The Board should consider any changes or additions to the agenda including the potential removal of any matter scheduled as a consent action item.  The Board should approve the agenda with one of the following motions:

Gary Goscenski and Bryn Bogemann from Perspectives Consulting will provide initial information about the survey they are conducting regarding our bond.

The Board may approve the Consent Action items with the following motion:

Minutes - that the minutes of the July 18, 2022, regular meeting be approved as presented; and

Financial Statement & Bills - that the July 2022 financial statements be accepted, and the July 2022 payrolls be approved for payment; and

Support Staff and Administrator/Director Working Guidelines - that the revised Support Staff and Administrator/Director Working Guidelines be approved as presented.
 

We are quickly approaching the start of the school year.  Teachers are getting into their classrooms to organize and prepare, the band is practicing for the upcoming marching season, our admin team has been working on schedules and professional development for staff, our athletic teams have started practicing, and of course the stores all have their "back to school" sales.  It’s looking, sounding and feeling like school is starting soon.

 

In July, 45 teachers and administrators attended a three day Professional Learning Communities conference in Grand Rapids.  I was also able to attend, and it was great to learn together and have fun as a group.  This conference included some of the best presenters in the world.  One of my takeaways from the conference was the importance of building a culture focused on the success of ALL students.  And the responsibility and control that every person has in creating that culture.  A huge thank you to the 45 staff that attended, and to the LEF for their financial support in making this opportunity happen.

 

Through the generosity of the Dominion family and Bancroft family, we have two new video boards that have been installed.  One in the football stadium and one in the high school gym.  These boards provide quite a "wow" factor for those attending and participating in the games.  I was on the football field in mid-day July and was easily able to see the new video board.  We will be utilizing our high school broadcasting courses to help with content and management of these high tech systems.

 

I am excited for the start of the school year and am looking forward to the opening day staff meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd.  It will be great to see everyone again and to get rolling for the school year!

The Michigan Department of Education’s Pupil Accounting Manual dictates that local school boards adopt requirements that define what constitutes full-time status for pupils at all levels. To assure compliance, I am asking the Lakeshore Schools Board of Education to approve the following full-time student status definitions.

Full-time Student Definitions
In-Person Learning:

• Elementary School - Elementary students are considered full-time when they are in attendance for a full morning and full afternoon session each day.
• Middle School - 6^th-8^th Grade students are considered full-time when attending 8 periods each semester.
• High School - 9^th-12^th Grade students are considered full-time when attending 7 periods each semester.  High School students who are "dual-enrolled" in community college or university classes in credit areas specified in the graduation requirements also would meet these requirements. Early Middle College program students must participate in a combination of six courses per semester.

Virtual Instruction (if offered):

• K-5 elementary students, 6^th-8^th grade middle school students, and 9^th-12^th grade high school students enrolled in a virtual academy are considered full-time when they are enrolled in a minimum of 6 virtual courses.

We have three more new hires for professional staff.

Ryan Van Dusen, of Bridgman, has accepted the 5^th grade teaching position at Stewart Elementary.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Western and has taught the last five years for Sodus River School.

Nicole Kaiser, of Granger, IN, will join the high school as the new guidance counselor.  She received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Indiana University, and a Specialist Degree from Southeast Missouri State.  Nicole has been a school counselor with Berrien Springs Schools for a year, and in Mishawaka and Missouri prior to that.

Hillary Smits, of St. Joe, has accepted the 8^th grade Math position.  She received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Western.  Hillary has been with Watervliet Schools for numerous years.
 

The Board President will call on citizens who would like to make comments or express concerns at this time.  The Board of Education Policy, "Public Participation at Board Meetings," applies to this section of the Agenda.
 

Evaluations are available for the audience.

Enclosed is the suggested meeting guide for the Board members to review.

Adjournment