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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER  
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
III. PRESENTATION - FINAL AMENDED BUDGET 2023-24
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
V. COMMUNICATIONS
V.A. Board Goals for 2023-24:
V.B. Committee Reports:  
V.B.1. Parent Advisory Committee
V.B.2. School-Based Health Center Planning Committee
V.C. Secretary, Shari Richardson
V.C.1. Letters of Resignation/Retirement
V.C.1.a. Transportation Duties - Robert Lyon
V.C.1.b. HS Physical Education/Health - Kevin Loga, Retirement
V.D. Legislative Update
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
VI.B. Financial Report:  General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts
VI.C. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
VI.D. APPROVAL
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
VIII.A. Superintendent's Report
VIII.A.1. Changes to Mi TriShare
VIII.A.2. New Position - Behavioral Student Support Specialist
VIII.A.3. Emergency Operations Plan (Critical Incident Plan) Update - 1st Read
VIII.B. Business Services Director's Update
VIII.B.1. Sale of school bus and school van
VIII.C. Instructional Services Director's Update
VIII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
VIII.E. Maintenance Director's Update
VIII.F. Food Service Director's Update
VIII.G. Athletic Director's Update
VIII.H. Items from the Board
IX. ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. 2024-25 School Handbook 2nd Read and Approval
IX.B. MHSAA Membership Resolution 2024-25 
IX.C. Acceptance of non-CBA Contracts 
IX.D. Approval of 2024-25 Cooperative Technology Agreement
IX.E. Adoption of 2024-25 Certification of Taxes Resolution
IX.F. United Way of NW Michigan LOA
IX.G. AGSEA for Mi TriShare MOU
IX.H. Approval of Superintendent's 2024-2027 Contract of Employment
IX.I. Extension of Leave of Absence
IX.J. Acceptance of Dairy Bid for 2024-25
IX.K. Adoption of the 2023-24 General Appropriations Resolution
IX.L. Approval of Teacher Hire
X. LOOKING AHEAD
X.A. Support Staff Handbook
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER  
Description:
President, Fred Robel
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented (amended)

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
III. PRESENTATION - FINAL AMENDED BUDGET 2023-24
Subject:
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
V.A. Board Goals for 2023-24:
Subject:
V.B. Committee Reports:  
Subject:
V.B.1. Parent Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Katie Wilson
Subject:
V.B.2. School-Based Health Center Planning Committee
Presenter:
Matt Dewyer
Subject:
V.C. Secretary, Shari Richardson
Subject:
V.C.1. Letters of Resignation/Retirement
Subject:
V.C.1.a. Transportation Duties - Robert Lyon
Subject:
V.C.1.b. HS Physical Education/Health - Kevin Loga, Retirement
Subject:
V.D. Legislative Update
Presenter:
Superintendent, Chris Ming
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
Subject:
VI.B. Financial Report:  General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts
Description:
Treasurer's Financial Report/Superintendent's Report of Internal Accounts:

General Fund - $2,355,208.98
Capital Projects - $36,903.46 
Payroll Account - $247.89 
Food Service Fund - $9,191.31 
Scholarships - $7,941.31 
Student  Activity - $79,642.48 
Capital Projects Bond 2018 - $55,371.16 
2018 Debt Retirement Fund - $249,193.04
Subject:
VI.C. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Description:

General Fund Expenditures
 
Subject:
VI.D. APPROVAL
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the consent agenda as presented. 

Motion by____________ Supported by____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____ 
Subject:
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Subject:
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Changes to Mi TriShare
Subject:
VIII.A.2. New Position - Behavioral Student Support Specialist
Subject:
VIII.A.3. Emergency Operations Plan (Critical Incident Plan) Update - 1st Read
Subject:
VIII.B. Business Services Director's Update
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Sale of school bus and school van
Subject:
VIII.C. Instructional Services Director's Update
Subject:
VIII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Subject:
VIII.E. Maintenance Director's Update
Subject:
VIII.F. Food Service Director's Update
Subject:
VIII.G. Athletic Director's Update
Subject:
VIII.H. Items from the Board
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. 2024-25 School Handbook 2nd Read and Approval
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the 2024-25 Student Handbook, as presented, effective immediately.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.B. MHSAA Membership Resolution 2024-25 
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to adopt the 2024-25 MHSAA Membership Resolution, as presented.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.C. Acceptance of non-CBA Contracts 
Description:

Attached are separate contracts for our administrative and non-CBA positions for 2024-25, which must be approved by the Board.

Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to approve Chad Zeien, Chad Anthony, Amanda Steinbauer, Melanie Vollbach, Ashley Cardinal, Ken Moll, and Sherry Boensch for assignment to work under contract in our District for the 2024-25 school year in the position for which she has applied or been assigned, effective immediately, as presented.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
 
Subject:
IX.D. Approval of 2024-25 Cooperative Technology Agreement
Description:
Attached is an agreement for continued cooperative technology services with Standish-Sterling Schools.

Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the 2024-25 Cooperative Technology Services Agreement with Standish-Sterling Schools, as presented, effective immediately.  

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____

 
Subject:
IX.E. Adoption of 2024-25 Certification of Taxes Resolution
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education adopt the 2024-25 Certification of Taxes Resolution, as presented, effective immediately.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.F. United Way of NW Michigan LOA
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education approve the United Way of NW Michigan LOA(Letter of Agreement) as presented.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.G. AGSEA for Mi TriShare MOU
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education approve the LOA between AGSEA and Mi TriShare as presented.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.H. Approval of Superintendent's 2024-2027 Contract of Employment
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the Superintendent's 2024-2027 Contract of Employment, as presented, effective immediately.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.I. Extension of Leave of Absence
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to extend the Leave of Absence for Jeri Christie, up to the allowable time of one calendar year.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.J. Acceptance of Dairy Bid for 2024-25
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education adopt the bid from Prairie Farms for the district's dairy needs for 2024-25, as presented, effective immediately.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
IX.K. Adoption of the 2023-24 General Appropriations Resolution
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to adopt the 2023-24 General Appropriations Resolution, as presented, effective immediately.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____

 
Subject:
IX.L. Approval of Teacher Hire
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education approve the hire of Kala Avram as an Elementary Teacher under the AGSEA Contract, effective immediately.

Motion by____________ Supported by ____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____
Subject:
X. LOOKING AHEAD
Subject:
X.A. Support Staff Handbook
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Motion needed

I move the Board of Education to adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m.

Motion by____________ Supported by____________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore  ____                          
Heather Caulfield  ____                
Matt Dewyer         ____       
Shari Richardson   ____                         
Eric Schwiderson   ____
Laura Storey          ____
Fred Robel             ____

Ayes____         Nays____ 

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