Dee Dutmers

The meeting included the recognition of the incoming Director of Technology, who will officially start in January 2026. The Board approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included personnel changes (five new hires, one transfer, one termination). Key financial actions involved approving invoices for payment and accepting donations from the Greenville Lions Club and other donors. The Board reviewed the final MAISD Single Audit, approved a $7,000 tariff assessment related to the purchase of two school buses, and approved a contract for a temporary Crisis Response and Behavioral Support Specialist. A contract for Interim Transportation Director Services was also approved. Furthermore, the Board approved the consolidation of department handbooks into a single district-wide Staff Handbook and approved several revisions to Board Policies (e.g., Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, Section 504/ADA) as prepared by Neola. The Board also approved Resolution D concerning the Allocation of Section 31aa Funding under Michigan Public Act 15 of 2025. A report was provided by the Superintendent regarding the Talent Together Consortium.

The agenda for this meeting included several key items. The Board planned to honor the MAISD Board of Education during National School Board Recognition Month. The consent agenda covered approval of previous meeting minutes (from December 19, 2025) and personnel changes, including new hires (Mitchell Poniatowski, Beth Clingenpeel) and resignations (Nicholas Kandrot, Hana Call). The Board was scheduled to review and potentially approve invoices for payment and acknowledge a donation of $675 from the Stanton Women's Club for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. A significant item involved the approval or disapproval of the Performance and Indemnification Resolution Letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation related to the MAISD Fiber Connectivity Grant Project. Furthermore, the meeting included a review of the Mid-Year Progress Report and Written Growth Plan for Superintendent Katie Flynn, various departmental reports, and a motion to enter closed session to consider the dismissal of an employee.

The meeting included public participation from a parent discussing their child's education at Seiter Education Center. The board recognized Tom Staten and Michele Nemeth for their service to MAISD. The agenda and consent agenda were approved, along with invoices for payment. Donations were acknowledged, including a grant, equipment from Ferris State University, and funds for early childhood education services. A contract with Amerigis Healthcare Staffing was approved, along with the hiring of new positions for Behavior Technicians, a Para-Educator, a Special Projects Coordinator, and a GSRP Administrative Assistant. The board had a first reading of revised policies and received reports from the Superintendent and Associate Superintendents, covering strategic planning, special education, finance, CTE, early college, instruction, and facilities.

The meeting included a presentation of the 2024-2025 financial audit by Maner Costerisan CPA's, which awarded an unmodified opinion, indicating financial statements are free from material misstatement. The board reviewed and approved invoices for payment and a revised policy regarding student restraint. There were also reports from the MAISD Superintendent and Associate Superintendents, covering topics such as strategic planning goals, the state aid budget, the elimination of funding for the Great Start Collaborative, CTE program updates, Early College SAT scores, parking lot completion, and facility repairs.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the agenda and consent agenda, which encompassed the approval of special meeting minutes from September 5, 2025, personnel changes, and conference travel requests. The board approved invoices for payment and acknowledged donations, including back-to-school classroom supplies and a cash donation from the United Way of Central Michigan to the Seiter Education Center. An adjustment in the number of staff reporting days for special education calendars was approved. The first reading of a revised policy regarding student restraint was considered, and revised policies prepared by Neola for the Bylaws, Administration, and Program sections were approved. Reports were given by the MAISD Superintendent and Associate Superintendents, covering strategic planning, facilities review, special education, finance and human resources, CTE and Early College, instruction, early childhood services, facilities, and technology. Finally, information and discussion items for future meetings were noted.