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.

Chris Geck from Plante Moran will present the 2024-2025 audit results for Lake Shore Public Schools. The audit included all funds of the School District, federal programs, as well as bond compliance testing. The annual audit is required under State Law for all Michigan School Districts. The presentation will provide the outcome of the audit as well as financial highlights for the General Fund.
 

Move to approve the following:

• Minutes Regular Board Meeting October 27, 2025
• Minutes Special Board Meeting October 27, 2025
• October Check Register
• October Investment Log
• October Purchase Card Report
• October SACC Report
• October Food Service Report

Recommendation for approval of the following personnel report:

 

RESIGNATIONS

Lake Shore Federation of Teachers(LSFT), Local 01465

• Lauren Debrowski —  LSFT Teacher, Masonic Heights Elementary; effective December 19, 2025.

Non-Unit

• Abigail Finazzo — NU-S Caregiver, Early Childhood Center; effective October 19, 2025.

 

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

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

• James Delong — LSFSS Middle School Campus Monitor, Kennedy Middle School; effective October 27, 2025; Class C-A.

Non-Unit

• Kidary Dozier — NU-S Behavior Technician, Violet Elementary; effective October 18, 2025; ASC3B, Step 4.

• Sequoia DuPree — NU-S Behavior Technician, Violet Elementary; effective October 17, 2025; ASC3B, Step 4.

President Ziegler shall open the Public Hearing to hear any testimony forthcoming from the community regarding the proposed Summer Property Levy.

The meeting was called to order at ____________ p.m.

The meeting was closed at ______________ p.m.
 

In order to be in compliance with the Revised School Code, Section 380.1613, it is required that a Notice of Public Meeting be circulated in a newspaper publication in connection with the annual summer property tax levy, and requires formal action of the Board of Education prior to January 1^st every year to continue the summer tax levy.

This resolution was prepared by Ryan Nicholson of the Thrun Law Firm. Its purpose is to authorize the issuance of a portion of the bonds previously approved by District voters, in an amount not to exceed $17,055,000, as the third series of bonds.
                                
                                 This issuance represents the third and final installment of the bond program that was approved by voters on May 3, 2022, which provided the District with authority to issue up to $66,765,000 in capital project bonds.
                                
                                 Proceeds from Series III will support school additions, renovations, structural improvements, security enhancements, athletic fields, facilities, and related capital improvements.

                                 There will be no change to the debt mileage rate of 7.00, which has remained unchanged since 2016.
 

The district, in partnership with Partners in Architecture, solicited bids for thirty-seven (37) different furniture products for the Lake Shore Administration Center, Community Center and ECC furniture project. On October 17, three (3) bids were received.

Following a comprehensive review, the district selected Dew-El (Holland, MI) to supply and install workstations, desks, tables, soft seating, and storage solutions, as outlined in the enclosed bid tabulation.

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

Enclosure: Partners in Architecture recommendation letter (dated November 18, 2025) and Bid Tabulation
 

The district has entered into Bid Package #7 of its 2022 bond issue. This package includes building renovations and an addition at Violet Elementary; new artificial turf for the football, baseball, and softball fields, including dugouts, spectator stands, and a pavilion; construction of an 1/8-mile track; synthetic surface replacement for the High School running track; interior courtyard renovations; installation of a new rooftop unit at Masonic Heights; and construction of a staff restroom at the future North Lake High School.

The district collected 57 bids for this project. Following a thorough analysis, contractor evaluations, and post-bid deliberations, the lowest, qualified, and complete bidder for each scope of work was identified. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with completion anticipated by the end of spring 2027.

Recommended Action:  Move to approve contracts for work at Violet Elementary School, Districtwide Athletics and Courtyard Improvements at a cost not to exceed $11,481,597. The contractors and corresponding project amounts are listed below.
 

Bid Category	Contractor	BP #7 Base Bid	Total Recommended Contract Amount
02 4119 Selective Demolition	Blue Star Demoliton	$120,855	$120,855
03 0000 Concrete	DSP Constructors (LSHS,Kennedy, Masonic Heights, North Lake)	$602,373	$673,287
	Alternate #1 (1/8 Mile Running Track - Kennedy Middle School)	$70,914
	McCarthy Construction (Violet)	$232,169	$232,169
04 2000 Masonry	Masonry Solutions Midwest LLC	$662,300	$662,300
05 1000 Structural Steel	Great Lakes Welding and Fabrication, LLC	$124,000	$319,000
06 0000 General Trades	BJC Services, Inc	$285,185	$285,185
06 1000 Carpentry	BJC Services, Inc	$776,000	$776,000
07 4213 Metal Wall Panels	Liberty Sheet Metal	$237,950	$237,950
07 5000 Roofing	Esko Roofing and Sheet Metal	$112,238	$112,238
08 8000 Aluminum Entrances	Daniels Glass Co. Inc	$92,648	$92,648
09 6500 Flooring	Omega Floors	$61,500	$61,500
09 9000 Painting	KV Painting	$33,070	$33,070
23 0000 Mechanical	Air King Heating and Cooling	$573,569	$573,569
26 0000 Electrical	Max Electric LLC	$331,600	$331,600
31 0000 Site Work and 31 2200 Synthetic Turf Systems	Cortis Brothers Trucking & Excavating	$3,488,350	$5,242,750
	Alternate #1 (1/8 Mile Running Track - Kennedy Middle School)	$569,700
	Alternate #2 (Baseball Field Synthetic Turf)	$575,200
	Alternate #3 (Softball Field Synthetic Turf)	$219,900
	Alternate #5 (Running Track - Lake Shore High School)	$313,700
	Alternate #6 (Shock Pad below new synthetic turf at LSHS football field)	$75,900
Fencing and Gates	Action Traffic Maintenance	$683,694	$683,694
TOTAL CONTRACTOR DIRECT COST			$10,437,815
Construction Contingency (10%)			$1,043,782
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST			$11,481,597

Enclosures: Barton Malow award recommendation letter dated November 21, 2025                 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Board hereby resolves to opt in and accept Section 31aa Funding, subject to the conditions provided in MCL 388.1631aa. The Board acknowledges and affirms that it has been advised of the potential risks and consequences associated with waiving the attorney-client or other applicable privileges related to a "mass casualty event". Subject to Paragraph 2 below, the Board affirmatively waives any privilege that may otherwise protect information from disclosure in the event of a "mass casualty event" and consents to be subject to and comply with a comprehensive investigation following such an event, as described in MCL 388.1631aa, but only to the minimal extent legally required to obtain such funding.
2. To the extent allowed by law, any waiver or consent authorized by Paragraph 1 above shall: (a) be limited in time to State fiscal year 2025/2026 or any shorter duration consistent with applicable law, and (b) not be effective unless or until a "mass casualty event" as described in MCL 388.1631aa occurs, and (c) apply only to information related to that "mass casualty event."
3. This Board authorizes and directs [name], Superintendent of Schools, or designee, to notify MDE as necessary of the District’s election consistent with this resolution and to take any actions necessary to effectuate the Board’s decision, including the preparation and submission of any opt-in form required by MDE. 
4. Nothing within this resolution, nor by the District’s participation in or acceptance of any funding under MCL 388.1631aa, shall be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the Board’s or the District’s rights to question, dispute, or challenge the validity, legality, or enforceability of any condition, requirement, or limitation imposed by that section or related administrative guidance or the breadth and validity of the related waiver referenced in Paragraph 1 above.
5. In the event the MCL 388.1631aa requirement to waive privilege is modified or removed by the Legislature, or if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that such a requirement is unlawful, it is the Board’s intent that the waiver contained in this resolution will, without action by the Board, be immediately rescinded and no longer have any legal effect.
6. This resolution and waiver do not apply to any "mass casualty event" occurring before the date of this resolution.
7. The Board reserves the right to rescind or modify this resolution prior to a "mass casualty event" to conform to any subsequent change in law or interpretation by a court of competent jurisdiction or MDE.
8. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded.

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 will visit sites of historical significance and importance to the United States to gain a better understanding of the beginnings of our government and country.

Students, teachers, and chaperones depart by deluxe motor coach on Monday, October 5, 2026 and return on Friday, October 9, 2026. Lodging accommodations at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 9101 Basil Court, Largo, Maryland 20774. Phone 303-636-6090. The cost per student is $1099.

Three bids are included. The third quote for World Strides is recommended based on previous working experiences.

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

Recommend the December 22, 2025, Regular Board of Education meeting be changed to January 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be combined with the scheduled Board of Education Organizational Meeting on that date and time.