Bay City Public School District

The board meeting agenda includes presentations for retirement and tenure recognition. The regular agenda items cover the naming of the Bay City Central High School cafeteria, the adoption of a bond sale resolution, approval of a revised tax levy, and several district personnel contracts including salary schedule updates and manager salary adjustments. Additionally, the board will discuss a YMCA co-op lifeguard agreement and conduct a closed session regarding negotiations strategy.

The board meeting included the introduction of student representatives and the review of monthly financial reports and personnel changes. Key actions included the approval of an expulsion, a contract revision for JAG Talent Consulting, and the first reading of board policy updates. The board adopted an E-Rate resolution for fiber maintenance, approved a revised 2026-2027 curriculum guide, and awarded a bid for flooring renovations at Washington Elementary. Furthermore, the board approved the conditional reinstatement of two students, conducted a closed session regarding negotiations, and ratified a tentative agreement with the Bay City Public Schools Maintenance Personnel Association.

The Board conducted a closed session to hear a student discipline appeal. Following the appeal, the Board reviewed the facts surrounding a recommended expulsion and voted to uphold the Superintendent Review Committee's recommendation to expel the student, while noting that the student may apply for reinstatement.

The board will convene a special meeting to host a presentation regarding the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District 2026-2027 budget. The session will follow a standard meeting format including a call to the audience for public comments.

The board discussed several items including the introduction of a student representative, a review of financial summaries and personnel changes, and the approval of a student trip request. Key agenda items covered the renewal of liaison officer agreements, membership resolutions for the MHSAA and Michigan Association of School Boards, and establishment of superintendent goals and evaluation tools. The board also addressed administrative tasks such as the adoption of an E-Rate resolution, board policy updates, the authorization of a bond sale, tax rate requests, and a budget resolution. Furthermore, the agenda included considerations for a bus driver referral program, student reinstatements, and closed sessions regarding negotiation strategy and attorney-client privilege.