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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
IV. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
IV.A. Elect Board Officers
V. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII. PRESENTATIONS
VII.A. Citizens of the Month for December 2024 recognized for RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR
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  • 6th Grade Hannah Wright
  • 7th Grade Giselle Cruz
  • 8th Grade Gabriella Angell-Dongus
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON CONSENT AGENDA OR ACTION ITEMS
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS 
IX.A. Consent Agenda (enclosures provided for each item)
IX.A.1. Approve December 9, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes and December 9, 2024 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
IX.A.2. Approve Financial Reports & Monthly Bills
IX.A.3. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Kaj Holm - MS Science Teacher
IX.A.4. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Jacob Crow - 23g After School Reading Intervention Teacher
IX.A.5. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Tim Wicklund - 23g After School Math Intervention Teacher
IX.A.6. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Pat Mahan - HS Robotics Coach (split position)
IX.A.7. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Clayton Meyers - HS Robotics Coach (split position)
IX.A.8. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  David Ayres - JV Baseball Coach
IX.A.9. File Resignation:  Cathy Lancaster - District Nurse
IX.A.10. Approve to designate the following banks or depositors for the various funds of the Paw Paw Public School District in the fiscal year 2024-2025
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  • Huntington Bank
  • Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
  • UMB Bank
IX.A.11. Approve to authorize the Superintendent and Director of Business Services as the primary signers on all checks written by the District, with Head Bookkeeper, as alternate on all accounts listed below.  Note, two signatures are required, that of the Superintendent and Director of Business Services (or in the absence of either, the above named designee) on all checks in excess of $ 10,000.00
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  • General Account
  • Cafeteria
  • Trust & Agency
  • Cedar Street Center
  • Capital Project Accounts
IX.A.12. Approve to appoint the Superintendent and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant as Chief Election Officers for the District.
IX.A.13. Approve to appoint the Board's elected Secretary, the Superintendent and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant to serve as the Board's designee for posting legal notices.
IX.A.14. Approve to designate the Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs as the Districts designated Coordinator of Michigan Public Act 25 of 1990 requirements.
IX.A.15. Approve to designate the Courier-Leader as the official publication of the District
IX.A.16. Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2025 & January 2026
IX.A.17. Approve to designate the Superintendent to sign all employment contracts and agreements in accordance with relevant Board Policies.
IX.A.18. Approve to designate the Director of Business Services or Superintendent to sign purchase orders for expending district funds for equipment, supplies and services.
IX.A.19. Approve the Director of Business Services to assume specified duties and responsibilities for the Treasurer of the Board in order to complete required work in the best interest of the school district.
IX.A.20. Authorize electronic fund transfers and approve the Director of Business Services as the authorized agent to complete such transfers on behalf of the Board.
IX.A.21. Establish $15 as the yearly fee for providing a copy of all required notices of Board Meetings to an individual, organization, firm or corporation by first-class mail upon written request.
IX.A.22. Approve to appoint Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as legal counsel for Paw Paw Public Schools.  (Annual contract period runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025).
X. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
X.A. Approve LOA - Schedule C MS Wrestling Assistant Coach
X.B. Approve Bond Change Order for MS Unit Ventilators
XI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
XII. SCHEDULED REPORTS
XII.A. Superintendent District Update
XII.B. Principal / Director Updates
XIII. UPCOMING DATES
XIII.A. Special School Board Meeting - February 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus (Superintendent Mid-Year Review)
XIII.B. Regular School Board Meeting - February 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus (Regular Monthly Meeting)
XIII.C. Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building (Finance)
XIV. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
XIV.A. 10 Minute Team Builder
XIV.A.1. Multi-Purpose Gym Animations
XIV.B. Board Pride & Progress
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
III. SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Subject:
IV. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
Subject:
IV.A. Elect Board Officers
Subject:
V. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Subject:
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Subject:
VII. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
VII.A. Citizens of the Month for December 2024 recognized for RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR
.
  • 6th Grade Hannah Wright
  • 7th Grade Giselle Cruz
  • 8th Grade Gabriella Angell-Dongus
Subject:
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON CONSENT AGENDA OR ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS 
Subject:
IX.A. Consent Agenda (enclosures provided for each item)
Subject:
IX.A.1. Approve December 9, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes and December 9, 2024 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
IX.A.2. Approve Financial Reports & Monthly Bills
Subject:
IX.A.3. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Kaj Holm - MS Science Teacher
Subject:
IX.A.4. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Jacob Crow - 23g After School Reading Intervention Teacher
Subject:
IX.A.5. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Tim Wicklund - 23g After School Math Intervention Teacher
Subject:
IX.A.6. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Pat Mahan - HS Robotics Coach (split position)
Subject:
IX.A.7. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  Clayton Meyers - HS Robotics Coach (split position)
Subject:
IX.A.8. Receive/File Hiring Recommendation:  David Ayres - JV Baseball Coach
Subject:
IX.A.9. File Resignation:  Cathy Lancaster - District Nurse
Subject:
IX.A.10. Approve to designate the following banks or depositors for the various funds of the Paw Paw Public School District in the fiscal year 2024-2025
.
  • Huntington Bank
  • Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
  • UMB Bank
Subject:
IX.A.11. Approve to authorize the Superintendent and Director of Business Services as the primary signers on all checks written by the District, with Head Bookkeeper, as alternate on all accounts listed below.  Note, two signatures are required, that of the Superintendent and Director of Business Services (or in the absence of either, the above named designee) on all checks in excess of $ 10,000.00
.
  • General Account
  • Cafeteria
  • Trust & Agency
  • Cedar Street Center
  • Capital Project Accounts
Subject:
IX.A.12. Approve to appoint the Superintendent and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant as Chief Election Officers for the District.
Subject:
IX.A.13. Approve to appoint the Board's elected Secretary, the Superintendent and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant to serve as the Board's designee for posting legal notices.
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Subject:
IX.A.14. Approve to designate the Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs as the Districts designated Coordinator of Michigan Public Act 25 of 1990 requirements.
Subject:
IX.A.15. Approve to designate the Courier-Leader as the official publication of the District
Subject:
IX.A.16. Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2025 & January 2026
Subject:
IX.A.17. Approve to designate the Superintendent to sign all employment contracts and agreements in accordance with relevant Board Policies.
Subject:
IX.A.18. Approve to designate the Director of Business Services or Superintendent to sign purchase orders for expending district funds for equipment, supplies and services.
Subject:
IX.A.19. Approve the Director of Business Services to assume specified duties and responsibilities for the Treasurer of the Board in order to complete required work in the best interest of the school district.
Subject:
IX.A.20. Authorize electronic fund transfers and approve the Director of Business Services as the authorized agent to complete such transfers on behalf of the Board.
Subject:
IX.A.21. Establish $15 as the yearly fee for providing a copy of all required notices of Board Meetings to an individual, organization, firm or corporation by first-class mail upon written request.
Subject:
IX.A.22. Approve to appoint Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as legal counsel for Paw Paw Public Schools.  (Annual contract period runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025).
Subject:
X. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
X.A. Approve LOA - Schedule C MS Wrestling Assistant Coach
Subject:
X.B. Approve Bond Change Order for MS Unit Ventilators
Subject:
XI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
XII. SCHEDULED REPORTS
Subject:
XII.A. Superintendent District Update
Subject:
XII.B. Principal / Director Updates
Subject:
XIII. UPCOMING DATES
Subject:
XIII.A. Special School Board Meeting - February 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus (Superintendent Mid-Year Review)
Subject:
XIII.B. Regular School Board Meeting - February 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cedar Street Campus (Regular Monthly Meeting)
Subject:
XIII.C. Committee of the Whole Meeting - February 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building (Finance)
Subject:
XIV. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
XIV.A. 10 Minute Team Builder
Subject:
XIV.A.1. Multi-Purpose Gym Animations
Subject:
XIV.B. Board Pride & Progress
Subject:
XV. ADJOURNMENT

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