Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING OF THE MEETING
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Roll Call
I.C. Members Absent
I.D. Others Present
I.E. Pledge of Allegiance
II. ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
II.A. The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Opened at __:__ PM.
II.B. Budget Hearing Public Comment
II.C. The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Closed at __:__ PM.
III. REVISION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV. RECOGNITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
IV.A. Board of Education Members
IV.B. Administration
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VI. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS
VI.A. Bond Update
Presenter: Jenae Kuipers
VI.B. NWEA/MAP Data Update
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt
VI.C. ELA Instructional Resources Proposal
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt
VI.D. Lockdown Strobes Proposal Update
Presenter: Wendy Meyer
VI.E. 2025-2026 Budget
Presenter: Laura McFadden
VI.F. 2024-2025 Second Budget Amendment
Presenter: Laura McFadden
VI.G. 2025 Tax Rate Request
Presenter: Laura McFadden
VI.H. Public Input Report
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson
VI.I. Retirements/Resignations/Leaves of Absence
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson
VII. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
VII.A. Legislative Committee Update
VII.B. First Read – 2006-GP–Behavior
VII.C. Appointment of Two Board Members to Serve on the Board of Education Expulsion Committee
VII.D. 2025-2026 Board of Education Calendar
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
VIII.A. Approve the May 2025 Expenditures by Fund
VIII.B. Approve the May 2025 Financials
VIII.C. Approve the May 2025 Food Service Report
VIII.D. Approve the May 2025 Bills and Accounts
VIII.E. Approve the May 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
VIII.F. Approve the May 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
VIII.G. Approve the 2025-2026 Board of Education Calendar
VIII.H. Approve the Hiring of the Following Professional Staff
VIII.I. Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Establish Employment Conditions and Contracts for At-Will Employees
VIII.J. Authorize the Superintendent to Establish Employment Conditions and Contracts for Administrative and Supervisory Staff Members for a Period Not to Exceed Three Fiscal Years. Included in This Group Are the Following Individuals:
  • Stacy Helmboldt, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
  • Laura McFadden, Assistant Superintendent of Finance
  • Lucas Cucci, Business Manager
  • Macy Sanchez, Business Manager
  • Shawn Aimesbury, Director of Athletics
  • Fred Harris, Director of Technology
  • James Hyde, Director of Transportation
  • Wendy Meyer, Director of Communications
  • Laura Montague, Director of Food Service
  • La Nae Noble, Director of Resilience
  • Frank Schumacher, Director of Operations
  • Carl Coffman, Assistant Director of Operations
  • Laurel Triebel, District Literacy Coordinator
  • Jill Shilling, District Math Coordinator
  • Cody Japinga, High School Principal
  • Lindsey Keller, High School Assistant Principal
  • Dayna Lang, High School Assistant Principal
  • Allison Olson, Alternative Education Principal
  • Robert Allison, Dean of Student Services
  • Shannon Walker, 7-8 Academy Principal
  • Trudy Stitt, 7-8 Academy Assistant Principal
  • Elizabeth Hodges, 5-6 Academy Principal
  • Kelsey Shriver, 5-6 Academy Assistant Principal
  • Heather Fausey-Riley, Elementary Principal
  • Michele Lamb, Elementary Principal
  • Amber Miller, Elementary, Principal
  • Tara Rice, Elementary Principal
VIII.K. Award the 2025-2026 Food Service Bids to the Following Vendors:
  • Milk: Cedar Crest
  • Linen: Continental Linen Service
  • Pizza: Domino's
  • Bread: Ed's Breads
VIII.L. Approve the 2025-2026 MHSAA Membership Resolution
VIII.M. Approve the 2025-2026 Community Unlimited – Great Start Readiness Program Memorandum of Understanding
VIII.N. Approve the 2025-2026 Saturday Japanese School Lease Agreement
VIII.O. Approve the 2025-2026 School-Based Community Nursing Agreement
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Approve the 2025-2026 Budget
IX.B. Approve the 2024-2025 Second Budget Amendment
IX.C. Approve the 2025 Tax Rate Request
IX.D. Approve the Purchase and Implementation of "Amplify CKLA" for Grade 5 and "Amplify ELA" for Grade 6, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,873.40, to be Funded by 35M Grant Funds
IX.E. Approve the Project Updates for the Installation of Lockdown Strobes Exterior Safety Warning Lights from Knightwatch, in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000, to be Funded by 31AA Grant Funds
X. ITEMS FOR NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - July 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  • Appointment of CASB Board Representative & Alternate 
  • Appointment of MASB Board Representative & Alternate 
  • Award Nomination Committee Recommendation
  • Expulsion Reinstatement Recommendation
  • 2025-2026 Superintendent Goals/Amended Superintendent Contract
XI. CLOSED SESSION
XI.A. The Board of Education Will Hold a Closed Session Pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976), Which Is "For Strategy and Negotiation Sessions Connected with the Negotiation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement."
XI.B. The Board of Education Will Hold a Closed Session Pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976), Which Is "For Discussion and Deliberation About the Superintendent's Evaluation."
XII. ACTION ITEM
  • Approve the 2024-2025 Superintendent Evaluation
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. OPENING OF THE MEETING
Subject:
I.A. Call to Order
Subject:
I.B. Roll Call
Description:
Eric Greene, President
Aisha Coulson-Walters, Vice President
Jeff Perry, Treasurer
Sara Johnson, Secretary
Dr. Michael Glass, Trustee
Melissa Metzger, Trustee
Angela Myers, Trustee
Subject:
I.C. Members Absent
Subject:
I.D. Others Present
Subject:
I.E. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
II. ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Subject:
II.A. The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Opened at __:__ PM.
Subject:
II.B. Budget Hearing Public Comment
Subject:
II.C. The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Closed at __:__ PM.
Subject:
III. REVISION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Description:
Any revisions to the agenda must be approved before proceeding. 
Recommended Action: That the Board of Education approves the agenda as printed.
Subject:
IV. RECOGNITIONS AND COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
Subject:
IV.A. Board of Education Members
Subject:
IV.B. Administration
Subject:
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Description:
A member of the public may address the Board briefly (up to three minutes) or may request to be scheduled on the agenda of a future meeting.
Subject:
VI. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
VI.A. Bond Update
Presenter: Jenae Kuipers
Subject:
VI.B. NWEA/MAP Data Update
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt
Subject:
VI.C. ELA Instructional Resources Proposal
Presenter: Stacy Helmboldt
Subject:
VI.D. Lockdown Strobes Proposal Update
Presenter: Wendy Meyer
Subject:
VI.E. 2025-2026 Budget
Presenter: Laura McFadden
Subject:
VI.F. 2024-2025 Second Budget Amendment
Presenter: Laura McFadden
Subject:
VI.G. 2025 Tax Rate Request
Presenter: Laura McFadden
Subject:
VI.H. Public Input Report
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson
Subject:
VI.I. Retirements/Resignations/Leaves of Absence
Presenter: Dr. William Patterson
Subject:
VII. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
VII.A. Legislative Committee Update
Subject:
VII.B. First Read – 2006-GP–Behavior
Subject:
VII.C. Appointment of Two Board Members to Serve on the Board of Education Expulsion Committee
Description:
The reviewing committee will consist of two board members, one school administrator, one teacher, and one parent of a student currently enrolled with the school district.
Subject:
VII.D. 2025-2026 Board of Education Calendar
Subject:
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve the May 2025 Expenditures by Fund
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve the May 2025 Financials
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve the May 2025 Food Service Report
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve the May 2025 Bills and Accounts
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve the May 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve the May 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
VIII.G. Approve the 2025-2026 Board of Education Calendar
Subject:
VIII.H. Approve the Hiring of the Following Professional Staff
Subject:
VIII.I. Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Establish Employment Conditions and Contracts for At-Will Employees
Subject:
VIII.J. Authorize the Superintendent to Establish Employment Conditions and Contracts for Administrative and Supervisory Staff Members for a Period Not to Exceed Three Fiscal Years. Included in This Group Are the Following Individuals:
  • Stacy Helmboldt, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
  • Laura McFadden, Assistant Superintendent of Finance
  • Lucas Cucci, Business Manager
  • Macy Sanchez, Business Manager
  • Shawn Aimesbury, Director of Athletics
  • Fred Harris, Director of Technology
  • James Hyde, Director of Transportation
  • Wendy Meyer, Director of Communications
  • Laura Montague, Director of Food Service
  • La Nae Noble, Director of Resilience
  • Frank Schumacher, Director of Operations
  • Carl Coffman, Assistant Director of Operations
  • Laurel Triebel, District Literacy Coordinator
  • Jill Shilling, District Math Coordinator
  • Cody Japinga, High School Principal
  • Lindsey Keller, High School Assistant Principal
  • Dayna Lang, High School Assistant Principal
  • Allison Olson, Alternative Education Principal
  • Robert Allison, Dean of Student Services
  • Shannon Walker, 7-8 Academy Principal
  • Trudy Stitt, 7-8 Academy Assistant Principal
  • Elizabeth Hodges, 5-6 Academy Principal
  • Kelsey Shriver, 5-6 Academy Assistant Principal
  • Heather Fausey-Riley, Elementary Principal
  • Michele Lamb, Elementary Principal
  • Amber Miller, Elementary, Principal
  • Tara Rice, Elementary Principal
Subject:
VIII.K. Award the 2025-2026 Food Service Bids to the Following Vendors:
  • Milk: Cedar Crest
  • Linen: Continental Linen Service
  • Pizza: Domino's
  • Bread: Ed's Breads
Subject:
VIII.L. Approve the 2025-2026 MHSAA Membership Resolution
Subject:
VIII.M. Approve the 2025-2026 Community Unlimited – Great Start Readiness Program Memorandum of Understanding
Subject:
VIII.N. Approve the 2025-2026 Saturday Japanese School Lease Agreement
Subject:
VIII.O. Approve the 2025-2026 School-Based Community Nursing Agreement
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the 2025-2026 Budget
Subject:
IX.B. Approve the 2024-2025 Second Budget Amendment
Subject:
IX.C. Approve the 2025 Tax Rate Request
Subject:
IX.D. Approve the Purchase and Implementation of "Amplify CKLA" for Grade 5 and "Amplify ELA" for Grade 6, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,873.40, to be Funded by 35M Grant Funds
Subject:
IX.E. Approve the Project Updates for the Installation of Lockdown Strobes Exterior Safety Warning Lights from Knightwatch, in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000, to be Funded by 31AA Grant Funds
Subject:
X. ITEMS FOR NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - July 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  • Appointment of CASB Board Representative & Alternate 
  • Appointment of MASB Board Representative & Alternate 
  • Award Nomination Committee Recommendation
  • Expulsion Reinstatement Recommendation
  • 2025-2026 Superintendent Goals/Amended Superintendent Contract
Subject:
XI. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
XI.A. The Board of Education Will Hold a Closed Session Pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976), Which Is "For Strategy and Negotiation Sessions Connected with the Negotiation of a Collective Bargaining Agreement."
Subject:
XI.B. The Board of Education Will Hold a Closed Session Pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976), Which Is "For Discussion and Deliberation About the Superintendent's Evaluation."
Subject:
XII. ACTION ITEM
  • Approve the 2024-2025 Superintendent Evaluation
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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