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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order/ Welcome
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II. Approval of Agenda
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III. Approval of Consent Action Items
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IV. Good News
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V. Superintendent Informational Report
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V.A. Student Representative Report
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VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
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VI.A. Facilities & Finance Committee
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VI.B. Student Success Committee
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VI.C. Culture & Leadership Committee
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VI.D. Berrien RESA Budget
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VI.E. Berrien RESA Election
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VII. Superintendent Recommendations
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VII.A. Personnel
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VII.B. Staff Bonus
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VIII. Public Comment
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IX. Other Matters - Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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Lakeshore Public Schools
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| Meeting: | May 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. Call to Order/ Welcome
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Rachel Wade
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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. |
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II. Approval of Agenda
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Rachel Wade
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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:
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III. Approval of Consent Action Items
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| Presenter: |
Rachel Wade
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Description:
The Board may approve these Consent Action items with the following motion:
Minutes - that the minutes of the April 14, 2025, regular meeting be approved as presented; and Financial Statement & Bills - that the April 2025 financial statements be accepted, and the April 2025 payrolls be approved for payment as presented; and 2025 Diplomas - that the diplomas be authorized for the 2025 High School Seniors as presented pending satisfactory completion of requirements as approved by the Board of Education." |
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IV. Good News
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Greg Eding
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Description:
Tonight, we have Curriculum Director Natalie Macerata talking about the LETRS Course Completion Recognition, and Stewart Principal Carole Fetke presenting on the 4th Grade Science Pilot Program.
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V. Superintendent Informational Report
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Greg Eding
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Description:
Spring seems to have finally arrived, and we have had some really nice days for outside activities the past few weeks. On Friday, May 9th, we had a field day event for our special education students. This is an annual event that allows our special education students to have a lot of fun through a friendly competition. There were a LOT of smiles and laughter and this is one of the best days of the year.
This past week we celebrated Staff Appreciation Week. Lakeshore has an amazing staff who pride themselves on loving kids and providing an educational experience for each and every student. Research shows that the number one factor in the success of a student are the people who directly work with the student. Thank you for everything. You are appreciated! On April 28th we had our first Lakeshore Showcase event. The event was held at the middle school and focused on providing participants with an overview of goals, programs, and student opportunities throughout the District. All administrators participated throughout the night and the feedback from those present was very positive. We plan to do this each year and will provide more of a focused approach to the event, rather than a high-level overview. The Student Success Committee will be selecting the next Student Representative for the Board in their May meeting. Applications are currently being accepted and interviews will happen during the committee’s next meeting. A big thank you to Kennedy Bowman for being our first student representative! This has been a fun process for myself and the Board, and we have all learned so much. This is the last Board meeting before the end of our school year! Our seniors have their last day on May 16th, and graduation will be held on Thursday, May 22nd. For the remainder of our students, we have half days on June 3, 4, and 5, with the 5th being our last day of school. Congratulations to all of our students and staff on a great school year! |
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V.A. Student Representative Report
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Kennedy Bowman
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Description:
(Kennedy will share at the meeting) |
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VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
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VI.A. Facilities & Finance Committee
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Lori VonKoenig
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Description:
On Tuesday, May 6, the Facilities and Finance Committee met. Those in attendance were Rachel Wade, Griffin Ott, Tracy Althouse, Greg Eding and Lori VonKoenig.
Items discussed but not limited to include the following:
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VI.B. Student Success Committee
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Bill Scaletta
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Description:
The Student Success Committee met on Tuesday, April 29. Present at the meeting were Jessica Bigley, Jason Beckrow, Natalie Macerata, Greg Eding, and Bill Scaletta. The committee discussed the various types of testing going on across the District. The committee also attended a District literacy meeting and discussed the progress of our literacy intervention system.
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VI.C. Culture & Leadership Committee
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Griffin Ott
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Description:
The Culture and Leadership Committee met on May 2. Present at the meeting were Susan Toothman, Greg Eding, and Griffin Ott. The committee discussed various staffing situations in the District, as well as enrollment and staffing for the 2025-26 school year.
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VI.D. Berrien RESA Budget
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
In your materials is a summary of the Berrien RESA General Fund and Special Education Fund Proposed Budgets for the 2025-2026 school year and a copy of the resolution of support to be adopted. Each local Board of Education within the Berrien RESA service area must take action on the proposed General Fund Budget, though the Special Education Budget is informational only. The majority of the local districts must be in support of the budget for it to be officially approved.
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VI.E. Berrien RESA Election
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
The Revised School Code of 1976 requires a constituent school board to designate its representative and identify the intermediate school board candidate(s) the board supports for each position to be filled on the board by a resolution.
The Board shall select a representative and an alternate who will cast votes for our Board’s choices for the Berrien RESA Board of Education vacant positions. This year two members will be elected each for a term of six years, commencing on July 1, 2025. The candidates are: SIX-YEAR TERMS - Vote for 2
The attached resolution fulfills our commitment to appoint a designee and alternate for this purpose as well as direct our designee to vote at the Monday, June 2, 2025, meeting at the Berrien RESA Administrative Center at 5:30 p.m. |
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VII. Superintendent Recommendations
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VII.A. Personnel
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Greg Eding
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Description:
Retirements
Four dedicated veteran educators will be retiring at the end of this school year: Jeff Chorny, who has taught Math & Physics for 32 years and recently added CTE-Electrical at the High School; Leo Stampfly, who has spent 30 years teaching 6th and 7th Grade Social Studies; Amy Czech, who has taught Language Arts & Computers to our Middle School students for 29 years; and Deanna Chorny, who has devoted 34 years to teaching 1st and 2nd Grades at Roosevelt. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their combined total of 125 years of service and wish them all the best in retirement. New Certified Staff Hires We have secured two new certified staff hires for the upcoming school year. Meadow Carr, from Terre Haute, IN, earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State, and will be the Art Teacher at Stewart. Brianna Anthony earned a bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University, and will be dividing her time at the Middle School and Roosevelt as a Special Ed Teacher. Administrator/Director Contract Renewals I recommend that the following Administrators and Directors continue their employment for the 2025-2026 school year: High School Principal Jerry Holtgren and Asst. Principal Mike Vota, Athletic Director Greg Younger, Middle School Principal Allison Arend and Asst. Principal Tim Keathley, Hollywood Elementary Principal Ben McIntyre, Roosevelt Elementary Principal Rachel Kyncl, Stewart Elementary Principal Carole Fetke, Chief Financial Officer Tracy Althouse, Human Resources & Communications Director Susan Toothman, Curriculum Director Natalie Macerata, Food Service Director Pam Greiffendorf, Maintenance & Operations Director Nick White, Student Services Director Jeron Blood, and Technology Director Chris Quartermaine. |
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VII.B. Staff Bonus
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Greg Eding
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Description:
Superintendent Greg Eding is recommending an end of the year bonus for all staff of $800 for all year-round and full-time professional staff, and $400 for all part-time and non-professional staff. The funding for this is from the excess equity the District received from Berrien RESA in the Fall of 2024. These funds were being held for potential mid-year cost increases from proposed legislation, but the legislative bills did not get signed into law. And this is a great time to use these funds, as we just finished Staff Appreciation Week!
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VIII. Public Comment
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Rachel Wade
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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.
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IX. Other Matters - Adjournment
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
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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