July 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Organizational Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER
 

II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
 

III. DESIGNATE TIME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
Superintendent recommends that all Board of Education Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Service Center, unless otherwise stated and approved by the Board of Education. All unscheduled special meetings would be pre-approved by the Board and posted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
 

IV. DESIGNATE SIGNATORY, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AUTHORIZER AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OFFICER
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as bank signatories, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Business Manager as electronic transfer officers and safety deposit box authorizers for 2020-2021. 
 

V. DESIGNATE ACTING BOARD SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF ELECTED BOARD SECRETARY
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the KRESA Board Recording Secretary to act on behalf of the Board Secretary on any occasion when the Board Secretary may not be in attendance for 2020-2021.
 

VI. DESIGNATE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to sign contracts, and the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to sign purchase orders for 2020-2021. 
 

VII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Dr. Delores Myers as Board of Education representative to the Head Start Policy Council for 2020-2021. 
 

VIII. DESIGNATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION BOARD
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education appoint Dr. Delores Myers as Board of Education representative to the Kalamazoo RESA Foundation Board for 2020-2021.
 

IX. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR SCHOOL FUNDS
A. General Education Fund - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
B. Special Education Fund - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
C. Career and Technical Education Fund - Fifth Third Bank & Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
D. Payroll Funds - Fifth Third Bank
E. Treasury Funds - Fifth Third Bank
F. Capital Projects Funds - Michigan Liquid Asset Fund
G. Internal Service Funds - Fifth Third Bank
H. Debt Retirement Fund - Fifth Third Bank
I. Enterprise Fund - Fifth Third Bank
 

X. TREASURER'S BOND
Treasurer's Bond for the Superintendent and Treasurer is included as part of the Crime Coverage - Employee Dishonesty Blanket Bond in the amount of $500,000. 
 

XI. DESIGNATE LEGAL ADVISORS TO KALAMAZOO RESA
Superintendent recommends that the following be designated legal advisors to Kalamazoo RESA:
A. Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey, P.L.C.
B. Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
C. Clark Hill PLC
D. Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP
E. Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP
F. Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
G. Butler Law Group, P.C.
 

XII. SELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2020-2021
Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Plante and Moran, PLLC, as auditors for 2020-2021
 

XIII. ADJOURNMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
 

XIV. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
 

XV. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
 

XVI. CONSENT AGENDA

XVI.A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes - June 11, 2020

XVI.B. Approval of Board of Education Closed Session Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2020

XVI.C. Approval of Board of Education Special Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2020

XVI.D. Approval of Board of Education Special Meeting Closed Session Minutes - July 1, 2020

XVI.E. Approval of New Hire

XVI.F. Approval of YOU Participant for Work Experience

XVI.G. Approval to Submit Michigan Council for Arts and Culture Affairs (MCACA) Grant - EFA PACE Program
 

XVII. PROGRAM AND/OR CONFERENCE REVIEW

XVII.A. HUMANeX Culture Survey Results - Tom Zahrt

XVII.B. Continuous Improvement Update - Wendy Tackett
 

XVIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

XIX. Business Services Report - Mr. Scott Thomas

XX. Monthly Financial Report
 

XXI. Instructional Programs and Services Report - Ms. Mindy Miller, Ms. Rachel Roberts, and Ms. Angela Telfer

XXI.A. Preschool Programming Update - Ms. Rachel Roberts

XXI.B. Instructional Services Update - Ms. Mindy Miller

XXI.C. Special Education Update - Ms. Angela Telfer
 

XXII. Career and Talent Development - Mr. Eric Stewart, Mr. Cameron Buck, and Ms. Paige Farrell

XXII.A. Career Awareness and Exploration Update - Mr. Eric Stewart

XXII.B. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Update - Mr. Eric Stewart

XXII.C. Education for Employment (EFE) Update - Mr. Cameron Buck

XXII.D. Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Update - Ms. Paige Farrell
 

XXIII. Human Resources/Communications/Facilities Report - Mr. Tom Zahrt

XXIII.A. No Report
 

XXIV. Technology Report - Mr. Brian Schupbach

XXIV.A. Onboarding New Technology Shared Service Partners Climax-Scotts Community Schools and Parchment School District.

XXIV.B. Offboarding Lakeside Kalamazoo and Albion Sites

XXIV.C. Completed Migration from Synergy Student Information System (SIS) to PowerSchool SIS for KRESA Special Education
 

XXV. Superintendent Report - Mr. Dave Campbell

XXV.A. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Update

XXV.A.1. University of Michigan School of Public Policy

XXV.B. Back to School Professional Learning/Themes

XXV.C. Returning to School Update

XXV.C.1. Move August Board Meeting for Approval of KRESA Preparedness Plan?

XXV.C.2. KRESA Programs

XXV.C.3. Local Districts

XXV.C.4. KRESA Virtual and Innovative Collaborative (KVIC)

XXV.D. Other
 

XXVI. Thrun Law Notes

XXVI.A. Correspondence/Informational
 

XXVII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION

XXVII.A. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF KRESA BOARD POLICIES, AS PRESENTED

XXVII.A.1. 1.  Policy 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program (REVISED)
2.  Policy 3362.01 - Threatening Behavior toward Staff Members (REVISED)
3.  Policy 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers and Other Employees who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions (REVISED)
4.  Policy 5200 - Attendance (REVISED)
5.  Policy 6107 - Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and to Use Electronic Signatures (REVISED)
6.  Policy 8400 - School Safety Information (REVISED)
7.  Policy 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect (REVISED)
8.  Policy 8600 - Transportation (REVISED)
 

XXVII.B. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S REQUEST TO BE A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
 

XXVII.C. APPROVAL OF 2020-2021 PROPOSED BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCES
 

XXVII.D. APPROVAL OF THE PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2020-2021
 

XXVII.E. APPROVAL OF THE 2020-2021 KALAMAZOO RESA HEAD START CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION
 

XXVIII. SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
 

XXIX. ADJOURNMENT