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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Guest & Visitor Comments
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3. Acceptance of Consent Agenda
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4. New Staff - Bailey & Jergens (SP 1,2,3)
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5. CEA Contract Approval (SP 1,2,3)
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6. Aide's Contract Approval (SP 1,2,3)
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7. Retirement - Linsey Wolff (SP 1, 2, 3)
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8. Resignation - Sara Gardner (SP 1, 2, 3)
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9. Health Insurance Provider Resolution (SP 3)
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10. Activity Approvals - FFA (SP 1,2)
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11. 2025-26 ISD Budget (SP 3)
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12. ISD Board Election (SP 3)
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13. Guest & Visitor Comments
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14. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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Description:
The May 12, 2025, meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by ____________ at _______ pm with the following persons present:
MEMBERS PRESENT: ___Jackie Bowen ___Rod Detweiler ___Tim Hall ___Jeff Houtz ___TJ Reed ___Tegan Stuby-Hekter ___Larry Walton STAFF PRESENT: ___Chad Brady ___Jane Rumsey ___Barb Lester ___Cathy Carpenter ___Dennis Kirby ___Shannon Schwandt ___Allen Meyer ___Carson Hunter ___Jill Peterson ___Meredith Spicer ___Brenda Heimstra ___Phillip Heasley (KRESA) VISITORS PRESENT: |
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2. Guest & Visitor Comments
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Description:
A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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3. Acceptance of Consent Agenda
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Description:
As a good practice, the board should accept the consent agenda for the evening's meeting, which includes minutes of the April 28 meeting and the April financial reports.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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4. New Staff - Bailey & Jergens (SP 1,2,3)
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Description:
The Board is asked to approve the following new hires for the 2025-26 school year:
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the hire of Ashley Bailey and Dylan Jergens as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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5. CEA Contract Approval (SP 1,2,3)
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Description:
Negotiations were recently settled with the Centreville Education Association. 2025-26 contract changes, the salary schedule, and the calendar are presented for approval.
(Note: Language changes are highlighted. Compensation is on page 36. A "clean" copy will be prepared after Board approval.) Board action is necessary to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY__________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve / not approve the changes to the 2025-26 Centreville Education Association contract, the salary schedule, and the calendar as negotiated. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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6. Aide's Contract Approval (SP 1,2,3)
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Description:
Negotiations were recently settled with the Centreville Educational Support Personnel (Aides). 2025-26 contract changes with the salary schedule are presented for approval.
(Note: Language changes are highlighted. Compensation language is on page 14. A "clean" copy will be prepared after Board approval.) Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY__________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve / not approve the changes to the 2025-26 Centreville Educational Support Personnel contract and salary schedule as negotiated. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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7. Retirement - Linsey Wolff (SP 1, 2, 3)
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Description:
Linsey Wolff, elementary teacher, has submitted the attached retirement letter. Centreville's BOE hired Linsey as an elementary teacher in 2005.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education accept / not accept the retirement of Linsey Wolff. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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8. Resignation - Sara Gardner (SP 1, 2, 3)
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Description:
Sarah Gardner, jr/sr Spanish teacher, has submitted the attached letter of resignation.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education accept / not accept the resignation of Sara Gardner. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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9. Health Insurance Provider Resolution (SP 3)
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Description:
The District's health insurance provider is West Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP). The Board is being asked to renew this relationship for a minimum of another three years. Jane Rumsey serves as the District's WMHIP trustee. The complete resolution is attached.
Board action is necessary to approve this item. MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the WMHIP membership resolution as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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10. Activity Approvals - FFA (SP 1,2)
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Description:
Jenny Troyer and Megan Milliman need approval for events that keep students out of the district overnight. They are asking for BOE approval for FFA officers to attend the 2025 officer retreat and for students to attend the 2025 National FFA Convention. The activity applications are attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY _________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the FFA activity requests as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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11. 2025-26 ISD Budget (SP 3)
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Description:
The 2025-26 ISD general fund budget (attached) is presented to the board. Two resolutions are also attached: one to approve the budget and one to not approve it. No one from the ISD was available to attend tonight.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY ________________________; SECONDED BY _____________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the proposed 2025-26 St. Joseph County ISD general fund budget. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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12. ISD Board Election (SP 3)
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Description:
The ISD school board election is June 2, 2025. Members are elected by an electoral body composed of one person from each school board of the constituent school districts. The Centreville Board of Education must designate its representative and alternate to vote for the specific candidates this Board supports for each position to be filled on the ISD Board. There are two candidates for two positions. The complete ISD resolution, positions available, and candidate profiles are attached.
Board action is required to approve this item. MOTION BY _________________ to appoint _____________________ as delegate and ________________ as alternate to the ISD election. SECONDED BY _______________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education appoint ____________as delegate and _________ as alternate to represent the Board at the ISD election on June 2, 2025, to cast the district vote for Patricia Keller and Theresa Danberry. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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13. Guest & Visitor Comments
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Description:
A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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14. Adjournment
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Description:
The meeting was adjourned at __________pm by ___________________.
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