Diane Druckenmiller

The board meeting included a closed session regarding student discipline, resulting in the permanent expulsion of a student. Key discussion and action items included the approval of an option for the Hilltop planning bond construction project, including the demolition bid, the appointment of members to the Reproductive Health/Sex Education Advisory Board, the casting of votes for the KIASB Board of Directors ballot, and the approval of the Cedar Springs Virtual student handbook proposal.

The board meeting featured reports from high school representatives regarding prom and graduation preparations and a district spotlight on academic services. Financial updates were provided alongside board policy recommendations, including new student expression and staff ethics policies, and proposed revisions to student handbooks for various school departments. Further discussions covered the 2026 bond refunding resolution, facility updates including demolition bids, a video sharing agreement with the Kent County Sheriff's Office, a field trip request for an FFA retreat, and a board of directors ballot. Action items included the formal approval of student handbooks, the bond refunding resolution, the sheriff's office video sharing agreement, and the FFA field trip request.

The board meeting included a district spotlight segment on the Every Student Known initiative and the Sore Time intervention program, highlighting their effectiveness in predicting and improving student success through relational connections. The operations department provided updates on various projects, including a radio system upgrade, improved stadium security and access control, the implementation of a new record-keeping system, staff certifications in safety and de-escalation, the installation of water filtration fountains, and the management of multiple snow events during the winter season.

This Annual Education Report for Cedar View Elementary provides an overview of 2023-24 educational progress and outlines plans for improvement. It addresses disparities in math and reading achievement through targeted interventions, data-guided differentiation, and efforts to challenge proficient students. The report details the school's continuous improvement plan focusing on enhancing literacy and math outcomes, maintaining PK-12 alignment with district goals, and implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for culture, climate, behavior, and academics across Cedar Springs Public Schools.

The Board of Education discussed various district updates, including spotlights on Cedar Trails Elementary, Beach Elementary, and the Academic Services Department. Financial discussions included a general update, the Annual Summer Tax Resolution, a contingency budget for the Filter First project, and information regarding 2016 Refunding Bonds. Policy discussions involved the fourth reading of NEOLA 2025 Spring/Summer policy updates and the second reading of 2025 Fall revisions. Additionally, the Board reviewed athletic field trip requests and received updates on bond project planning. A significant portion of the meeting involved a closed session to review legal opinions, culminating in the adoption of a disclaiming resolution regarding the conduct of a specific Board member.