March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated on the agenda. |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Citizens' Comments
This portion of the agenda is for citizens to address any questions or comments to the board. The board will listen, take comments and questions under advisement, and not respond at this time. The presiding officer will refer questions to the superintendent for research and response. When called on by the Board President, the citizen may address the board for up to three (3) minutes during the citizen comment period. Citizen comment timeframe is limited to 30 minutes. |
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4. Presentations
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A. Howard-Ellis Presentation B. Melissa Prescott from Education Elements - Strategic Planning Proposal |
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5. Information Items
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Committee Updates |
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6. Superintendent's Comments
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7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the board. Board members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to the vote. Discussion of the items that have been removed will be added to the Action/Discussion Items listed on the agenda. A motion is needed to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote is required.
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SAMPLE MOTION: ROLL CALL VOTE
I move - "that all items on the consent agenda be approved as submitted." |
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7.A. Approval of Minutes
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-February 16, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes |
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7.B. Payment of Bills
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A list of bills is presented for payment. Mr. Skarbek will answer questions. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the following be approved for payment -Payroll Vouchers 16 and 17 -General Fund checks 74241 - 74243 and V1449 - V1512." |
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8. Action/Discussion Items
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8.A. New Teacher Contract
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The administration is recommending a teacher contract be offered to the following: Darla Morant- Special Education Resource Teacher at Ballard Elementary SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board offer a teacher contract to Darla Morant as submitted." |
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8.B. Overnight Student Trip Request
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The administration is recommending that the Board approve the overnight field trip request submitted by Emma Rouch and Emily Tharp to allow 10 students to attend the State FFA Convention located at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI., March 3, 2026, through March 6, 2026. Note: This request was submitted to the administration prior to the field trip date. However, due to the board meeting schedule, this is the first opportunity for formal presentation and board approval following the conference dates. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the overnight field trip request as submitted by Emma Rouch and Emily Tharp." |
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8.C. Food Service Contract Renewal
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The administration is recommending the Board approve the renewal of Chartwells Food Service contract for one year. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the annual food service contract renewal with Chartwells." |
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8.D. Board Policy 4210 Update - First Reading
Description:
The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 4210. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the first reading of the policy. Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the first reading of Board policy 4210." |
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8.E. Board Policy 0100 Update - First Reading
Description:
The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 0100. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the first reading of the policy. Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the first reading of Board policy 0100." |
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8.F. Board Policy 2370.01 Update - First Reading
Description:
The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 2370.01. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the first reading of the policy. Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the first reading of Board policy 2370.01." |
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8.G. Board Policy 1410 Update - First Reading
Description:
The administration is recommending an update to Board policy 1410. A copy of the update is attached. This will be the first reading of the policy. Policy will take effect after the approval of the second reading. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the first reading of Board policy 1410." |
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8.H. Course Title Change - Personal Finance to Financial Literacy
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The administration recommends Board approval to change the high school course titles from Personal Finance to Financial Literacy, effective the 2026–2027 school year.
Economics to Economics/Personal Finance IEP Economics to IEP Economics/Personal Finance Consumer Math to Consumer Math/Personal Finance Personal Finance to Financial Literacy SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the course name change from Personal Finance to Financial Literacy as presented." |
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8.I. Curriculum Materials Adoption – K-5 ELA (CKLA)
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The Administration recommends the adoption of the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) 3rd Edition for grades K-5. This is a seven-year adoption. Total Program Cost: $542,306.92
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board approve the seven-year adoption of the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) 3rd Edition curriculum for grades K-5 as presented." |
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8.J. Proposed Location Change: Regular Meeting
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The administration is recommending that the April 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting location be changed to Ballard Elementary, located at 1601 W Chicago Rd., Niles, MI 49120. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the April 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting location be changed to Ballard Elementary, located at 1601 W Chicago Rd., Niles MI 49120." |
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9. Unscheduled Business
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10. Adjournment
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