June 10, 2024 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. Approval of Agenda
Motion: The Board of Education approves the agenda of the June 10, 2024 regular meeting, as presented.

I.E. Approval of Minutes
Motion: The Board of Education approves the minutes of the following meeting as presented.

I.E.1. May 13, 2024, regular meeting
 

II. Recognition

II.A. 2024 Retirements

• Jennifer Chon
• Chris DeHaan
• Renee Vanremmen
• Brian Hyde
• Loretta Krol
• Lorraine Ware
• Mark Pontoni

III. Superintendent's Report
 

IV. Public Hearing

IV.A. Opening of Public Hearing with comments from Richard Pugh, Director of Finance and Operations

IV.B. Public Comments on 2024-25 Proposed Budget

IV.C. Conclude Public Hearing
 

V. Consent Agenda 
Motion: The Board of Education approves the consent agenda to include the following items: 

V.A. New Hires

V.A.1. Hiring of Maria Camila Leon Buitrago as a conditional hire pending obtainment of certification - 1.0 FTE 6th Grade Science Teacher at MacDonald Middle School at MA Step 5 effective August 26, 2024. The individual will be paid at a daily rate of $200 until certification is received.
 

V.A.2. Hiring of David Leen - 1.0 FTE Math Teacher at East Lansing High School at BA Step 3 effective August 26, 2024.
 

V.A.3. Hiring of Joel Longstreth - 1.0 FTE Physical Education Teacher at MacDonald Middle School at MA Step 15 effective August 26, 2024.
 

V.A.4. Hiring of Elisha Shantz - 1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher at East Lansing High School at BA Step 11 effective August 26, 2024.
 

VI. 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. 
 

VII. Board Discussion

VII.A. Racial Equity Policy
 

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Director of Finance - Recommendation for Hire
Motion: The Board of Education approves the contract for Ms. Lisa Allen for the position of Director of Finance.
 

VIII.B. Resolution Calling for Bilateral Immediate Ceasefire 
Motion: The Board of Education adopts the Resolution Calling for a Bilateral Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Israel and Release of Innocent Civilians by the Parties in Conflict, as presented.
 

VIII.C. Purchase of Technology Hardware
Motion: The Board of Education approves the purchase of 660 Chromebooks from SEHI Computer Products in the amount of $168,036.00.
 

VIII.D. Suspension of Pay-to-Participate Fees
Motion: The Board of Education approves the continuation of the suspension of the athletic and theater pay-to-participate fees for fiscal year 2024-25. 
 

VIII.E. Certification of form L-4029 (2024 Tax Rate Request)
Motion: The Board of Education approves the 2024 millage rates to be levied on July 1, 2024 as calculated per the Michigan Department of Treasury form L-4029 as presented. 
 

VIII.F. 2024-25 Original Budget

VIII.F.1. General Fund
Motion: The Board of Education adopts the 2024-2025 Original Budget resolution for the General Fund as presented on pages 5-6 of the Budget Book.
 

VIII.F.2. Food Service Fund
Motion: the Board of Education adopts the 2024-2025 Original Budget resolution for the Food Service Fund as presented on page 7 of the Budget Book.
 

VIII.F.3. Student/School Activity Fund
Motion: the Board of Education adopts the 2024-2025 Original Budget resolution for the Student/School Activity Fund as presented on page 8 of the Budget Book.
 

VIII.G. Ratifying Resolution (2024 Bonds, Series 1)
Motion: The Board of Education approves the Ratifying Resolution for the 2024 School Building and Site Bonds, Series I, as presented.
 

IX. Committee Reports 

IX.A. Academic and Technology Committee

IX.B. Facilities Committee

IX.C. Finance Committee

IX.D. Intergovernmental Relations

IX.E. Personnel Committee

IX.F. Policy Committee
 

X. Announcements 

X.A. The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is June 24, 2024.
 

XI. Adjournment