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 2025-2026. 
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 2025-2026.
VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2025-2026. 
VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Lynne Cowart as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2025-2026. 
VIII. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Funds -  Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career Connect Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
D. Payroll Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
E. Treasury Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
IX. 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. 
X. 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.
XI. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2025-2026
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante and Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2025-2026.
XII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
XIII. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
XIV. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
XV. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF AND GUESTS
XVI. CONSENT AGENDA
XVI.A. Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2025
XVI.B. Approval of New Hire
XVI.C. Approval of Monthly Financial Report 
XVI.D. Approval of Head Start Financial Report 
XVII. PRESENTATIONS 
XVII.A. HUMANeX Culture Survey - Meredith Lewis & Diane Owen-Rogers 
XVII.B. Business Services Continuous Improvement Update - Scott Thomas, Brad Storms, Phillip Heasley & Jill Latham 
XVIII. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS
XVIII.A. Early Childhood Report - Rachel Roberts
XVIII.B. Special Education Update - Angela Telfer 
XVIII.C. Career Connect Update - Eric Stewart, Sarah Mansberger & Paige Daniels
XVIII.D. Educator Supports Update - Mindy Miller & Stephanie Brown 
XVIII.E. Operational Supports Update:
XVIII.E.1. Human Resources Update - Meredith Lewis
XVIII.E.2. Technology & Operations Update - Brian Schupbach 
XIX. Superintendent Report- Dr. Dedrick Martin
XX. Thrun Law Notes
XX.A. Correspondence/Informational
XXI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
XXI.A. Approval for the purchase of a Ford F-150 truck for use by the maintenance manager as presented. 
XXI.B. Appove expanding the YAAs student enrollment guidelines to encompass sixth through twelfth grade beginning iwth the 2025-2026 academic year. 
XXI.C. Approve the purchase of Career Connect Campus Equipment and Hand Tools in the amount of $33,839.00 as presented 
XXI.D. Reading and Approval of Kalamazoo RESA Board Policy additions, deletions and revisions
XXI.D.1. Policy 0131.1 - Bylaws and Policies 
XXI.D.2. Policy 2340 Revised Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips 
XXI.D.3. Policy 5320 Revised Immunization 
XXI.D.4. Policy 5330 Revised Use of Medications 
XXI.D.5. Policy 5330.01Revised Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
XXI.D.6. Policy 5350 Revised Student Health, Well-being, and Suicide Prevention
XXI.D.7. Policy 8320 Personnel Files 
XXI.D.8. Policy 8500 Revised Food Services 
XXI.D.9. Policy 8510 Revised Wellness 
XXII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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Subject:
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Subject:
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.
Subject:
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 2025-2026. 
Subject:
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 2025-2026.
Subject:
VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2025-2026. 
Subject:
VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Lynne Cowart as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2025-2026. 
Subject:
VIII. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Funds -  Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career Connect Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
D. Payroll Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
E. Treasury Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
Subject:
IX. 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:
X. 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:
XI. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2025-2026
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante and Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2025-2026.
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Subject:
XIII. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Subject:
XIV. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Subject:
XV. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF AND GUESTS
Subject:
XVI. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
XVI.A. Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.B. Approval of New Hire
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.C. Approval of Monthly Financial Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI.D. Approval of Head Start Financial Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII. PRESENTATIONS 
Subject:
XVII.A. HUMANeX Culture Survey - Meredith Lewis & Diane Owen-Rogers 
Subject:
XVII.B. Business Services Continuous Improvement Update - Scott Thomas, Brad Storms, Phillip Heasley & Jill Latham 
Subject:
XVIII. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE REPORTS
Subject:
XVIII.A. Early Childhood Report - Rachel Roberts
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII.B. Special Education Update - Angela Telfer 
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII.C. Career Connect Update - Eric Stewart, Sarah Mansberger & Paige Daniels
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII.D. Educator Supports Update - Mindy Miller & Stephanie Brown 
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII.E. Operational Supports Update:
Subject:
XVIII.E.1. Human Resources Update - Meredith Lewis
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII.E.2. Technology & Operations Update - Brian Schupbach 
Attachments:
Subject:
XIX. Superintendent Report- Dr. Dedrick Martin
Attachments:
Subject:
XX. Thrun Law Notes
Subject:
XX.A. Correspondence/Informational
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
XXI.A. Approval for the purchase of a Ford F-150 truck for use by the maintenance manager as presented. 
Subject:
XXI.B. Appove expanding the YAAs student enrollment guidelines to encompass sixth through twelfth grade beginning iwth the 2025-2026 academic year. 
Subject:
XXI.C. Approve the purchase of Career Connect Campus Equipment and Hand Tools in the amount of $33,839.00 as presented 
Subject:
XXI.D. Reading and Approval of Kalamazoo RESA Board Policy additions, deletions and revisions
Subject:
XXI.D.1. Policy 0131.1 - Bylaws and Policies 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.2. Policy 2340 Revised Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.3. Policy 5320 Revised Immunization 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.4. Policy 5330 Revised Use of Medications 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.5. Policy 5330.01Revised Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.6. Policy 5350 Revised Student Health, Well-being, and Suicide Prevention
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.7. Policy 8320 Personnel Files 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.8. Policy 8500 Revised Food Services 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXI.D.9. Policy 8510 Revised Wellness 
Attachments:
Subject:
XXII. ADJOURNMENT

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