Enos M. Bacon

The meeting agenda included standard items such as communications from the public and approval of bills across the General, Lunch, and Recreation Funds. Personnel actions involved approving Abby Vigal as Varsity Volleyball Coach, Hannah Gill as Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach, and the lead custodian contracts for Beth Knebl and Kathy Roehrig. Key action items addressed the second reading and approval of several NEOLA policies covering nondiscrimination, EEO, anti-harassment, and general updates. The Board also addressed the approval of invoices for graduation alliance services and winter plowing services. A major action item was the authorization for the superintendent to negotiate and finalize an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) Letter of Agreement. The agenda also scheduled special recognition for board members, presentation of Students of the Month, discussion on an Early Retirement Incentive, and reports from principals.

The meeting agenda included approval of several financial items, specifically bills totaling substantial amounts across the General Fund, Lunch Fund, and Recreation Fund. Personnel actions involved approving new Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball Coaches, as well as approving lead custodian contracts for two individuals. Key action items included the second reading and approval of NEOLA policies related to Nondiscrimination and General Policy Updates. Further financial actions included authorizing payment for invoices from Char-Em ISD and Sommer Solutions for alliance services and plowing services, respectively. The Board also authorized the Superintendent to negotiate and finalize an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) Letter of Agreement. The meeting included a discussion item on the Early Retirement Incentive and concluded with a closed session for the Superintendent's Midyear Review.

The meeting included discussion and action items such as increasing food service prices, lease agreements with the County of Charlevoix on behalf of the Commission on Aging and Training Wheels Childcare Center, payments for NWEA testing software and training, payments for Great Lakes Pool and Spa, purchasing visitor bleachers from BSN, purchasing materials for Wit & Wisdom and Geodes, and a payment to U-Tech Preparatory Academy. Also, the board reviewed principal reports and discussed facility updates, millage, and scheduled activities.

The meeting included approval of personnel appointments such as GSRP Preschool Teacher, Clerk Typist, Middle School Cross Country Coach, Girls Golf Coach, Assistant JV Football Coach, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach and ES Support Staff. Also included were contract approvals between EJPS and Custodians and ES Principal Contract. The board addressed payment approvals for repairs to the Field House and improvements to the Wellness Center. The superintendent's report included updates on Habitat for Humanity, the North Playground, the Mill Street Contract for Commission on Aging, Boswell Lighting, Roofing, Fire Panel, Filter First, and the ending of the Free Lunch Program.

The meeting included discussion and action items pertaining to High School Courses, Middle/High School Handbook, Elementary School Handbook, Staff Handbook, and the EJES Retention Policy. The Superintendent's report covered topics such as Boswell Stadium, Fire Panel, Roofing, Personnel Moves, North Playground, Habitat for Humanity Property, and the Mill Street Lease Agreement. Additionally, there was correspondence from the Sweaty Yeti Run Committee.