July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call Meeting to Order and Roll

3. Consent Agenda

3.A. Approval of Agenda

3.B. Approval of Accounts Payable Report

3.C. Approval of Minutes 

4. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest -- Any Board Member having an(any) anticipated or possible Conflict(s) of Interest, as defined in Board Policy #2301--Conflict of Interest, on a(any) matter(s) under consideration at this meeting shall disclose that(those) situation(s) during this portion of the meeting.

5. Public Communication
This portion of the agenda is for persons to address the Board.  Each individual will have three (3) minutes to provide Agenda- and/or Non-Agenda-Related Comments to the Board.  The Board values these communications, but Public Comment is not a form of exchange or dialogue.  Please note the Board may not respond during the meeting, but questions and concerns will be addressed individually as soon as possible. 

6. Superintendent's Report and Correspondence

6.A. Personnel Report

6.B. MMHS Information for 2025-2026

Seniors last day of school - Friday, May 8
Honor Night - Thursday, May 14
Commencement Ceremony - Friday, May 15

7. Business/Action Items

7.A. Semi-Annual Organizational Action Items

1. ACTION:  Consider a Motion to Approve the Authorization of Depositories for School District Funds
2. ACTION:  Consider a Motion to Appoint School District Attorneys
3. ACTION:  Consider a Motion to Approve Investment Authorization
4. ACTION:  Consider a Motion to Approve Usage of School Credit Cards 
5. ACTION: Consider a Motion to Approve Authorizing the Signing of Checks, Contracts, Agreements & Purchase Orders
6. ACTION:  Consider a Motion to Approve Authorizing Electronic Transfer of Funds

This is a yearly standing item for our July Organizational Meeting

7.B. Action Item-Teacher Hire 

Sara Boone-Science Teacher for MMHS

We are pleased to recommend the hire of a candidate with a strong background in middle and high school science education.

Our interview committee, consisting of Mitch, Bridget, and myself, conducted two thorough rounds of interviews with Ms. Boone. She also demonstrated her teaching abilities by delivering a short lesson to six students and was given a comprehensive tour of our building and of Manistee.

Since 2021, she has been a High School Science educator at Columbia Options High School. There, she developed and taught rigorous science curricula, including Biology, Anatomy, Earth Science, and various science electives, incorporating hands-on, real-world applications to foster scientific literacy and critical thinking.

Her commitment to cultivating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes active learning and student voice aligns exceptionally well with our school's values.  We are looking forward to having her join us at MMHS!

8. New Business

9. Announcements

9.A. Thrun July Policy Updates were released. Lauren is currently getting that ready for the Board.

9.B. We are planning on doing a ribbon cutting for Manistee Elementary with the Chamber. Lauren will keep you updated as plans progress. 

9.C. NMSLA Summer Dinner-RSVP with Lauren 

Northern Michigan Schools Legislative Association is hosting a dinner event on August 7th in Traverse City at 5:30. State Representatives will be in attendance and there will be an opportunity for discussion about the latest legislative educational updates. 

9.D. We are currently working on strengthening our alumni communications. We are working on a page for the website that will be ready by the 2025-2026 school year. 

9.E. No July Study Session per Board Schedule 

10. Adjournment