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The Board of Education held a work session that included a discussion on Carver Policy Governance with Mike Paskewicz and Steve Crandall. The board reviewed the Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards (KIASB) ballot for electing new KIASB board members. Policies 2264 and 2266 were reviewed, with the board approving revisions to policy 2266 and rescinding policy 2264. Additionally, board members reviewed the language of policies 3.7 and 4.2 and had no recommended revisions. The Superintendent shared district highlights.

The special meeting of the Board of Education included the designation of a representative and an alternate to cast ballots for candidates for full six-year terms on the Board of Kent ISD.

The Board of Education meeting included a budget hearing where the proposed financial budget for the 2025-2026 school year was presented. The board recognized a student representative and the 2025 Northview retirees. The board reviewed information on the COVID-19 Continuity of Learning Plan, NEOLA policies, and the audit engagement letter. The treasurer's report included updates on revenue, such as rental revenue, insurance claim reimbursement, and state aid penalties, as well as expenditures for legal fees, security services, data processing, athletics, and community services. The board also approved an amendment to Owners Representation Services, an invoice to S&P Global Ratings, additional AAI contingency, the L-4029 Tax Certification, recommendations for administration building furniture and bus purchases, an enhancement millage resolution, employee group tentative agreements, the MHSAA membership resolution, a Wellness Policy Compliance Report, and a course adoption recommendation. The board acknowledged and received several monitoring reports related to compensation and benefits, emergency superintendent succession, literate students, and productive members of all communities.

The meeting included discussions on the school bond proposal, potential tax increase, and policy 8500 Food Service. The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) 2025 Annual Leadership Conference was announced. The board self assessment release was shared. A legislative update was presented. The treasurer's report was provided. The board approved the purchase of bottle filling stations at the high school and approved the superintendent evaluation as 'effective' for the 2024-2025 school year. The board moved to table board policy 8500 Food Service. The superintendent shared a report including staffing and back to school updates.

The resolution includes the general appropriations for Northview Public Schools for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It outlines the estimated revenues from local, state, and federal sources, as well as incoming transfers, and sets the total available for appropriation. The resolution specifies the amounts appropriated for various expenditures, including instruction, support services, debt service, and outgoing transfers. It also details the ad valorem mills to be levied on non-homestead property for general operating and recreation purposes. The Superintendent is charged with the general supervision of the budget's execution, and a budgetary policy statement was adopted by the Board.