Catherine Ebert

The meeting included several discussion items. A transportation update detailed the progress of the contract with Dean Transportation for Year 2 and adjustments to reconfigured routes for the 2026-26 school year. Student representatives provided updates on the start of the school year and collaborated on potential consortium events like a three-district dodgeball tournament. Discussions concerning Special Education focused on the 3D Consortium Agreement, 2025-26 classrooms, and planning for a transition program incorporating work-based programming for post high school students. Additionally, representatives presented on the MASB Annual Leadership Conference held on October 25, 2025, highlighting the collaborative framework and cost-saving initiatives achieved through the three-district partnership.

The meeting involved the adoption of the agenda and several administrative reports, including recognizing the Student of the Month, December ABCD Award recipients, and the Teacher of the Year. Key presentations included an overview of the proposed phonics curricular resource and the first reading of numerous NEOLA policy updates spanning non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and operational plans. The Board also heard about grants presented by the Fenton Education Foundation, updates on a forthcoming behavior specialist position, and feedback on AP/IB physics courses. Student representatives provided updates on various activities, including state finals participation and upcoming events like Jinglefest. The main action item was the approval of a resolution to impose the ongoing summer tax levy for 2026 summer taxes. The Superintendent's report detailed progress on bond projects, including cost estimates coming in under budget for Ellen Street work, and preparation for selling Phase II bonds.

The key discussions during this work session included the ceremonial Oath of Office for Dr. Ryan Reece, recognition of the Student of the Month and October ABCD Award recipients, and an overview of student assessments across elementary and secondary levels, including NWEA, MSTEP, and College Board exams. The Board received a comprehensive analysis of elementary and AGS Middle School state assessment data. Course proposals for the 2026-27 school year were presented, featuring restructuring of Art Classes and new course additions at both AGS and FHS. Student representatives reported on the FHS Marching Band's placement at state finals. Reports included updates on the GCASBM GCI tour, an upcoming Lansing Government Relations meeting concerning 31AA funding and partisan elections, and progress on the Bond projects, noting surveyors have been active and bids for demolition are forthcoming. The Superintendent congratulated various student groups and staff, including the FHS soccer team and the Teacher of the Year, and highlighted the district's achievement of the MI HEARTSafe designation. The Superintendent also shared details about the 3D Consortium presentation at the MASB Annual Leadership Conference.

Key discussions during the meeting included the presentation of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, which resulted in a clean audit with no concerning issues. The board also reviewed an overview of the 31aa Funding and the Superintendent's proposed goals for the 2025-26 school year. Action items involved the formal acceptance of the 2024-2025 annual audit report and the approval of the resolution for 2026-27 SY Course Proposals, including new courses such as IB Film SL2, Unified Physical Education, Literature & Composition Academy, and Gone Boarding.

The meeting began with the adoption of the agenda. A major focus of the meeting involved interviews and tabulation for an open board seat following a resignation, which resulted in the appointment of Dr. Ryan Reece to the Board of Education until November 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the Treasurer's Report and bills, and approved course offerings for the 2025-26 school year, including AGS, Edmentum, Edgenuity, and 100A Career Education.