October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. REGULAR BUSINESS
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.A.1) Pledge of Allegiance
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I.A.2) Roll Call
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I.B. Approval of Agenda
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I.C. Presentations
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Audit
and Strategic Plan
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I.D. Audience Participation
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I.E. Action Items
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I.E.1) Consent Agenda
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I.E.1)a. PREVIOUS Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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I.E.1)b. Personnel Report
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I.E.1)c. Board Bills and Disbursement Report
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II. GSRP Agreements
Description:
Jennifer McCaffrey, Director of Early Childhood, requests that the Board approve Eaton RESA’s, partnership with Eaton Rapids Public Schools, Potterville Public School, You & Me Academy, Wacousta Cooperative Preschool, the Learning Care Group and CACS Head Start to offer GSRP in our local districts.
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III. CDC Supplement Notice of Award
Description:
Kim Thalison, Director of School Wellness & Prevention Services, requests the acceptance of the Notice of Award with the Center for Disease Control in the amount of $85,000 to support the implementation of enhanced regional school wellness programs, projects, and professional development in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham County school districts.
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IV. Mid-State Health Network FY 27 Contract
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Kim Thalison, Director of School Wellness & Prevention Services, requests the approval of the Mid-State Health Network contract in the amount of $685,255. The funds provide prevention coordination, curriculum, coalition staffing, and programs in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.
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V. Employment for the Superintendent
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Sean Williams, Superintendent of Eaton RESA, Based on the work completed by the Board of Education and subsequent negotiations between the District’s legal counsel and Dr. Nate Leale, it is recommended that the Board approve a three-year employment contract for Dr. Leale, naming him the next Superintendent of Eaton RESA. The contract will take effect January 1, 2027, with a prorated salary for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year.
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VI. Law Firm Collins & Blaha, P.C.
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Dr. Sean Williams, Superintendent of Eaton RESA, is requesting Board approval to enter into a contract with the law firm of Collins & Blaha, P.C. for the purpose of developing an Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Consortium to support school districts within the Eaton RESA service area. The consortium will provide participating districts with coordinated legal guidance, resources, and support related to SGO requirements and implementation.
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VII. 2026-27 MOU Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)(D. G.)
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Tina Monroe, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, requests approval for collaboration with MAISA, MDE, and other partners, this agreement supports the continued analysis and expansion of the Reading Now Network (RNN) work to identify Michigan schools demonstrating significant literacy improvement and understand the practices and conditions contributing to their success. Eaton RESA will employ the position and all costs will be reimbursed by MAISA.
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VIII. 2026-27 MOU Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)(K. D.)
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Tina Monroe, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, requests approval for the Literacy Leader Network collaboration with MAISA, which has been expanded through September 30, 2027. The program is a statewide education initiative to build systemwide capacity for lasting literacy improvements. Eaton RESA will continue to employ the Educator on Loan and all costs will be reimbursed by MAISA.
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IX. 2027 Summer Tax Levy Resolution
Description:
Tina Monroe, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, requests approval that Eaton RESA collects summer taxes from 7 of its 32 taxing units. In order to continue collecting summer taxes for 2027, the Board must approve a resolution by December 31, 2026. Fifty percent of the taxes will be collected in the summer and fifty percent in the winter from the 7 taxing units.
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X. Increase in FTE for Occupational Therapist & Speech and Language Pathologist
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Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, due to an increase in needs, Grand Ledge Public Schools has requested a 0.5 FTE increase for Occupational Therapy Services.
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XI. AMN Healthcare, Inc. for the 2026-27 School Year
Description:
Kelly Hager, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, requests the approval for a contract with AMN Healthcare, Inc for 1.0 FTE School Social Worker to fill a vacancy.
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XII. Board Member Reports & Requests
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XIII. Correspondence
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XIII.A. Upcoming Events
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XIV. Adjournment
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