Amy Wheaton

The board meeting included updates on district correspondence regarding 31aa funding and early childhood education. Action items focused on the roof replacement project, including a review of inspections and plans for professional services. The superintendent's evaluation was conducted in a closed session, followed by the re-adoption of the Emergency Operation Plan. Additionally, the board discussed the 31aa funding appeal process, student forgiveness days, and reviewed survey results concerning future high school educational offerings. Legal highlights were also provided for board review.

The meeting included a presentation from an architectural firm regarding a proposed roof project for the school district. Discussions covered the project scope, estimated costs for construction and professional services, inclusion of contingency funds, and environmental considerations such as asbestos testing. The Board ultimately approved the proposal for professional architectural and engineering services.

The board reviewed and accepted the Annual Education Report, which highlighted the district's participation in engaged learning initiatives and academic interventions. Key action items included the approval of the Annual Education Report and the nomination of a candidate for the MASB Board of Directors. Discussions were held regarding the status of the roof drainage project, the completion of the first half of the superintendent's evaluation, and scheduling for future evaluation steps. Informational updates included a report on early elementary programming and recruitment, the results of the half-time coaching report, educational offering surveys and demographic data, board training opportunities, and legal updates.

The meeting commenced with the required reading of PA213. Key discussions included recognizing School Board Member Appreciation Month with the presentation of certificates and tokens of appreciation, and a presentation highlighting Nottawa's unique role as one of Michigan's smallest school districts, referencing 2024-2025 state enrollment data in the context of considering secondary education offerings. The board approved the consent agenda items, which covered the financial report and monthly board bills. In action items, the board held its annual organizational meeting, confirming officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Trustees) and standing subcommittees. A lane change recommendation for Mary Borkholder, involving a promotion to Step 6 of the Masters lane upon completion of her Master's Degree, was approved. The board also approved expenditures up to $6000 for a storage trailer and up to $1500 for pallet shelves, to be managed by a designated trustee. Next steps for the Roof Project were discussed, involving drain scoping and subsequent revision of engineered drawings. Information items included updates on the Early Elementary schedule, initial feedback from the data gathering survey regarding educational offerings, and planning for parking lot improvements at the Stone School.

The board meeting included a review of budget revisions, necessitated because state legislators missed the official budget deadline. Key actions involved approving the 2024-2025 Actual Budget and the 2025-2026 Original and First Revised Budgets. Regarding action items, the board decided to await further pricing information for storage trailers and tasked a trustee with researching pallet shelf options. The board authorized the Superintendent up to $33,000 to purchase a back-up school bus, favoring two used options identified. Board Policy 40.1 received its second reading and approval. Next steps for the roof project were outlined to prepare it for bidding in summer 2026, including scoping drains and reviewing engineering plans. Finally, the Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation Report was approved. Information items included an update on parking lot improvements, current enrollment figures (207 students), and discussion regarding next steps for a suggested solution to treat hard water on campus.