April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Approval of Agenda / Changes
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4. Public Comments
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5. Student Recognition
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6. Presentation
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6.A. Athletic Donation
Description:
The Paw Paw Masonic Lodge is making a donation to the athletic program. Jason will be at the meeting to accept the donation.
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6.B. Literacy Leadership Network Case Study
Description:
A couple of elementary teachers will be presenting an update on this program.
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6.C. Fun Day
Description:
Nikki would like to make some changes to Fun Day. She will be presenting her ideas at the meeting.
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7. Board Information / Reports
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7.A. Building / Department Reports
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7.B. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Minutes from the committee's March 27 meeting are attached.
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7.C. Bond Update
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
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8.B. Employee Resignations
Description:
Jennifer Gayton, parapro at Pullman Elementary, has resigned effective immediately.
Heather Scheuer, ESL Teacher at BMHS, has resigned effective at the end of the school year. |
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8.C. Receipt and File
Description:
Bloomingdale Communications Recognition - BCI and Steve Shults donated $1749 to provide lunch from Malia's for the staff for Employee Appreciation Week.
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8.D. Check Register
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9. Old Business
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9.A. Contract for Technology Services
Description:
This item was tabled at the March 24 meeting. As requested, Rick has more information to share. Action must be taken at the April 28 meeting.
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10. New Business
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10.A. Employee Recommendation
Description:
We have made an offer to Alexis Field for our School Nurse position. She has accepted and will be at the Board meeting.
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10.B. Spring Policy Update - First Reading
Description:
This is a first reading. No action necessary.
Policies have been attached separately. |
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10.C. Policy Updates
Description:
These policies have been reviewed by the policy committee and updates are recommended for the purpose of:
1. Authorizing Superintendent to suspend / terminate support staff. 2. Creating consistency in how resignations are handled for professional and support staff. These policies are also a first reading and no action is necessary. |
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10.D. School of Choice Resolution
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10.E. Resolution for Bond Project Change Orders
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10.F. PowerSchool eFinance+ Renewal
Description:
This is for the 25-26 school year.
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10.G. VBISD Budget Approval
Description:
Each year local school district boards of education must adopt a resolution either supporting or disapproving of the ISD general fund budget. I recommend that BPS adopt the attached resolution in support of the budget.
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10.H. Tree Removal & Management Plan
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10.I. Series I Roof Replacement
Description:
The Garland rep will be at the meeting to share information about 1-ply vs. 2-ply roofing options. When the board approved contractor bids at the March 10 special meeting, use of a 2-ply roofing system was approved. We have the option to switch to a single-ply system. Making this change would require board action.
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10.J. Personnel Issue - Possible Closed Session
Description:
At the employee’s request, the Board will move into closed session to consider the termination charges filed against the employee. The employee has the right to be accompanied by a union or legal representative, to hear the evidence presented, to offer contrary evidence, and to address the Board regarding his position on the proposed action. The employee or his representative may also submit a written response to the charges, which has been requested by noon on April 28 to allow for Board review in advance of the meeting.
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11. Adjournment
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