Caroline Breault-Cannon

The key discussions and action items for this meeting included the recognition of the Robotics Team and public comments. Under action items, the Board considered the Consent Agenda, which included the January payment of bills. Other significant actions involved the approval of Schools of Choice Resolutions for the 2026-2027 school year, specifically opting out of Section 105 and Section 105c, and participation in the Kent Intermediate School District Collaborative Schools of Choice Program. Furthermore, the Board addressed the closing of the 2026 School Building and Site (Series II) and Refunding Bonds, authorized the hiring of an asbestos abatement consultant for the High School Transformation project, approved the Filter First Construction Project to comply with new water access legislation, and approved the purchase of Dell Chromebooks and a jobsite trailer for the HS Transformation Project.

Key discussions during the meeting included recognizing KC McGovern as the 2025 Girls Ski Coach of the Year and two participants in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative. The agenda also featured a presentation providing an overview of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). Action items included the approval of resolutions indicating normal salary schedules for non-bargaining employees, the second reading and approval of Board Policies, authorization for an extension agreement with Dean Transportation for busing services, approval for the renewal of Network Licensing from MOSS, and the reception of the 2024-2025 Audit Report as recommended by the Board Finance Committee. Administrative reports covered Veterans Day Assemblies, Parent Teacher Conferences, planning for the 2026-2027 school year, and preparations for selling bonds in January.

The meeting agenda included several presentation and discussion items such as recognition for the Girls State Swim and Dive Team, observance of School Board Recognition Month, an update on teaching and learning, a budget amendment presentation, and public comments. Action items covered the approval of routine items via the Consent Agenda, including December bills. Other key actions included the approval of a new staff hire, the election of 2026 Board Member Officer Positions, and the approval of FY 26 General Fund and Food Service Fund Budget Amendments. Administrative reports covered updates on an MDE visit, a 2023 Bond Series II Sale, and the scheduled January Revenue Estimating Conference. Various committee and liaison reports were also presented.

The special meeting included the first read of board policies presented by the Superintendent. A significant portion of the meeting was held in a closed session, requiring a roll call vote, for the purpose of the Superintendent's Evaluation, which involved a general discussion and review of progress toward District Strategic Plan goals. Upon returning to open session, the board voted to approve the superintendent's effective evaluation rating and approved extending the superintendent's contract by one year.

The meeting included discussions regarding the Board Selection Criteria and the process for filling a board vacancy due to a resignation. The Board approved the Selection Criteria as presented and determined candidate finalists to be interviewed at the next special board meeting.