June 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Budget Hearing and Work Session

1. Call to Order Budget Hearing

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Mission Statement:  To develop lifelong learners through high-quality instruction, meaningful engagement, and community collaboration.

4. Approve the Agenda, as presented

5. Presentation of the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment

• General Fund
• Food Service
• Debt Service
• Capital Projects
• Student Services

6. Presentation of the 2026-2027 Budget

• General Fund
• Food Service
• Debt Service
• Capital Projects
• Student Services

7. Public Participation for Budget Hearing
"Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.  Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons wishing to speak on the same topic shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. The Board will not respond to any comments or questions that are made during public comment but will ask the Superintendent to respond to anyone who requests a reply on the public comment form."

8. Call to Order Work Session Meeting

9. Consent Agenda, as presented

9.A. Approval of the 6/8/26 Meeting Minutes

9.B. Resignation - Travis Varney, Jr/Sr High TA

9.C. Approval of the revised Non-Affiliated Support Staff Handbook

9.D. Approval of the revised Non-Affiliated Community Education Teachers Handbook

9.E. Approval of the revised Non-Affiliated Administration Handbook

9.F. Approval of the MASA 2026-2027 Membership Invoice

9.G. Approval of the MASB 2026-2027 Membership Invoice

9.H. Approval of the School Nurse Contract (Fisher)

9.I. Approval of the Community Education Teacher Contract (Celaya)

10. Student/Staff Recognition

11. Public Comments
"Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.  Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons wishing to speak on the same topic shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. The Board will not respond to any comments or questions that are made during public comment but will ask the Superintendent to respond to anyone who requests a reply on the public comment form."

12. Presentations - Building End-of-Year Updates for Collins Elementary and Community Education

13. Reports

13.A. Superintendent Report

14. Action Items

14.B. Approval of the General Appropriations Act Resolution and approval of the General Fund Budget, the Food Services Budget, Debt Services Budget, Capital Projects Fund Budget, and the School Activity Fund Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as presented.

14.C. Motion to adopt/2nd reading policies 0100, 1410, 2370.01, 4210, 5136, 6320, 6325, 7540.09, 8402

14.D. Motion to approve Athletic Trainer Services Agreement with MyMichigan Medical Center, $21,500 (General Fund)

14.E. Motion to approve the Rieth-Riley Construction Company quote to pave an additional 1371 sq yards for the Houghton Lake Public Library parking lot, $33,031 (Capital Projects Fund)

14.F. Motion to approve Fruhauf quote for band uniforms, $40,568.20 (General Fund)

14.G. Motion to approve the 2026-2029 Superintendent contract for Ben Williams.  Salary for 2026-2027 $137,904.00 (General Fund)

14.H. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Finance Director Contract for Leanna Hartman. Salary for 2026-2027 $98,362.00 (General Fund)

14.I. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Jr/Sr High School Principal Contract for Jeffrey Goodwin. Salary for 2026-2027 $106,475.00 (General Fund)

14.J. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal Contract for Chad Watson. Salary for 2026-2027 $101,118.00 (General Fund)

14.K. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Collins Elementary Principal Contract for Alicia Thompson. Salary for 2026-2027 $105,495.00 (General Fund)

14.L. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Collins Elementary Assistant Principal Contract for Cheryl Plainte. Salary for 2026-2027 $95,124.00 (General Fund) 

14.M. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Transportation Director Contract for Karen Weirauch. Salary for 2026-2027 $65,093.00 (General Fund)

14.N. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Operations Contract for George Rieger. Salary for 2026-2027 $76,493.00 (General Fund) 

14.O. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 the Technology Director Contract for Eric Sawicki. Salary for 2026-2027 $87,419.00 (General Fund)

14.P. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Student Support Network Coordinator contract for Ashley Jeske. Salary for 2026-2027 $57,907.00 (Title, At-Risk)

14.Q. Motion to approve the 2026-2028 Student Support Specialist contract for Brooke Souder. Salary for 2026-2027 $48,452.18 (Title, At-Risk)

14.R. Motion to approve the 2026- 2027 Non-Affiliated Wage Scale

15. Discussion

15.A. Further discussion - policies 2417, 2418

16. Adjourn