Adam Covell

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and review of Mission, Vision, and Beliefs. The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented. The Superintendent reported that volunteers are still required for SeaPerch on February 28th at the U of M, and the district art show is being paused for the current year. A significant discussion involved the Letter of Agreement with current bargaining units regarding Section 27l funding, which the Board approved. There was no public comment before the meeting was adjourned.

The Athletic Committee meeting addressed several agenda items including discussions on the Youth Basketball Program, Fall Coaching Evaluations, and Spring Coaching Assignments. Specific updates were provided regarding the Golf Facility, Bowling activities, Storage System needs, Cheerleading matters, and Baseball/Softball Cages. The committee also reviewed Middle School Girls Basketball schedules and Community Gym Use, noting the donation of treadmills and elliptical machines from Planet Fitness for the Middle School weight room, and the implementation of electronic sign-in via QR codes. A brief discussion also occurred concerning the Lenawee United Hockey Team.

The meeting commenced with the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and review of mission, vision, and beliefs. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda as presented. The Superintendent reported that mid-year administrative reviews have begun, data is being examined for School of Choice enrollment for the fall, and administrative contracts are expected for approval by the May meeting. Building reports highlighted planning for Y5 and kindergarten round-ups, updating tuition-based program contracts, elementary PD, planning for STREAM night and the district art show, a successful Middle School Career Day, and an upcoming volunteer opportunity for a SeaPerch competition at the High School. The High School also hosted PD on AI tools for staff. Key agenda items included staff presentations, an update on Bond Projects, and no public comment was offered before adjournment.

The meeting agenda included several key components structured into Consent Docket items, Information Items, and School Business/Action Items. Information items covered the Spirit Award, Principal's Month Recognition, Strategic Planning Committee updates, administrative reports, board committee reports, and an update on Bond Projects, followed by Public Comment. Action items addressed resignations, winter coaching assignments, the facilities insurance claim, school building and site bond payments, approval for Fountas and Pinnell LLI Supplemental Kits and the Y5-5 Reading Program, contract reviews for CESPA and CEA, new hires, and concluded with a closed session.

The Board of Education workshop includes reviewing the original strategic planning for 2016-2021, focusing on student growth, ensuring learners are on track for grade level readiness, and meeting individual student needs. It also covers marketing strategies to enhance the school's image, community relations and communication to improve public perception, professional development for district employees, and maintaining a safe school environment through facility maintenance. The workshop will review and reaffirm goals for 2021-2026, set objectives, begin action planning, and establish reporting guidelines.