October 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Opening of Meeting

I.A. Call to Order 

I.B. Roll Call

I.C. Mission Statement: Nurturing Each Child, Educating All Students, Building World Citizens

I.D. Oath of Office

I.D.1. Estrella Torrez

I.E. Approval of Agenda
Motion: The Board of Education approves the agenda of the October 23, 2023, regular meeting, as presented.

I.F. Approval of Minutes
Motion: The Board of Education approves the October 9, 2023, regular meeting and October 9, 2023, closed session minutes.

I.F.1. October 9, 2023, regular meeting

I.F.2. October 9, 2023, closed session minutes
 

II. Recognition
 

III. Student Representative Report
 

IV. Superintendent's Report
 

V. Public Comment:  This is the opportunity to address the Board.  Speakers are to confine their remarks to five minutes.  If a speaker requires more than five minutes, after all other persons who have requested to speak during this part of the meeting have spoken, that speaker will be allowed additional time.  The Superintendent or other district staff may comment to clear up or avoid significant misunderstandings. 
 

VI. Presentation

VI.A. ELHS 2023 Goals and Updates, Ashley Schwarzbek, East Lansing High School Principal
 

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Revised Policies
Motion: The Board of Education approves the revisions to the following Board Policies, as presented.

• Policy 2303 - Violation of Board Code of Ethics
• Policy 2306 - Board Member Compensation
• Policy 2405 - Board Officers
• Policy 2501 - Meetings
• Policy 2501A - Electronic Board of Education Meetings
• Policy 2506 - Organizational Meetings
• Policy 3118 - Title IX Sexual Harassment
• Policy 3301A - Purchasing and Procurement with Federal Funds
• Policy 3303 - Gifts and Donations
• Policy 3308 - Distribution of Printed Material and Advertising in School
• Policy 3405 - Bloodborne Pathogens
• Policy 3407 - Asbestos Management
• Policy 3408 - Firearms and Weapons
• Policy 4101 - Non-Discrimination
• Policy 4103 - Whistleblowers' Protection
• Policy 4104 - Employment Complaint Procedure
• Policy 4105 - Workplace Accommodations for Employees and Applicants Under State and Federal Law
• Policy 4220 - Use or Disposal of District Property
• Policy 4404 - Performance Based Compensation for Teachers
• Policy 4504 - Performance Based Compensation (Administrators/Supervisors)
• Policy 5205B - Student Discipline - Students with Disabilities
• Policy 5411 - Student Promotion, Retention, and Placement
• Policy 5419 - Reading Assessments, Instruction, Intervention, and Retention
• Policy 5707 - School Wellness Policy

VII.B. 2024 Summer Tax Levy Resolution
Motion: The Board of Education adopt the resolution, as presented, to impose a 100% summer tax levy to collect all school property taxes.
 

VII.C. 2023-24 Tuition Rates
Motion: The Board of Education approve the 2023-24 tuition rates as presented.
 

VII.D. Safety, Security and Accessibility Bond for Secondary Buildings
Motion: The Board of Education approve the exploration of a Safety, Security and Accessibility Bond Proposal for improvements at East Lansing High School and MacDonald Middle School.
 

VIII. Committee Reports 

VIII.A. Academic and Technology Committee

VIII.B. Facilities Committee

VIII.C. Finance Committee

VIII.D. Intergovernmental Relations

VIII.E. Personnel Committee

VIII.F. Policy Committee
 

IX. Announcements 
 

X. Adjournment