March 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Andrew Phelps and Jayme Taylor
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WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT
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Welcome to this regular meeting of the Okemos Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the business of the school board.
There are two opportunities for public comment: Citizens who wish to address agenda or non-agenda items will have an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting, as well as near the end of the meeting. In-person individuals who wish to address the board must complete a blue form, located with the agendas near the room entrance, and present it to the board’s secretary prior to the start of the agenda item. Virtual participants must submit their name and address in a message through the chat box located in Zoom’s meeting controls prior to the start of the agenda item. At the appropriate point in the agenda, the board president will call upon individuals who have submitted a blue card or chat message and that individual’s microphone will be un-muted for their comments. |
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD - Juul Litigation
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The board will review a resolution to accept a proposed settlement in the Juul litigation.
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PRESENTATION: Bond Update
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Representatives from Veridas, TowerPinkster and Christman will provide an update regarding the 2022 bond.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: French Student Trip
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Okemos High School French teacher Melissa Samluk will present for board discussion, information regarding a student trip to France proposed for June 24th through July 3, 2024.
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CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding items of interest that that may or may not be part of the evening’s agenda. Citizens are required to limit comments to three minutes, except when this requirement is waived by the board president during the meeting. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment and input; however, the board meeting format is designed to facilitate the evening’s agenda and, therefore, restricts board members from engaging in conversation with speakers or immediately responding to questions. Questions and concerns may be addressed by the board later in the agenda and may be assigned for follow-up by the board or superintendent at a later date.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS
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The high school student representative will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS
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The superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS
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The board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
Individual board members may highlight other events and issues of interest and request follow-up on other matters of concern. |
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ACTION ITEMS
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Within Action Items, there is a Consent Agenda to expedite the business of the board which groups a number of items together to be dealt with by one action of the board. However, items in the consent agenda may be extracted by individual board member request for further discussion or clarification.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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In an effort to expedite the business of the board of education, but in no way meant to diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been developed.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve items 1 through 3 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.
Item 1: Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2023:
Item 2: Acknowledge receipt of the February financial statement and approve payment of bills for February;
Item 4: Acknowledge receipt of the Leave of Absence Report and approve the requested leave of absence for Elizabeth Steinmeier, PE Teacher at Central Elementary for the period of May 29th through September 11, 2023; Jennifer Eddy, Gifted & Talented Coordinator for the period of March 15 through April 26, 2023; and approve the request for a Leave of Absence for Kate Quinn, 5th Grade Teacher at Kinawa for the 2023-2024 school year.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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Flexible Furniture - Updated Cost
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During the December 12th meeting, Assistant Superintendent Bailey presented new flexible furniture purchases, as well as updated the board regarding previously approved purchases that increased in cost. The board is being asked to formally approve the increased cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the increased cost of $18606.03 for flexible furniture for the Art Rooms and Counseling Department.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Description:
Discussion items are intended to provide an opportunity for review of material and interaction concerning the individual items. Action is not taken during the board meeting. Discussion items may be acted upon by the Board of Education at a later date. The board president may move a discussion item forward in the meeting agenda to facilitate timely discussion and/or community input on that discussion item.
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Board Policy - Updated 5106 Gender Identity
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The board approved first reading of policy 5106 Gender Identity at its January 9th meeting and the policy was placed on the website for community feedback. The board received revisions at its February 27th meeting. The board will review an updated policy.
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2023-2024 Budget Development
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Finance Director Elizabeth Lentz will provide information regarding the development of the 2023-2024 budget including preliminary assumptions.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding any item(s) of interest. Individual comments at this time will be limited to three minutes but may be extended at the discretion of the board president. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment; however, our meeting format does not allow the board to engage in conversation with speakers. Questions or concerns may be assigned for follow-up by the board or the administration at a later date.
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OTHER MATTERS
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ADJOURN
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