Alaina Sunken

The Board of Education meeting agenda includes the review of informational reports regarding discipline data and literacy system improvements, as well as the Superintendent's report concerning a Truth in Taxation public hearing and probationary teacher contracts. Board discussion and action items feature the renewal of the Michigan Association of School Boards membership, the approval of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership Resolution, the adoption of a resolution for 80/20 medical benefit plans, and the approval of a two-year school resource officer contract. Additionally, the Board will review NEOLA policy updates, address the hiring of a high school teacher, approve the purchase of school buses, conduct a student residency hearing in closed session, negotiate support staff contracts, and manage coaching resignations and new hires.

The board meeting covers several key agenda items, including the recognition of students for academic and extracurricular achievements, the review of financial reports, and the approval of payment for outstanding bills. The agenda also includes informational updates on the Ingham Virtual High School curriculum, NEOLA policy updates, and the potential addition of a School Resource Officer. Action items involve the acceptance of a teacher's retirement, the review and potential approval or disapproval of the Intermediate School District budget, the approval of course listings for the virtual high school, the authorization of summer athletic trips, and a discussion regarding the sinking fund for future projects.

The board meeting agenda includes the recognition of winter athletes and a period for public participation. Key business items include the approval of bills, the Pcard statement, and budget reports for the general and food service funds. The board will review informational reports from the middle school leadership class and updates on parent-teacher conferences. Action items involve the approval of the 2026-2027 School of Choice resolution, the procurement of computers and cafeteria tables for various school buildings, and the adoption of student handbooks for the elementary, middle, and high schools. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution to declare Police Week.

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included several informational reports on Language Line Solutions and the CKLA Curriculum Update. The Superintendent provided an update on the Ingham ISD Special Education Bond. Action items included seeking approval for course listings for Leslie High School, Ingham Virtual High School, and Leslie Middle School. The Board was also asked to approve an overnight High School athletic wrestling trip and to retain the accounting firm of Willis & Jurasek, P.C. for the 2025-2026 school audit. Discussions were scheduled for a student discipline hearing and support staff negotiations, both planned for closed sessions.

The primary focus of this organizational meeting was the annual board organization, including the appointment of a Temporary Chairperson and the election of the board officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Key procedural items included the approval of the current agenda and the minutes of the December 8, 2025 regular meeting. Designations were made for implementing public notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act, assuming specified Treasurer responsibilities, and designating an Electronic Transfer Officer. The Board also approved bills for payment, reviewed budget reports as of 12/31/2025, and confirmed receipt of correspondence. Action items included a resolution to set regular meeting and workshop dates for 2026 and January 2027, the retention of Thrun Law Firm as general counsel for 2026, adoption of a resolution regarding authorized signers and bank accounts, and approval for an overnight state choral festival activity. Additionally, the Board approved a previously presented trip to Germany.