Bay-Arenac Independent School District

The board discussed a personnel report involving various staff transfers, resignations, and a retirement. Additionally, the board reviewed a bid for the purchase of a new tractor with attachments for the Building Operations Department through the MiDEAL program to improve grounds maintenance efficiency and safety. Overnight and out-of-state travel requests were also approved.

The Special Meeting agenda was amended to include a Closed Session under Section 8(h)(1) pertaining to Attorney Client Privilege. The consent agenda addressed Out of State and Overnight Travel Requests. The Board subsequently convened in a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters before returning to open session. Under the non-consent agenda, the Board voted to withdraw a draft settlement offer and proceed with an investigation and due process for possible termination.

The work session agenda was approved. Key discussions included the consent agenda items, which covered approving the minutes of the January 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session, and approving overnight/out-of-state travel requests for several staff members. The non-consent agenda involved approving the Personnel Report, detailing personnel changes such as a staff transition to a Teacher role with specified salary placement, retirements, resignations, and the approval of interns and co-op placements. Additionally, the Board approved the superintendent's mid-year evaluation.

The regular board meeting agenda was approved. Key items included communications such as a thank you from Rich VanTol to the board and administration for supporting Early Childhood programs during state budget funding eliminations. The consent agenda covered approval of previous work session minutes, out-of-state/overnight travel requests, and the Treasurer's Report. Under the non-consent agenda, the board approved the Personnel Report, which included recommendations for an Inclusion Coach and an Early Childhood Specialist. The expense statement for January 2026 was also approved, as was an adjusted inservice date on the 2025-2026 Career Center calendar. The Superintendent's Report detailed ongoing consultation with legal counsel regarding the purchase agreement for the Arenac Building, highlighting that the property might be relisted for bid. The report also emphasized the success of the recent Bite of Reality financial simulation event and celebrated February as Career and Technical Education Month, noting recent events like 10th Grade Day and the annual Open House and Apprenticeship night.

This document is the 2025-2026 Annual Education Report for the Bay-Arenac ISD Living and Learning Center -- Bay Campus, detailing educational progress, student assessment, accountability, and teacher quality in compliance with federal and state laws. It addresses the unique challenges of students with significant disabilities by outlining an adapted curriculum that focuses on functional academics, leisure/recreation, independent living, health, and community-based experiences, utilizing programs such as Equals Math, Essentials Math, Readtopia, and MOVE. The report also includes the status of the 3-5 year School Improvement Plan, with key goals to improve student performance in Math and increase Social Emotional Skills, alongside adherence to LRE, FAPE, and IDEA for student assignment.