Roll Call of present members:
President- Kurt Ziegler
Vice-President- Susan DeLong
Secretary- Elizabeth Munger
Treasurer- Amy Thomas-August
Trustee- Kenneth Gulock
Trustee- Amber Hildebrand
Trustee- Wendy Tobias

This agenda item is the opportunity for the audience to address the Board on any agenda item. The Board will take no action on issues brought before it at this time but may refer such issues to the administration for further study. 

In keeping with Board Policy po0167.3 the following rules apply to audience participation:

To permit fair and orderly public expression, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at public meetings of the Board and publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings and in Board committee meetings.

The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its conduct.
The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules:

1. Public participation shall be permitted at a time as determined by the presiding officer. 
2. Anyone with concerns related to the operation of the schools or to matters within the authority of the Board may participate during the public portion of a meeting. 
3. Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting. 
4. Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name; address; group affiliation, if and when appropriate. 
5. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration.
6. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 
7. Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants.
8. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually.

Move to approve the following:

• Minutes Regular Board Meeting February 24, 2025
• February Check Register
• February Investment Log
• February Purchase Card Report
• February SACC Report
• February Food Service Report

Recommendation for approval of the following personnel report:

AFSCME LOCAL 1217
(American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees)
Motion to accept the resignation of:

• Lisa Griffin, Kitchen Helper, Masonic Heights Elementary, effective March 19, 2025.

LSFT LOCAL 1465 (Lake Shore Federation of Teachers)
Motion to approve the employment of:

• Chelsea Dansbury, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Rodgers Elementary, effective March 17, 2025. MA Step 8.

NON-UNIT
Motion to accept the resignation of:

• Kara Gardner-Garborg, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Districtwide, effective April 2, 2025.
• Victoria Lukasik, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Districtwide, effective March 14, 2025.

Background:
Annually it is the responsibility of the Department of Employee Services to recommend to the Board of Education contract status and/or extensions for personnel who are not members of a bargaining unit.

Recommendation:
Move to approve the extension of certain Administrative Employee Contracts as recommended by the Department of Employee Services.

 

The district, along with Partners in Architecture, solicited bids for the Rodgers Elementary School furniture project. On March 14^th, five (5) bids were received.

Following a comprehensive review, the district selected three (3) vendors: Dew-El (Holland, MI), Great Lakes Furniture (St. Clair Shores, MI), and KI (Milford, MI).  These vendors will supply and install forty-one (41) different furniture products, as detailed in the enclosed bid tabulation. 

The selection was based on competitive pricing, product and service quality, vendor qualifications, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness to the RFP requirements. This decision ensures the district secures the best combination of value, quality, and service. The purchase will be funded through the 2024 Series II Bond.
 

As part of our Continuous Improvement process, aligned to the District Strategic Plan, identification of a program that addresses K-5 math essential practices and Michigan K-5 Mathematics standards was initiated in 2023.  Led by LSPS Elementary Math Coach (at the time) with support from MISD elementary math consultants, work included research into potential programs, spiraled professional learning focused on Math Essential Practices for all K-5 teachers, and formation of a math committee to review the work and make recommendations for pilot(s). All teachers that applied to be on the committee were accepted through a contractual collaborative process with LSFT. After the math committee created a pilot pathway, additional teachers were recruited to pilot Everyday Math during the 24/25 school year, ensuring every grade level was represented across the district, and every elementary building had a minimum of one lower el and one upper el teacher participating.  The committee has recommended, after review by the District Curriculum Council, that Everyday Math be adopted for K-5 beginning with the 2025/26 school year.                                                 
 
McGraw Hill Everyday Math is a research-based comprehensive K-5 program designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of math as well as powerful, life-long habits of mind such as perseverance, creative thinking, and the ability to express and defend their reasoning.
 
Everyday Math emphasizes the application of mathematics to real-world situations; includes time for whole-class instruction as well as small-group, partner, or individual activities, with opportunities for open-ended problem solving, hands-on explorations, long-term projects, and ongoing practice; provides numerous opportunities for basic skills practice and review; students are encouraged to explain and discuss their mathematical thinking, and provided opportunities to verbalize their thoughts,  clarify their thinking,  and gain insights from others;  provide opportunities for family members to participate in students' mathematical learning; and teaches students how to use technology appropriately, with calculator extensions and online activities and games 
 
The copyright is Version 4, from 2020. Both print and digital resources are included.
 
McGraw Hill has submitted a six year proposal for K-5 grades which includes extension materials (games and manipulatives) and professional development. The six-year cost is $409,585.00.
 

The annual cheer camp takes place from July 18-20, 2025 at Alma College, Alma, MI. During camp, the team will learn fundamental and advanced stunts and tumbling skills from state and nationally recognized staff. This experience will give the team an opportunity to travel and bond as a group. The itinerary is included with the field trip request attachment.
 
Overnight accommodations will be at the Alma College dorms, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI. 248-628-3108 
 
The student’s parents will provide transportation with District approved permission slips that include an athletic transportation waiver and a field trip waiver. 

Camp details and itinerary are attached with the field trip request.
 

Students will visit sites of historical significance and importance to the United States. Students will gain a better understanding of the beginnings of our government and country. This annual field trip aligns with what the students are learning in their social studies classes and the visit to the Smithsonian aligns with their science curriculum.

Students, teachers, and chaperones depart by deluxe motor coach on Monday, October 6, 2025 and return on Friday, October 10, 2025. Lodging accommodations at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 9101 Basil Court, Largo, Maryland 20774. The cost per student is $1099.

Recommending World Strides based on previous working experiences and their 3-year agreement for travel in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to keep the costs down for students.

District approved permission slips that include full medical information will be used. The travel agent, World Strides, and individual medical policies provide insurance.
 

Call for Executive (Closed) Session to discuss a personnel matter.