Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT (2 Min)
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION - CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
RECONVENE (1 Min)
DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: Business Professional's of America Okemos Chapter Student Trip 
MISSION MINUTE/AROUND THE PACK (5 Min)
CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (5 Min)
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA (5 Min)
ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO PROCEED
AOA CONTRACT APPROVAL (2 Min)
OCMFS CONTRACT APPROVAL (2 min)
ALL NON-BARGAINING STAFF MEMBERS (2 mins)
OTHER ACTION ITEMS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
PRESENTATION: SPECIAL ED MILLAGE (15 min)
SCHOOL OF CHOICE OPENINGS 2026-2027 (5 min)
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT (15 mins)
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
OTHER MATTERS (5 Min)
ADJOURN
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Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Meeting Agenda
Subject:
CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Tom Buffett, Jason Burns, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Andrew Phelps, Leeni Shrestha and Jillian Winn
Subject:
WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT (2 Min)
Description:
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.
Subject:
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION - CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Description:
Pursuant to Section 8(c) and 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act, the board of education may adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of contract negotiations and to review attorney-client privileged information.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the board adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations (Roll Call)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
That the board adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Section 8 (c) of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations (Roll Call).Jillian WinnKatie CavanaughCarried
  • Buffett: Yea
  • Burns: Yea
  • Cavanaugh: Yea
  • Doxie: Yea
  • Phelps: Yea
  • Shrestha: Yea
  • Winn: Yea
Subject:
RECONVENE (1 Min)
Description:
Tom Buffett, Jason Burns, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Andrew Phelps, Leeni Shrestha, and Jillian Winn
Subject:
DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD: Business Professional's of America Okemos Chapter Student Trip 
Description:
OHS Assistant Principal Joe Schmidt will provide information regarding a business student trip, led by Sharon Murchin, to Business Professionals of America's National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN on May 6-10, 2026.
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Subject:
MISSION MINUTE/AROUND THE PACK (5 Min)
Description:
An opportunity for individual board members to highlight events, activities, and other items of interest.
Subject:
CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
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.
Subject:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (5 Min)
Description:
The high school student representatives will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
Subject:
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
Description:
The Interim Superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the Board.
Subject:
BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
Description:
The Board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
Individual board members may request follow-up on other matters of concern.
Board subcommittees may present their reports or deliver updates.
Subject:
ACTION ITEMS
Description:
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.
Subject:
CONSENT AGENDA (5 Min)
Description:
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):
  1. That the board approve items 1 through 3 for immediate implementation and appropriate action. Item 1: Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of March 23, 2026. Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, and Item 3: Acknowledge receipt of the March financial statement and approve payment of bills for March 2026.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
That the board approve items 1 through 3 for immediate implementation and appropriate action. Item 1: Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of March 23, 2026. Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, and Item 3: Acknowledge receipt of the March financial statement and approve payment of bills for March 2026.Andy PhelpsKatie CavanaughCarried
  • Buffett: Yea
  • Burns: Yea
  • Cavanaugh: Yea
  • Doxie: Yea
  • Phelps: Yea
  • Shrestha: Yea
  • Winn: Yea
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Subject:
ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO PROCEED
Description:
Board policy 2503A (Adequate Information to Proceed) indicates that it is the policy of the Board not to take action on an item for first time it is brought to the attention of the Board at a public meeting. The board may waive this requirement by motion.
Subject:
AOA CONTRACT APPROVAL (2 Min)
Description:
The Board of Education has concluded negotiations with the AOA and has reviewed the final contract language. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the board waive the reading and approve the contract between the Okemos Board of Education and the Association of Okemos Administrators effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 (Roll Call Vote)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
That the board waive the reading and approve the contract between the Okemos Board of Education and the Association of Okemos Administrators effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 (Roll Call Vote).Andy PhelpsKatie CavanaughCarried
  • Buffett: Yea
  • Burns: Yea
  • Cavanaugh: Yea
  • Doxie: Yea
  • Phelps: Yea
  • Shrestha: Yea
  • Winn: Yea
Subject:
OCMFS CONTRACT APPROVAL (2 min)
Description:
The Board of Education has concluded negotiations with the OCMFS and has reviewed the final contract language. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the board waive the reading of Board Policy 2503(a) and approve the contract between the OCMFS effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 (Roll Call Vote)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
That the board waive the reading and approve the contract between the OCMFS effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 (Roll Call Vote).Andy PhelpsJason BurnsCarried
  • Buffett: Yea
  • Burns: Yea
  • Cavanaugh: Yea
  • Doxie: Yea
  • Phelps: Yea
  • Shrestha: Yea
  • Winn: Yea
Subject:
ALL NON-BARGAINING STAFF MEMBERS (2 mins)
Description:
The Board of Education has reviewed recommended salary adjustments for non-bargaining staff member personnel not included in an employee bargaining group.  It has been board practice to adjust salary and benefits for this personnel group similar to those agreements reached with employee bargaining units.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. That the board approve the changes in salary and benefits for Central Office; Clerical/Technical/Child Care; and Select Staff personnel effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027 (Roll Call Vote)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
That the board approve the changes in salary and benefits for Central Office; Clerical/Technical/Child Care; and Select Staff personnel effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027 (Roll Call Vote).Andy PhelpsJillian WinnCarried
  • Buffett: Yea
  • Burns: Yea
  • Cavanaugh: Yea
  • Doxie: Yea
  • Phelps: Yea
  • Shrestha: Yea
  • Winn: Yea
Subject:
OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
Subject:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
PRESENTATION: SPECIAL ED MILLAGE (15 min)
Description:
Superintendent of Ingham Intermediate School District, Jason Mellama, will present information on the Special Education 2026 Bond Proposal for $99,960,000.00 to upgrade Ingham ISD's Special Education facilities and the tax impact equal to 0.55 mill increase. 
Attachments:
Subject:
SCHOOL OF CHOICE OPENINGS 2026-2027 (5 min)
Attachments:
Subject:
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT (15 mins)
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.
Attachments:
Subject:
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Description:
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.
 
Subject:
OTHER MATTERS (5 Min)
Subject:
ADJOURN

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