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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
III. DESIGNATE TIME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
Superintendent recommends that all Board of Education Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Service Center, unless otherwise stated and approved by the Board of Education. All unscheduled special meetings would be pre-approved by the Board and posted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
IV. DESIGNATE SIGNATORY, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AUTHORIZER AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OFFICER
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as bank signatories, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as electronic transfer officers and safety deposit box authorizers for 2024-2025.
V. DESIGNATE ACTING BOARD SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF ELECTED BOARD SECRETARY
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the KRESA Board Recording Secretary to act on behalf of the Board Secretary on any occasion when the Board Secretary may not be in attendance for 2024-2025.
VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2024-2025. 
VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Ms. Lynne Cowart as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2024-2025. 
VIII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION BOARD
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Dr. Delores Myers as Board of Education representative to the Kalamazoo RESA Foundation Board for 2024-2025.
IX. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career and Technical Education Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund 
D. Payroll Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund 
E. Treasury Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
X. TREASURER'S BOND
Treasurer's Bond for the Superintendent and Treasurer is included as part of the Crime Coverage - Employee Dishonesty Blanket Bond in the amount of $500,000. 
XI. DESIGNATE LEGAL ADVISORS TO KALAMAZOO RESA
Superintendent recommends that the following be designated legal advisors to Kalamazoo RESA:
A. Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.
B. Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
C. Clark Hill PLC
D. Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP
E. Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP
F. Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
XII. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2024-2025
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante and Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2024-2025.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
XIV. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
XV. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
XVI. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF AND GUESTS
XVI.A. Jim Steiner - Plante Moran RealPoint
XVI.B. Jake Miller - CSM
XVII. CONSENT AGENDA
XVII.A. Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024
XVII.B. Approval of Board of Education Closed Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024 
XVII.C. Approval of New Hire
XVII.D. Approval of Monthly Financial Report 
XVII.E. Approval of Head Start Financial Report 
XVII.F. Approval of MACC Grant in the amount of $20,000
XVII.G. Approval of MACC Equipment Grant for $30,000
XVIII. PRESENTATIONS 
XVIII.A. HumanEX data - Tom Zahrt 
XVIII.B. Quarterly Career Connect Center Update - Jim Steiner & Jim Miller 
XIX. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS
XIX.A. Early Childhood Update 
XIX.A.1. Early Childhood Update - Rachel Roberts 
XIX.B. Special Education Update
XIX.B.1. Special Education Update - Angela Telfer 
XIX.C. Career Connect Update 
XIX.C.1. Career Connect Update - Eric Stewart, Paige Daniels & Sarah Mansberger 
XIX.D. Educator Supports Update
XIX.D.1. Educator Supports Update - Lisa Jenkins-Meredith
XIX.E. Operational Supports Update
XIX.E.1. Operations Update - Brian Schupbach
XIX.E.2. Deputy Superintendent Report - Tom Zahrt, Sandy Barry-Loken & Meredith Lewis 
XX. Superintendent Update- Dr. Dedrick Martin
XXI. Thrun Law Notes
XXI.A. Correspondence/Informational
XXII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
XXII.A. Approval of 2024-2025 Proposed Board and Superintendent Conferences
XXII.B. Approval of the Head Start 2024 – 2025 Non-Competing Continuation Application
XXII.C. Approval of a passenger van for KRESA Career Connect, as presented
XXII.D. Approve the bid from Vector Technologies for $84,775.00 as presented 
XXII.E. FOIA Appeal - PreK International
XXIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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III. DESIGNATE TIME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
Superintendent recommends that all Board of Education Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Service Center, unless otherwise stated and approved by the Board of Education. All unscheduled special meetings would be pre-approved by the Board and posted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
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IV. DESIGNATE SIGNATORY, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AUTHORIZER AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OFFICER
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as bank signatories, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as electronic transfer officers and safety deposit box authorizers for 2024-2025.
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V. DESIGNATE ACTING BOARD SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF ELECTED BOARD SECRETARY
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the KRESA Board Recording Secretary to act on behalf of the Board Secretary on any occasion when the Board Secretary may not be in attendance for 2024-2025.
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VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2024-2025. 
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VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Ms. Lynne Cowart as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2024-2025. 
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VIII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION BOARD
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Dr. Delores Myers as Board of Education representative to the Kalamazoo RESA Foundation Board for 2024-2025.
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IX. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career and Technical Education Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund 
D. Payroll Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund 
E. Treasury Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
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X. TREASURER'S BOND
Treasurer's Bond for the Superintendent and Treasurer is included as part of the Crime Coverage - Employee Dishonesty Blanket Bond in the amount of $500,000. 
Subject:
XI. DESIGNATE LEGAL ADVISORS TO KALAMAZOO RESA
Superintendent recommends that the following be designated legal advisors to Kalamazoo RESA:
A. Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.
B. Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
C. Clark Hill PLC
D. Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP
E. Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP
F. Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
Subject:
XII. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2024-2025
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante and Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2024-2025.
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Subject:
XIV. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
XV. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Subject:
XVI. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF AND GUESTS
Subject:
XVI.A. Jim Steiner - Plante Moran RealPoint
Subject:
XVI.B. Jake Miller - CSM
Subject:
XVII. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
XVII.A. Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024
Attachments:
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XVII.B. Approval of Board of Education Closed Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024 
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XVII.C. Approval of New Hire
Attachments:
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XVII.D. Approval of Monthly Financial Report 
Attachments:
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XVII.E. Approval of Head Start Financial Report 
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XVII.F. Approval of MACC Grant in the amount of $20,000
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XVII.G. Approval of MACC Equipment Grant for $30,000
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XVIII. PRESENTATIONS 
Subject:
XVIII.A. HumanEX data - Tom Zahrt 
Subject:
XVIII.B. Quarterly Career Connect Center Update - Jim Steiner & Jim Miller 
Subject:
XIX. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS
Subject:
XIX.A. Early Childhood Update 
Subject:
XIX.A.1. Early Childhood Update - Rachel Roberts 
Attachments:
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XIX.B. Special Education Update
Subject:
XIX.B.1. Special Education Update - Angela Telfer 
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XIX.C. Career Connect Update 
Subject:
XIX.C.1. Career Connect Update - Eric Stewart, Paige Daniels & Sarah Mansberger 
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XIX.D. Educator Supports Update
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XIX.D.1. Educator Supports Update - Lisa Jenkins-Meredith
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XIX.E. Operational Supports Update
Subject:
XIX.E.1. Operations Update - Brian Schupbach
Attachments:
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XIX.E.2. Deputy Superintendent Report - Tom Zahrt, Sandy Barry-Loken & Meredith Lewis 
Attachments:
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XX. Superintendent Update- Dr. Dedrick Martin
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI. Thrun Law Notes
Subject:
XXI.A. Correspondence/Informational
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
XXII.A. Approval of 2024-2025 Proposed Board and Superintendent Conferences
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.B. Approval of the Head Start 2024 – 2025 Non-Competing Continuation Application
Subject:
XXII.C. Approval of a passenger van for KRESA Career Connect, as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII.D. Approve the bid from Vector Technologies for $84,775.00 as presented 
Subject:
XXII.E. FOIA Appeal - PreK International
Attachments:
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XXIII. ADJOURNMENT

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