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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. PRESENTATIONS
VI.A. Citizens of the Month for December 2025 recognized for EMPATHY
  • 6th Grade Alexis Yandell
  • 7th Grade Francis Fositt
  • 8th Grade Jakob Peter
VI.B. Eagle Scout Geocache by Nathaniel Seibert
VI.C. AI in the Classroom by Susanne Carpenter, Curriculum Director, Tammy Southworth, High School Principal and Superintendent Davison
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON CONSENT AGENDA OR ACTION ITEMS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS 
VIII.A. Consent Agenda (enclosures provided for each item)
VIII.A.1. Approve December 4, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes and December 18, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
VIII.A.2. Approve Financial Reports & Monthly Bills
VIII.A.3. File Resignation:  Jennifer Groh-Johnson - LE Special Education Teacher
VIII.A.4. File Resignation:  Mark Majcher - EE First Grade Teacher
VIII.A.5. Receive/File Schedule "B" Updates
VIII.A.6. Receive/File Schedule "C" Updates
VIII.A.7. Receive/File Donation in the amount of $ 510.00 from the Paw Paw Athletic Boosters for the High School Softball Program.
VIII.A.8. Approve to designate the following banks or depositors for the various funds of the Paw Paw Pulblic School District in the fiscal year 2025-2026
  • Huntington Bank
  • Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
  • UMB Bank
VIII.A.9. Approve to authorize the Superintendent and Finance Director 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 Finance Director (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
VIII.A.10. Approve to appoint the Superintendent and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant as Chief Election Officers for the District.
VIII.A.11. 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.
VIII.A.12. Approve to designate the Curriculum Director as the District's designated Coordinator of Michigan Public Act 25 of 1990 requirements.
VIII.A.13. Approve to designate the Courier-Leader as the official publication of the District.
VIII.A.14. Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2026 and January 2027
VIII.A.15. Approve to designate the Superintendent to sign all employment contracts and agreements in accordance with relevant Board Policies.
VIII.A.16. Approve to designate the Finance Director or Superintendent to sign purchase orders for expending district funds for equipment, supplies and services.
VIII.A.17. Approve the Finance Director 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.
VIII.A.18. Authorize electronic fund transfers and approve the Finance Director as the authorized agent to complete such transfers on behalf of the Board.
VIII.A.19. Establish $15.00 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.
VIII.A.20. Approve to appoint Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as legal counsel for Paw Paw Public Schools.  (Annual contract period runs January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026).
IX. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
IX.A. Approve New High School Course - Manufacturing 1 & 2 (26-27 School Year)
IX.B. Approve New High School Course - Manufacturing 3 & 4 (27-28 School Year)
IX.C. Approve Bus Purchase
IX.D. Approve Bid Package 8
IX.E. Approve Account Name Change from Cedar Street Fund to Early Childhood Fund
IX.F. Approve Bond Change Order - AVTEK Projector
X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NON-AGENDA ITEMS
XI. SCHEDULED REPORTS
XI.A. Superintendent District Update
XI.B. Principal / Director Updates
XII. UPCOMING DATES
XII.A. Regular School Board Meeting - February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the HS Media Center (Regular Monthly Meeting)
XII.B. Committee of the Whole Work Session - February 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building (Budget Amendment)
XIII. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
XIII.A. Board Treasurer Position
XIII.B. High School Septic System - Policy 6320
XIII.C. Board Pride & Progress
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 21, 2026 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Subject:
VI. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
VI.A. Citizens of the Month for December 2025 recognized for EMPATHY
  • 6th Grade Alexis Yandell
  • 7th Grade Francis Fositt
  • 8th Grade Jakob Peter
Subject:
VI.B. Eagle Scout Geocache by Nathaniel Seibert
Subject:
VI.C. AI in the Classroom by Susanne Carpenter, Curriculum Director, Tammy Southworth, High School Principal and Superintendent Davison
Subject:
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON CONSENT AGENDA OR ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS 
Subject:
VIII.A. Consent Agenda (enclosures provided for each item)
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Approve December 4, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes and December 18, 2025 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Approve Financial Reports & Monthly Bills
Subject:
VIII.A.3. File Resignation:  Jennifer Groh-Johnson - LE Special Education Teacher
Subject:
VIII.A.4. File Resignation:  Mark Majcher - EE First Grade Teacher
Subject:
VIII.A.5. Receive/File Schedule "B" Updates
Subject:
VIII.A.6. Receive/File Schedule "C" Updates
Subject:
VIII.A.7. Receive/File Donation in the amount of $ 510.00 from the Paw Paw Athletic Boosters for the High School Softball Program.
Subject:
VIII.A.8. Approve to designate the following banks or depositors for the various funds of the Paw Paw Pulblic School District in the fiscal year 2025-2026
  • Huntington Bank
  • Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
  • UMB Bank
Subject:
VIII.A.9. Approve to authorize the Superintendent and Finance Director 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 Finance Director (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:
VIII.A.10. Approve to appoint the Superintendent and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant as Chief Election Officers for the District.
Subject:
VIII.A.11. 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.
Subject:
VIII.A.12. Approve to designate the Curriculum Director as the District's designated Coordinator of Michigan Public Act 25 of 1990 requirements.
Subject:
VIII.A.13. Approve to designate the Courier-Leader as the official publication of the District.
Subject:
VIII.A.14. Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2026 and January 2027
Subject:
VIII.A.15. Approve to designate the Superintendent to sign all employment contracts and agreements in accordance with relevant Board Policies.
Subject:
VIII.A.16. Approve to designate the Finance Director or Superintendent to sign purchase orders for expending district funds for equipment, supplies and services.
Subject:
VIII.A.17. Approve the Finance Director 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:
VIII.A.18. Authorize electronic fund transfers and approve the Finance Director as the authorized agent to complete such transfers on behalf of the Board.
Subject:
VIII.A.19. Establish $15.00 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:
VIII.A.20. Approve to appoint Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as legal counsel for Paw Paw Public Schools.  (Annual contract period runs January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026).
Subject:
IX. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
IX.A. Approve New High School Course - Manufacturing 1 & 2 (26-27 School Year)
Subject:
IX.B. Approve New High School Course - Manufacturing 3 & 4 (27-28 School Year)
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Bus Purchase
Subject:
IX.D. Approve Bid Package 8
Subject:
IX.E. Approve Account Name Change from Cedar Street Fund to Early Childhood Fund
Subject:
IX.F. Approve Bond Change Order - AVTEK Projector
Subject:
X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
XI. SCHEDULED REPORTS
Subject:
XI.A. Superintendent District Update
Subject:
XI.B. Principal / Director Updates
Subject:
XII. UPCOMING DATES
Subject:
XII.A. Regular School Board Meeting - February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the HS Media Center (Regular Monthly Meeting)
Subject:
XII.B. Committee of the Whole Work Session - February 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building (Budget Amendment)
Subject:
XIII. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
XIII.A. Board Treasurer Position
Subject:
XIII.B. High School Septic System - Policy 6320
Subject:
XIII.C. Board Pride & Progress
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT

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