Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Consent Action Items
IV. Good News
V. Superintendent Informational Report
V.A. Student Representative Report
V.B. Student Enrollment Update
VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
VI.A. Community Connections Committee
VI.B. Facilities & Finance Committee
VI.C. Student Success Committee 
VII. Superintendent Recommendations
VII.A. Budget Modification #3
VII.B. Vehicle Conditional Bid
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Other Matters - Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Rachel Wade
Description:
At this time, the Board will conduct the routine activities related to calling the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.


INTRODUCTIONS will be conducted by the Board President.
 
Subject:
II. Approval of Agenda
Presenter:
Rachel Wade
Description:
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:
 
Subject:
III. Approval of Consent Action Items
Presenter:
Rachel Wade
Description:
The Board may approve these Consent Action items with the following motion:


Minutes - that the minutes of the March 10, 2025, regular meeting be approved as presented; and

Financial Statement & Bills - that the March 2025 financial statements be accepted, and the March 2025 payrolls be approved for payment as presented.
 
Subject:
IV. Good News
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:
First, we recognize the six wrestlers who competed in the State finals.

Then, we’ll hear from some Middle School Students who will share the highlights of their trip to  Washington, D.C.
 
Subject:
V. Superintendent Informational Report
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:
We have entered the after-spring-break time that includes a lot of standardized testing.  Students in 3rd through 8th grade have started MSTEP testing which will go on for a few weeks.  And the middle and high school will have PSAT and SAT testing over that same time frame.  These tests are stressful for students, and staff, and include a change in daily schedules and routines.  Of course, we work hard for our students to have the knowledge, skills, and environments to achieve their best results.

This time of year also includes enrollment for the upcoming school year.  We have meetings scheduled at each elementary for families who have a 4 or 5 year old interested in attending Kindergarten or Young 5’s next year.  These meetings will be on April 23rd at both 8am and 6pm at each elementary building.  We have posted all of this information on our website and through our social media platforms.

And starting on April 23rd, our School of Choice window opens.  From April 23 through May 18, families who do not live in the Lakeshore boundary can apply to be a Lakeshore student.  We have openings at each grade level and will provide acceptance letters to those families after the May 18th deadline.  For more information, families can read through the enrollment section on our District website.

This is definitely an exciting time of year for our District!  Spring Sports are all in season, our robotics team is headed to the World championships, and our performing arts are gearing up for their spring performances.  And before we know it, we will have graduation!
Subject:
V.A. Student Representative Report
Presenter:
Kennedy Bowman
Subject:
V.B. Student Enrollment Update
Presenter:
Tracy Althouse
Description:
Tonight, Tracy Althouse will give a presentation on the historical student enrollment data as well as the projected enrollment for the next five years. 
Subject:
VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
Subject:
VI.A. Community Connections Committee
Presenter:
Jessica Bigley
Description:
The Community Connections Committee met on Tuesday, April 8.  Present at the meeting were Scott Allan, Rachel Wade, Susan Toothman, Greg Eding, and Jessica Bigley. The Committee continued reviewing the plan for the Showcase 2025 event that will be held on April 28th at the middle school.  Susan also reviewed social media stats from the past month, and the upcoming wellness challenge taking place with staff in the last quarter of the school year.
 
Subject:
VI.B. Facilities & Finance Committee
Presenter:
Griffin Ott
Description:
On Tuesday, April 8, the Facilities and Finance Committee met consisting of Rachel Wade, Lori VonKoenig, Greg Eding, Tracy Althouse, and Griffin Ott.

Items discussed but not limited to include the following:
 
  • Tracy discussed the monthly financials which included the District’s investments for all funds, cash received and checks written during the month and balances of trust and accounts.   She also presented the year to date sinking fund expenditures and bond expenditures.
  • The committee discussed the amount of excess equity received over the past 10 years from Berrien RESA.  It was noted that while the last two years have been higher than previous years, the amount is not known until after RESA’s year audit, and fluctuates greatly from year to year.
  • Tracy presented April’s budget modification which will be discussed at tonight’s Board meeting.  Various conversations were had including preliminary enrollment projections and state aid revenue projections based on the governor’s proposal.
  • Greg discussed upcoming Contract Management Committee negotiations.
Subject:
VI.C. Student Success Committee 
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
The Student Success Committee met on Tuesday, March 25.  Present in the meeting were Bill Scaletta, Jessica Bigley, Jeron Blood, Natalie Macerata, Greg Eding, and Jason Beckrow.  The committee discussed student behavior at the elementary, middle and high school levels.  Jeron explained the implementation of each building’s PBIS and behavior system, and the progress of the buildings who are further along in their implementation.  Natalie discussed the English Language Learner programming in the District and how that has evolved in the last few years.
 
Subject:
VII. Superintendent Recommendations
Subject:
VII.A. Budget Modification #3
Presenter:
Tracy Althouse
Description:
Tonight, Tracy Althouse will review Quarterly Budget Modification #3 and recommend adoption by the Board. 
 
Subject:
VII.B. Vehicle Conditional Bid
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:
At the recommendation of Operations Manager Nick White, we recommend issuing a conditional bid with the intent of purchasing a 10-passenger van not to exceed $39,000.00.  General funds would be used for this purchase.
 
Subject:
VIII. Public Comment
Presenter:
Rachel Wade
Description:
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.
 
Subject:
IX. Other Matters - Adjournment
Presenter:
Rachel Wade
Description:
PLEASE NOTE:  The May 12 Board meeting will start at 5:00 PM due to a high school event that evening.


A.  Board Meeting Evaluation - Evaluations are available for the audience.

B.  Suggested Meeting Guide - Enclosed is the Suggested Meeting Guide for Board members to review.
                              
C.  Adjournment -
 

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