6.E. Resignation - GenFund
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Description:
Richelle Barker has decided to enjoy her time and resign as Director of Finance. We wish her the best and thank her for her time.
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6.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
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Description:
We are asking the board to ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide at the CI Forest Park Classroom with Amanda Thoreson at Step 3 with a starting date of February 11, 2026. Amy, Jayci and Katie conducted the interviews.
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6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
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Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Payton Hawkins with an estimated return date of March 2, 2026.
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6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
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Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Tamara Neumann for up to 10 days for the 2025-2026 school year.
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6.I. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
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Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Lexann Thomas from the beginning of February until the 14th of February as a minimum and possibly until the next board meeting.
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6.J. Open Bids for Tech Center Renovation - TE
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve Building & Site Committee to open the bids, review and then bring a recommendation to award at the March board meeting.
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6.K. Approval of PO to B&H Photo for PA speakers and enclosures - TE
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase order for B&H Photo to purchase speakers and enclosures not to exceed $30,000. B&H Photo is a participating OMNIA Vendor. OMNIA like MiDeal and REMCSave create master contracts for goods that have already been competitively bid.
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6.L. Act on revised Building Trades Instructor Job Description - TE
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve the revised Building Trades Instructor job description. See attached suggested revisions.
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6.M. HOSA State Regional Leadership - TE
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Description:
We are requesting permission for Mrs. Johnson and approximately 15 students from the Health Occupations program who qualify for the HOSA State Competition April 15-18, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City. Mrs. Aderman and a parent chaperon will be joining Mrs. Johnson. Fees are covered with fundraising and self-pay.
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6.N. BPA State Competition - TE
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Description:
Students from Computer Networking & Cyber Security, C++ and programs are able to attend the State BPA Competition in Grand Rapids, MI from March 12-15, 2026. Mr. Gregg will be traveling with the group. The fees are covered by FTCF, fundraising and self-pay.
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6.O. Act on request Modify, Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure - ECE
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Description:
We are requesting the board modify the Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure.
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6.P. Act on retirement -- ECE
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Description:
We received a retirement request from Casey McCormick, Director of Early Childhood. We would like the board to accept this with regret.
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6.Q. Other
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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7.A. Departmental Reports
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Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.C. Other
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8. ADJOURN
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| 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. If any person requires special accommodations, please advise the Superintendent 24 hours in advance of the meeting - 779-2690. | ||