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 September 22, 2025
• Minutes Special Board Meeting October 20, 2025
• September Check Register
• September Investment Log
• September Purchase Card Report
• September SACC Report
• September Food Service Report

Recommendation for approval of the following personnel report:
 

RESIGNATIONS

Lake Shore Federation of Support Staff (LSFSS), Local 04793

• Angela Kingrey —  LSFSS Elementary Recess/Lunchroom Monitor, Violet Elementary; effective October 20, 2025.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1217

• Lisa Brass — AFSCME Kitchen Helper, Kennedy Middle School; effective October 6, 2025.

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1217

• Michele Podbielski — AFSCME Food Service Leader, Rodgers Elementary; effective October 20, 2025; AFSCAF5, Step 1.

Lake Shore Federation of Support Staff (LSFSS), Local 04793

• Kim Steis — LSFSS Elementary Recess/Lunchroom Monitor, Rodgers Elementary; effective September 24, 2025; Class A-A.

• Abigail Finazzo — LSFSS SACC Caregiver, Masonic Elementary ; effective September 24, 2025; Class B-A

• Jessica Hall — LSFSS CI/ECSE Special Education Teaching Assistant, Kennedy Middle School; effective October 6, 2025; Class E-A

• Eddee Zuk — LSFSS Special Education Lunchroom Monitor, Violet Elementary; effective October 20, 2025; Class C-A

• Nicole Cherry — LSFSS Elementary Recess/Lunchroom Monitor, Masonic Elementary; effective October 27, 2025; Class A-A

Non-Unit

• Abigail Finazzo — NU-S Caregiver, Early Childhood Center; effective October 16, 2025; SPH8, Step 1.

Following a comprehensive review and recommendation by the Health Insurance Committee—made up of district staff representing all employee groups—and Gallagher Benefit Services, Lake Shore Public Schools will transition the management of district health insurance from MESSA to "The Pool" effective January 1, 2026. This change is intended to provide long-term cost stability, rate protection, and access to utilization data to help the District better manage future plan design. Employees will remain in the same Blue Cross network, ensuring no provider disruption.

The Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) is a Public Employer Pooled Plan (PEPP) authorized under the Public Employees Health Benefit Act, Act 106 of 2007.
 

LSHS Musical Group will travel by parent provided transportation to the Lansing Center in Lansing MI to participate in a theater competition and performance.  Students will memorize and rehearse material before a performance given in front of a crowd providing the opportunity to exhibit leadership and teamwork skills.
 
The field trip dates are December 12-13, 2025. Cost per student is $100. Accommodations are at the Double Tree Hilton, 111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. (517) 482-0188. Itinerary is included.

District-approved permission slips that include full medical information will be used.