Public Meeting Agenda: August 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance Roll Call:

2. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING
Located in the PLTW Classroom at Central Office

2.a. Enter into closed session

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education enter into closed session for the purpose of conducting a student disciplinary hearing pursuant to Section 8(b) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(b), as the hearing involves the consideration of a disciplinary action regarding a student, and the student's parent or guardian has requested a closed hearing. Roll Call Vote:. This motion, made by Molden and seconded by Davidson, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

2.b. Return to Open Session
The Board will take a recess for the purpose of transferring the meeting from the PLTW Classroom to the Boardroom. The Board will resume the meeting at 6:00 PM.

3. CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Voice Vote:. This motion, made by James and seconded by Molden, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3.a. Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2025 (enclosed)

3.b. Approval of New Hires:
Carter Sheline - High School
Stephanie Stephens - Middle School
Chaquita Adams - Director of Non-Traditional Programs
Dulce Lopez-Lara - Mars Elementary

3.c. Approval of Resignations:
Nicole Erickson - West Michigan Virtual Academy

4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

4.a. Motion to Rescind

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education rescind the Board's previous action of electing Erica Molden as President and Justin Turner as Vice President taken on July 10, 2025, because the vote did not constitute a majority of the Board members serving, and to reopen nominations for President and Vice President. Roll Call Vote:. This motion, made by Molden and seconded by Shunkwiler, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4.b. Nominations for President
Roll Call Vote
President assumes the chair

4.c. Nominations for Vice President
Roll Call Vote

5. EDUCATION REPORTS

5.a. Shamrock Admin Retreat

5.b. Introduction of New Shamrock Leaders

5.c. Summer Learning Review

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.a. Policy Updates

6.b. Committee Assignments

Committee Chairs

7. ACTION ITEMS

7.a. Consideration of Student Discipline for Student 2025-03

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education approve the following recommendation for Student 2025-03: 180 day expulsion with exclusion from all Berrien Springs Public School organized events on and off campus. Option to enroll with Link Learning. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call Vote:. This motion, made by Toliver and seconded by James, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.b. Thrun Law Policy Update (enclosed)

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education approve the June & July 2025 Thrun Law updates as presented. Roll Call Vote:. This motion, made by Toliver and seconded by Davidson, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.c. Approval of 2025-26 Student Handbooks (enclosed)

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 Student Handbooks as presented. Roll Call Vote:. This motion, made by Shembarger and seconded by James, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.d. Approval of 2025-26 Course Offerings (enclosed)

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 Course Offerings as presented. Roll Call Vote:. This motion, made by Davidson and seconded by Toliver, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.e. Berrien RESA Parent Advisory Committee (enclosed)

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education would approve Kristen Pfeffer-Eversole and Kelly Sanders as Berrien Springs Public Schools representatives to the Berrien RESA Parent Advisory Committee. Role Call Vote:. This motion, made by Toliver and seconded by Shunkwiler, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND GUESTS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

9. INFORMATION ITEMS

9.a. Political and Financial Landscape, compared to school budget funding.

9.b. Communications Update

9.c. Other Information

8/14 - Hosting Countrywide Training
- I Luv U Guys Standard Response Protocol & Crisis Go App
8/21 - District Opening Day Meeting
8/25 - First Day of School (Half Day M/S, Full Day MS/HS)
9/1 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

10. ADJOURNMENT
Note: The next Board of Education meeting will be Thursday, September 11, 2025 in the Central Office Boardroom.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

That the Board of Education approve to adjourn the meeting. Voice Vote:. This motion, made by Shembarger and seconded by Shunkwiler, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

August 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Meeting

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