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.

In a time full of challenges for public education, our school board members continue to persevere to provide the best possible education for our students. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one of the very small ways to express appreciation for all they do.

School board members represent the views and priorities of their community in the complex system of maintaining and running a district’s public schools. They also reinforce the principle of local control over public education, which is an important, highly valued aspect of education in Michigan.

Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part. No matter what challenges lie ahead for our district in 2025, our school board members will continue to govern to improve student achievement and provide an exceptional education for all our community’s children.

 

Move to approve the following:

• Minutes Organizational Board Meeting January 5, 2026
• Minutes Special Board Meeting January 10, 2026
• December Check Register
• December Investment Log
• December Purchase Card Report
• December SACC Report
• December Food Service Report

Recommendation for approval of the following personnel report:
 
RESIGNATIONS
Lake Shore Federation of Support Staff (LSFSS), Local 04793

• Asia Pullins —  LSFSS Elementary Recess/Lunchroom Monitor, Violet Elementary School; effective January 8, 2026
• Jenna Skrtic —  LSFSS Intervention Specialist, Kennedy Middle School; effective January 16, 2026

 
Lake Shore Federation of Teachers(LSFT), Local 01465

• Justin Winters — LSFT Construction Trades Teacher, Lake Shore High School; effective January 30, 2026
• James Feldman —  LSFT Social Studies Teacher, Lake Shore High School; effective January 23, 2026

 
Non-Unit

• Kidary Dozier — Non-Unit Behavior Technician, Violet Elementary School; effective January 12, 2026

 
RETIREMENTS
Lake Shore Federation of Educational Secretaries (LSFES), Local 06195

• Robin Gill — LSFES HS Athletic Coordinator Secretary (Sec 2), Lake Shore High School; effective January 30, 2026, after 27 years of service. 

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

• Lori Fasano — LSFSS Elementary General Education Teaching Assistant, Rodgers Elementary School; effective January 5, 2026; Class A-B.
• Elizabeth Abel — LSFSS Intervention Specialist, Kennedy Middle School; effective January 6, 2026; Class D-B.

 
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 01217

• Anne Keith — AFSCME Food Service Leader, North Lake High School; effective January 26, 2026; Food Service Leader, Step 1.

 
Non-Unit

• Aeryn Rutt — Non-Unit Behavior Technician, Lake Shore High School; effective January 19, 2026; ASC3B24, Step 6.
• James Feldman — NU-I Social Studies Teacher, North Lake High School; effective January 26, 2026.

Recommend the Lake Shore Public Schools Board of Education approve participation in the Schools of Choice program, for students residing in Macomb County, beginning March 4, 2026, and closing September 11, 2026. 
The Board authorizes the Superintendent to develop administrative guidelines related to criteria for admission and school placement.

A resolution was adopted on November 24, 2025 to authorize the issuance of the 2026 School Building and Site Bonds, Series III. This resolution authorizes the award of the sale of the Bonds, approves the winning bidder, approves the interest rates and final principal amounts of the Bonds, and executes an order approving the sale of the Bonds and to take all other necessary actions required to effectuate the sale, issuance and delivery of the Bonds. 
 

Barton Malow Builders and Partners in Architecture have reviewed the contractor’s proposal and found it to be in order. This change order includes installing playhouse style playground structures, swings and benches on the west side of the building along Harper Avenue. The project will be funded through Series II Bond proceeds.

 

Bid Category	Contractor	Amount
Playground Equipment	Penchura (Brighton, MI)	$182,242.00
TOTAL		$182,242.00

 

The district, in partnership with Barton Malow Builders and Partners in Architecture, solicited bids for the BP No. 8 Community Center Rock Climbing Wall project. On January 21, three (3) bids were received.

Following a comprehensive review, the district selected Rockwerx Climbing Walls (Barre, MA) to construct and install a rock climbing wall in its entirety at the new Lake Shore Public Schools Community Center.
 
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 2026 Series III Bond.

Enclosures: Barton Malow recommendation letter (dated January 26, 2026) and Rockwerx Climbing Walls Proposal