Crystal Cutler

The Board discussed and approved the regular agenda. Key action items included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered regular and closed meeting minutes from November 18, 2025, Human Resources Report, Calendar of Events, Gifts, Payment Summary Report, Investment Report, and Authorization of Recurring Vendor Contracts. The Board authorized the Superintendent to finalize and execute a three-year agreement with Salesforce, Inc. for Education Cloud, Tableau, and Flex Credit licensing. An agreement with Servio Consulting, LLC was authorized for implementation and support services for the Salesforce Education Cloud CRM pilot program. The Board approved an increase in FTE for School Psychologist and Speech-Language Pathologist roles, and approved the creation of a new LLG and Outreach liaison position. A three-year contract for landscaping and snow removal services was awarded to R & D Landscape LLC. Authorization was granted to execute an agreement with Spear Educational Consulting for expanded scope under the Section 35i Family Engagement grant. A resolution was approved to call for a special election on May 5, 2026, regarding a $99,960,000 Special Education Bond Proposal for capital improvements. Funding for the Strong Beginnings Three-Year-Old Preschool Pilot Program was accepted, and a resolution authorizing conditional application for Section 31aa was approved. The TEC and WTC Network Refresh Project was awarded to MOSS. Discussions included the PaloAlto Firewall Refresh, and information was provided regarding Farm Land Lease Extension, MiMTSS Recognition Letter, Board Work Session Date, RFP for Early Childhood Building, and Regional Lobbyist. The Board convened in closed session for the Superintendent's mid-year review.

The meeting featured a presentation on Cyber Security Collaboration efforts at Ingham ISD. Key actions included the approval of the Consent Docket, which covered previous meeting minutes, HR reports, and financial summaries. The Board authorized the Superintendent to finalize and execute multi-year agreements with Tyler Technologies for ERP software renewal, Salesforce, Inc. for CRM licensing, and Servio Consulting, LLC for CRM pilot program implementation. Personnel actions included approving FTE increases for School Psychologist and Speech-Language Pathologist positions and approving a new grant-funded liaison position. A three-year contract was awarded to R & D Landscape LLC for landscaping and snow removal. The Board also authorized an agreement with Spear Educational Consulting for expanded scope under the Section 35i Family Engagement grant. Furthermore, a Special Education Bond Proposal Resolution was approved to call for a special election in May 2026 for capital improvements. Funding for the Strong Beginnings Three-Year-Old Preschool Pilot Program was accepted, and a resolution for conditional application for Section 31aa school safety funding was approved. Finally, the TEC and WTC Network Refresh Project was awarded to MOSS. Discussion items included the need to upgrade StarNet's firewall hardware.

The meeting began with the approval of the regular meeting agenda. Key discussions included a presentation on the Veterans Day Initiative by North Star School. The board moved into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. Action items approved included increasing the FTE for an Early Childhood Specialist and reinstating FTEs for Parent Educators. The board also approved the Annual Summer Tax Resolution for the 2026 tax levy, adopted the fall policy update, and passed a resolution declining opt-in for the mental health and safety grant under Section 31aa. Furthermore, a three-year contract was approved with Granger Waste Services for district waste and recycling services, and a resolution was approved to join a nationwide lawsuit concerning the December 2024 PowerSchool data breach. Discussions were held regarding Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Law Firm and WTC and Heartwood Rooftop Unit Replacement.

The board meeting included a presentation on the success of the 2025 Veterans Day Initiative. The board moved into a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding pending litigation. The board approved the consent docket, including the Human Resources Report, Calendar of Events, Gifts, Payment Summary Report, Investment Report, and Authorization of Recurring Vendor Contracts. The board also approved the request for an increase of 1.0 FTE for an Early Childhood Specialist, reinstated 2.0 FTE Parent Educator positions, approved the Annual Summer Tax Resolution for the tax year 2026, approved joining a lawsuit concerning the December 2024 PowerSchool data breach, and approved a three-year contract with Granger Waste Services. Additionally, the board approved and adopted the second reading of the Neola Fall Policy Update. The board also discussed working with the Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. law firm regarding a claim presented by Jason Mellema and received information on the replacement of aging rooftop HVAC systems. Superintendent Jason Mellema introduced Jennifer Van Nortwick as his new Executive Assistant and shared updates on advocacy and lobbying support.

The Ingham ISD strategic plan outlines four core components: Infrastructure, Advocacy, Engaged Workforce, and Whole Child. This plan is designed to guide the organization's work from 2025 to 2028, focusing on these key areas to achieve its objectives.