June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Jason Burns, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Andrew Phelps, Leeni Shrestha and Jillian Winn
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WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT (2 Min)
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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 – Student Trip (5 Min)
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OHS French Teacher Kim Floyd will present information regarding a French student trip to France, proposed for June 10-18, 2026.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
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Per State law and Board Policy 3402, the board must annually review and adopt the district's Cardiac Emergency Response Plan. Safety & Security Director Katie Diehl and School Nurse Stephanie Gosha will present the proposed plan.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: Student-Parent Handbooks
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Assistant Superintendent Bailey and Building Administrators will present the proposed changes to the elementary, Kinawa, Chippewa Middle School, and Okemos High School student-parent handbooks.
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PRESENTATION: Student Success Data Portal (15 Min)
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Director Lara Slee will present information regarding a new student success data portal and accompanying annual reporting.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: 2025-2026 Budget Development
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The board will enter into a work session for the purpose of developing the 2025-2026 budget. Potential budget reductions and revenue opportunities will be discussed. The 24-25 budget revisions will also be reviewed.
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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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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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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 (10 Min)
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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 (5 Min)
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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 5 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.
Item 1: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2025;
Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of May 12, 2025;
Item 3: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2025;
Item 4: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 27, 2025;
Item 5: Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of May 27, 2025;
Item 6: Acknowledge receipt of the May financial statement and approve payment of bills for May.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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Membership in MHSAA
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Each year, the board of education is required to take formal action to affiliate with the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt the resolution permitting Okemos Public Schools to continue membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the year August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Certification of Summer Tax
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Tax bills are sent out by Meridian and Alaiedon townships and the City of Lansing twice a year; half for summer taxes and the balance for winter taxes. Williamstown Township collects school taxes during the winter only.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and certify collection of summer tax levy for Okemos Public Schools in the amount specified by the tax levy provided by the Ingham Intermediate School District and negotiation of the fee for collection of the tax levy (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Board Policy - Final Reading
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The board reviewed the following policies at before placing on the website for public review: 3115 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Non-Retaliation; 3115A Definitions for 3115 Series; 3115B Designation of Coordinators; 3115C Supportive Measures; 3115D Informal Resolution; 3115E Grievance Procedure and Remedies; 3115F Complaint Dismissal and Appeals; 3115H Training Requirements and Policy Notice; 3118 Title IX Sexual Harassment; 3402 Drills, Plans and Reports; 4213 Anti-Nepotism; 5206 Student Discipline; and 5509 Public Appearances of School Groups.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt final reading of board policies 3115 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Non-Retaliation; 3115A Definitions for 3115 Series; 3115B Designation of Coordinators; 3115C Supportive Measures; 3115D Informal Resolution; 3115E Grievance Procedure and Remedies; 3115F Complaint Dismissal and Appeals; 3115H Training Requirements and Policy Notice; 3118 Title IX Sexual Harrassment; 3402 Drills, Plans and Reports; 4213 Anti-Nepotism; 5206 Student Discipline; and 5509 Public Appearances of School Groups.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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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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Zoom Agreement
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Superintendent Hood will provide information regarding a Zoom agreement for action at the June 16th meeting.
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Strategic Planning Goals
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The board will discuss the proposed strategic planning goals for action at the June 16th meeting.
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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 (5 Min)
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ADJOURN
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