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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance
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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. Community Connections Cmte.
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VI.B. Student Success Committee
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VI.C. Facilities & Finance Committee
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VI.D. Culture & Leadership Committee
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VI.E. MASB Board of Directors Election
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VII. Superintendent Recommendations
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VII.A. Overnight Trips
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VII.B. School Bus Purchase
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VII.C. Stormwater Management
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VIII. Public Comment
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IX. Closed Session
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X. Other Matters - Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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Lakeshore Public Schools
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| Meeting: | February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance
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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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| Presenter: |
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 January 12, 2026, regular meeting be approved as presented; and Financial Statements & Bills - that the January 2026 financial statements be accepted, and the January 2026 payrolls be approved for payment as presented. |
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IV. Good News
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Greg Eding
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Description:
Tonight, we have representatives here from the Roosevelt Student Leadership Team.
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V. Superintendent Informational Report
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Greg Eding
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Description:
This past month has certainly tested our flexibility, but I am incredibly proud of how our staff, students, and families navigated the literal and figurative drifts. Mother Nature was particularly active, delivering significant snowfall that resulted in several school closures. While snow days offer a brief bit of winter magic, they present logistical puzzles for our academic calendar.
Due to the timing of the storms, our secondary exams had to be rescheduled twice. I want to commend our building administrators and teaching staff for their communication and for ensuring students felt prepared despite the shifts in timing. Exams are now successfully completed, and we are moving full steam ahead into the new semester. I recently returned from a productive conference in Kalamazoo, where I engaged with fellow educators on the evolving landscape of pre-K-12 education in Michigan. My key takeaways focused on three pillars: Strategic AI Integration: We explored frameworks for using Artificial Intelligence across the District—not just as a tool for students, but as helpful tools for administrative efficiency and personalized learning. Social Media & District Culture: I gained fresh insights into using our digital platforms to better highlight the incredible work of our personnel. By telling our teachers' stories more effectively, we can continue to improve our internal climate and external community culture. Legislative Updates: I attended sessions on new legislative initiatives, specifically focusing on student cell phone use policies. There is a growing movement at the state level to provide more structure here, and I will be working with our team to ensure our District policies remain in-line with the new laws. |
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V.A. Student Representative Report
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Logan Hendrix
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Description:
Logan Hendrix will address the Board.
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VI. Board of Education Reports/Action
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VI.A. Community Connections Cmte.
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Scott Allan
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Description:
The Community Connections Committee met on Tuesday, January 13. Present at the meeting were Rachel Wade, Jessica Bigley, Susan Toothman, Greg Eding, and Scott Allan. Mrs. Toothman led the discussion on the various forms of communication that the District has used over the past month, including the Looking Inside Lakeshore Schools podcast, the bi-weekly District Pulse staff newsletter, and the various social media outlets that are used. Susan noted that overall social media engagement was down, likely due to the holiday break. The main topic for the month of January was School Board Appreciation Month, which drew a lot of interest from stakeholders. Mr. Eding and Mrs. Toothman also discussed the upcoming plan for expanding our Strategic Plan and doing work in the area of the District’s Mission, Vision and Core Values. This work will be taking place right after Spring break.
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VI.B. Student Success Committee
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Jason Beckrow
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Description:
The Student Success Committee met on Tuesday, January 27. Present at the meeting were Bill Scaletta, Jessica Bigley, Natalie Macerata, Greg Eding, and Jason Beckrow. The committee discussed the upcoming professional development day on February 13th. Mrs. Macerata showed the Elementary plan for the day, which is a café style, bringing in several presenters and providing staff with options based on interest throughout the day. The Secondary plan includes working within Professional Learning Communities in the morning, and in the afternoon, county law enforcement will conduct a safety and security training session. This safety and security training will be duplicated for elementary staff during professional development time in the 2026-27 school year.
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VI.C. Facilities & Finance Committee
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L. VonKoenig
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Description:
On Tuesday, February 3, the Facilities and Finance Committee met, consisting of Rachel Wade, Griffin Ott, Tracy Althouse, Greg Eding and Lori VonKoenig. Mrs. VonKoenig was able to conference call into the meeting. Tracy led a discussion on the monthly financial statement and answered the committee's questions regarding budget-to-actual expenditures. The District’s cash flow looks good through the end of the school year, and year-to-date expenses are in-line with previous years. The committee discussed the current status of the 2023 Bond, noting that a majority of the Bond needs to be spent by July 2027. Greg, Nick and Tracy are working with the construction and architect team to ensure this happens. The Board will soon be presented with more bond projects, including furniture and equipment, in the near future. And Mr. Eding led a short discussion on the status of our union negotiation.
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VI.D. Culture & Leadership Committee
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Bill Scaletta
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Description:
The Culture and Leadership Committee met on Friday, January 9th. Present at the meeting were Susan Toothman, Greg Eding, Griffin Ott, Lori VonKoenig, and Bill Scaletta. Mrs. VonKoenig was able to conference call into the meeting. Mrs. Toothman went through all the ways we are currently recognizing our employees throughout the District. This includes the Best of the Best awards that are presented in the District Pulse, as well as the specific monthly and weekly groups that are recognized, like the first week in February being National School Counselor Week. Mrs. Toothman also talked about the upcoming events that are happening in the District, like the Addams Family Musical at the high school, and Career Day at the middle school. And Mr. Eding led a short discussion on the status of our union negotiations.
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VI.E. MASB Board of Directors Election
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
Three candidates are running for the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Board of Directors for a three-year term to represent Region 6:
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VII. Superintendent Recommendations
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VII.A. Overnight Trips
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Greg Eding
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Description:
INTERNATIONAL CLUB TRIP
The High School International Club is planning a trip to Peru in June 2027 after school lets out. There are currently seven students interested in the hope of increasing this number to 20. The 11-day trip will include exploring and hands-on learning in Lima, Peru; the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon River. HOSA STATE COMPETITION This year the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) State Competition is April 15-18 in Traverse City. Approximately 26 students will be attending to improve their skills, knowledge, and leadership development. KEY CLUB LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Eight to twelve Key Club members would like to attend the Student Leadership Conference, which helps develop leadership and service skills. This year’s conference is February 27-March 1 in Ann Arbor. HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS The Lakeshore Robotics Team, made up of 44 high school students, will be taking two teams and two robots to two District Competitions this year. The first is an overnight trip being held at Battle Creek Lakeview High School from March 5-7. The second trip is not overnight as it is being held at Berrien Springs High School from March 21-22. They also plan to qualify for the State Championship at Saginaw Valley State University from April 15-18. HIGH SCHOOL BAND DISNEY TRIP Seventy students of the marching band are again traveling to Orlando from March 25 to April 1 to perform at Walt Disney World. The majority of this 8 day, 7 night trip will take place over spring break. The itinerary is attached for your review. |
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VII.B. School Bus Purchase
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Greg Eding
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Description:
We are asking the Board to accept the lower of two bids to purchase a new 2026 Blue Bird 88-passenger school bus from Holland Bus Company for $192,306.00. This purchase will ensure fleet consistency and continue our long-standing partnership with a vendor that provides exceptional service for our student transportation needs.
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VII.C. Stormwater Management
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Greg Eding
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Description:
We recommend that the Board approve the attached resolution in support of the Stormwater Management Program Plan as required for our continued regulatory compliance. We are currently working with Arch Environmental to navigate this process and ensure all policies, procedures, and best management practices are properly implemented. This approval will formally authorize the District to enforce necessary controls for illicit discharge elimination and stormwater runoff management.
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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.
"To ensure due process and respect of individual rights, the District maintains a formal process for handling complaints against individuals. A problem involving an individual or specific incident is best handled through administrative channels." "Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments. While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your?statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy,?you may be held legally responsible. If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor." |
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IX. Closed Session
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Rachel Wade
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Description:
CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY MATTER
Hearing - Student #99: The Board entered closed session at _______ p.m. OPEN SESSION |
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X. 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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