Blissfield Community Schools

The board recognized an employee as District Employee of the Month and received presentations on high school programs, including staffing updates, mental health initiatives, and life readiness curriculum. Discussions covered academic expansions such as dual enrollment and agricultural studies, as well as updates on FFA activities, cell phone policy implementation, student engagement programs, and theater department plans. Board actions included the approval of General Fund bill payments, an overnight trip for the FFA State Convention, and the adoption of the 2026-27 district calendar. The Superintendent provided a report regarding state funding and recent discussions on local infrastructure improvements.

Key discussion topics for this meeting include a report from the Student Council regarding recent activities and an educational highlight recognizing a special education teacher as the District Employee of the Month. Personnel actions involve accepting the retirement of a 2nd grade teacher effective July 1, 2026, and recommending approval for several volunteer coaches for the spring sports season (Baseball, MS Baseball, Softball, Track, and Girls Soccer). Items of business slated for consideration include the payment of February 2026 invoices, approval for an overnight trip for the FFA State Convention, and approval of the revised 2026-27 BCS District Calendar. Committee reports were also scheduled.

Key discussions during the meeting included updates from the Student Council regarding recent high school activities such as blood drives, Robotics, Thespian Society preparations, and Interact and FFA volunteer efforts. The Board recognized an employee as "District Employee of the Month." The athletic department provided an update on fall participation rates (55% high school, 64% middle school) and current winter sports status, noting efforts to establish a strength and conditioning baseline. FFA students shared their National Convention experience. Financial actions included the approval of General Fund bills totaling $1,490,320.50. The Board adopted the BCS Wellness Policy and authorized a resolution for the Superintendent to conditionally submit the District's opt-in form to MDE for 31aa Funding eligibility. Furthermore, the purchase of interior branding through CSG Imaging for $61,205.40 was approved.

Key discussion points included an update from the Student Council detailing recent activities such as the FFA Leadership Contest, progress with Encore and Thespian rehearsals, a donation to the Humane Society, and Robotics game announcements. The Board recognized an employee as "District Employee of the Month" and acknowledged BCS Board Members for School Board Appreciation Month. The Food Service Director provided an update on the food service program. Significant actions included the approval of General Fund bills, authorization for the eighth-grade class to participate in a three-day camp experience in Pioneer, OH, approval of the Series II, Phase III Bid Analysis Summary, approval of the 2025-2026 Proposed General Fund Budget Amendment, and approval of the Revised Emergency Operations Plan.

Key discussions during the meeting included updates from the Student Council President regarding high school activities such as Encore welcoming new members, NHS preparing for a blood drive, and the Robotics team winning 1st place at an off-season meet. The Board recognized Rod Hauenstein as "District Employees of the Month" and commended the girls' and boys' cross country teams for their outstanding seasons, detailing numerous achievements including back-to-back league championships and state meet qualifications. Financial actions included the approval of General Fund bills. The board also approved an update to a board policy. The Superintendent provided updates on 31aa funding, Michigan Health Education Standards, and districtwide branding initiatives, and welcomed the Interim CFO.