February 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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The February 23, 2026, meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by ____________ at _______ pm with the following persons present:
MEMBERS PRESENT: ___Jackie Bowen ___Rod Detweiler ___Tim Hall ___Jeff Houtz ___TJ Reed ___Tegan Stuby-Hekter ___Larry Walton STAFF PRESENT: ___Chad Brady ___Jane Rumsey ___Barb Lester ___Cathy Carpenter ___Dennis Kirby ___Shannon Schwandt ___Jill Peterson ___Meredith Spicer ___Brenda Heimstra ___Phillip Heasley (KRESA) VISITORS PRESENT: |
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2. Guest & Visitor Comments
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A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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3. Acceptance of Consent Agenda
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As a good practice, the board should accept the consent agenda for the evening's meeting which includes minutes of the January 19 meeting and the January financial reports.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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4. Superintendent's Report
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Calendar - for a complete calendar, go to www.cpschools.org.
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5. Budget Amendment (SP Goal 3)
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The 2025-26 general fund budget was originally adopted in June, prior to the start of the current school year. A mid-year amendment after the fall count is then required to align with the current forecast for the district. The budget revision presentation and resolution, which have been reviewed by the finance committee, are attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the resolution to adopt the 2025-26 revised general fund budget as attached. ROLL / VOICE CALL VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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6. District Professional Development (PD) Advisory Committee - (SP 1,2)
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In collaboration with the CEA, Administration is considering counting several days of professional development as days of pupil instruction during the 2026-27 school year. One of the requirements in pursuing this change is the formation of a Board-approved District PD Advisory Committee consisting of teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, and administrators. Attached is a list of people who will serve on this committee.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY _________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not the formation of a District PD Advisory Committee as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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7. School Resource Deputy (SP 1)
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The District and the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department are ready to renew the contract regarding a School Resource Deputy (SRD) for 2026. The contract is attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY_____________________________; SECONDED BY_______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the attached agreement with the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Dept. for a School Resource Deputy for 2026. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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8. MASB Board of Directors Election (SP Goal 1,2,3)
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The Board is asked to vote for one candidate for the Region 6 representation on the MASB Board of Directors. Information on the candidates is attached. The candidates are:
Charlie Fulbright - Battle Creek Public Schools - Calhoun County TiAnna Harrison - Kalamazoo Public Schools - Kalamazoo County Elizabeth O'Dell - SJC ISD - St. Joseph County Note: Jane Rumsey casts your vote via the MASB member portal. MOTION BY _____________________________ to vote for _______________________ ; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve casting their ballot for ___________________________. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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9. Contract Approval - 2027 Prom Venue
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The Class of 2028 plans to host the 2027 Prom at a venue in which Board Member Houtz has a financial connection. Bylaw 0144.3 Conflict of Interest requires Board approval for the contract.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY_____________________________; SECONDED BY_______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve a contract between the Centreville Class of 2028 and Green Tide LLC for the 2027 Prom. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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10. Guest & Visitor Comments
Description:
A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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11. Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned at __________pm by ___________________.
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