July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order - Heather Kearns, President
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I.1. Welcome
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I.2. Mission Statement
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I.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.4. Board Roll Call ~ Kearns, Abraham, Withers, Kartes, Miller, Biermann, Lehman.
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I.5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
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II. Communication
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II.1. Community and Public Comment ~
Please state your name and city of residence for the record, and limit your comments to three minutes. To ensure due process and respect of individual rights, the District maintains a formal process for handling complaints against individuals. A problem involving an individual or a specific incident is best handled through administrative channels. Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments. While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible. If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.
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II.2. Strategic Plan/District Goals/MICIP ~ Jenny Winter
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II.3. Superintendent's Report
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II.3.a. Good Things
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II.3.b. Acknowledge Resignations Received
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II.3.b.1) Charles Faulkner, Bus Driver with 9 months of service, effective June 4, 2025.
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II.3.b.2) Emily French, Special Education Paraprofessional at Rose City School with 1 year of service, effective July 3, 2025.
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II.3.b.3) Cody Van Goethem, JV Head Football Coach with 2 years of service, effective June 24, 2025
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II.3.b.4) Jack Vliet Sr., Assistant Football Coach at Ogemaw Heights High School with 2 years of service, effective June 23, 2025.
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III. Board of Education Action Agenda - Section 1
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III.1. Approve - Establishment of Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates for 2025-2026
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Motion by: Supported by:
Motion: to approve establishing the second Monday of each month as the regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting date for the 2025-2026 fiscal year; any exceptions to be requested by the Board President and duly noticed and posted per law, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. _________________________________________________________ |
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III.2. Approve - Establishment of Board Meeting Dates for 2025-2026
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Motion: to approve establishing the third Monday of each month as the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting date for the 2025-2026 fiscal year; any exceptions to be requested by the Board President and duly noticed and posted per law, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. _________________________________________________________ |
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III.3. Adopt - Depository: Bank of Record Resolution for 2025-2026
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Motion: to adopt the resolution appointing Mercantile Bank as depository for Bond Checking/Investment and Huntington Bank as depository for General Fund Checking/Auto and Liquidity Sweep, Debt Retirement Checking/Liquidity Sweep, Food Service Checking/Liquidity Sweep, Student Activity Checking/Liquidity Sweep, and Sinking Fund Checking/Liquidity Sweep, as presented. Any discussion? Roll Call ~ Abraham, Withers, Kartes, Miller, Biermann, Lehman, Kearns. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. _________________________________________________________ |
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III.4. Appoint - School Election Administrator Resolution
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Motion by: Supported by: Motion: to appoint Gail Hughey Administrator of School Elections for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. Any discussion? Roll Call: Withers, Kartes, Miller, Biermann, Lehman, Kearns, Abraham. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________ |
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III.5. Appoint - School Elections Deputy Administrator Resolution
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Motion by: Supported by: Motion: to appoint Karyn Randall as Deputy Administrator of School Elections for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented. Any discussion? Roll Call: Kartes, Miller, Biermann, Lehman, Kearns, Abraham, Withers. Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________ |
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IV. Board of Education Action Agenda - Section 2, Regular Meeting
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IV.1. Consent Agenda
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Motion: to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. _________________________________________________________ |
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IV.1.a. C: Special Meeting Minutes for Monday, June 30, 2025.
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IV.1.b. C: Finance Report
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IV.1.c. C: Personnel ~ Approve New Positions (current employee)
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IV.1.c.1) Cody Van Goethem, Assistant Football Coach at Ogemaw Heights High School, effective June 13, 2025, at pay rate per Supplementary Services Pay Schedule, 7%, Step 4.
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IV.1.c.2) Jack Vliet, Sr., Head Junior Varsity Football Coach at Ogemaw Heights High School, effective June 16, 2025, at pay rate per Supplementary Services Pay Schedule, 7%, Step 10.
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IV.1.c.3) James Smith, Assistant Football Coach at Ogemaw Heights High School, effective July 14, 2025, at pay rate per Supplementary Services Pay Schedule, 7%, Step 2.
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IV.2. Personnel: New Hires
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Motion by: Supported by: Motion: to approve new hire(s) as listed below and as presented: Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. ________________________________________________________ |
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IV.2.a. Michael Banyas, Elementary Classroom Teacher at Surline Elementary School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per Master Contract, MA, Step 25+.
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IV.2.b. Joshua Bilodeau, Spanish and English Language Learner Teacher at Ogemaw Heights High and Surline Middle Schools, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per Master Contract, BA, Step 1.
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IV.2.c. Susanna Mier, Interventionist at Surline Elementary School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per Master Contract, MA+30, Step 25+.
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IV.2.d. Annette Panter, Lunchroom/Playground Aide at Surline Middle School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate of $12.88 per hour.
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IV.2.e. Kellyn Peters, Kindergarten Teacher at Surline Elementary School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per Master Contract, BA, Step 3.
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IV.2.f. Debra Purdy, Title I Paraprofessional at Surline Elementary School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per USW Contract, $14.21 per hour.
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IV.2.g. Ronald Rotunno Jr., Elementary Classroom Teacher at Surline Elementary School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per Master Contract, MA, Step 22.
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IV.2.h. Hunter Shinault, Social Studies Teacher at Ogemaw Heights High School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per Master Contract, MA, Step 5.
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IV.2.i. Kaitlynn West, Title I Paraprofessional at Surline Middle School, effective August 18, 2025, at pay rate per USW Contract, $14.21 per hour.
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IV.3. Approve - Electrical Modifications for Building Trades
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Motion by: Supported by: Motion: to approve the Bond Project electrical upgrade to the Building Trades Department, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. ________________________________________________________ |
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IV.4. Approve-Lease Amendment Agreement Extension with 4M Building Solutions, LLC
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Motion: to approve the lease amendment agreement extension with 4M Building Solutions, LLC through December 31, 2025, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. _________________________________________________________ |
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IV.5. Approve - 2025-2026 Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Personal Training Agreement Renewal
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Motion by: Supported by: Motion: to approve the one (1) year agreement with Pinnacle Rehabilitation to provide physical therapy services, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Withers, owner/operator Motion carried. ____________________________________________________________ |
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IV.6. Adopt - Administrative Salary Schedule
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Motion by: Supported by: Motion: to adopt the Administrative Salary Schedule, as presented. Any discussion? Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. ________________________________________________________ |
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IV.7. Adopt - Revisions to NEOLA Policy, as a Final Reading
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Motion: to adopt revision to NEOLA policies listed below as a second and final reading, as presented Any discussion? Roll Call ~ Withers, Kartes, Miller, Biermann, Lehman, Kearns, Abraham Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________ |