Garrid Blair

Key discussions during this work session included an update on the proposed Sex Education Curriculum changes for GIMS, with final approval pending at a subsequent regular board meeting. The Superintendent presented data to estimate School of Choice seats for the 26/27 school year. Other topics involved updates on the GIMS course guide for the 26/27 school year, a proposal for district-wide replacement of the BSB Mitel Phone System using bond funds, and presentation of bid package recommendations for GIHS renovations covering food service equipment and audio/visual updates. The Board also reviewed roofing construction updates and recommendations for GIMS, the purchase of the last bus from the bond program, an addendum for move management services at GIHS, budget status confirmation, and updates on contract wage re-openers for Paraprofessionals and Principals. The Superintendent also mentioned encouraging participation in the MI Student Voice Surveys.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included a presentation by the Grosse Ile Middle School Student Council regarding kindness projects. The High School Aviation Program's second-year utilization of the GI Airport for career exploration was presented. The Board approved the amended 2025-2026 budget. Information items covered the High School Student Council's upcoming overnight trip, installation of vinyl wall graphics at Grosse Ile Elementary School, purchase of new projectors for GIMS and GIHS, and security system upgrades at GITS. The Superintendent provided an update and recognized Board members for their service. Action items included personnel updates concerning retirements, and final approvals for the amended budget, the overnight trip, wall graphics, electronics purchase, security upgrade, and High School Course Guide updates. The session concluded with a closed session regarding Collective Bargaining.

The meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved. Key discussion and information items included 'Filter First,' the High School Paving Recommendation, and High School Construction Bid Results. Action items passed by the Board included approval for an overnight DCTC trip, approval for 'Filter first,' approval for the High School Paving Recommendation, approval of High School Construction Bids and Recommendation, and approval for a Change Order for Additional Cameras at GIES. The Board also approved the payment of bills for November 2025.

The organizational meeting included the call to order, approval of the agenda, and noting that there was no public participation. Key organizational items addressed included the election of officers, naming Katie Cihak as President, Nadia Tonova as Vice President, Jeffrey Anderson as Treasurer, and Dr. Daniel Murphy as Secretary. Further actions involved approving the designation of future Board of Education meeting dates, appointing school district attorneys, and making Board committee assignments for Communications & Community Relations, Policy, Curriculum, and Finance/Buildings & Grounds.

The Work Session included presentations and discussions on several district matters. Justin Trombka presented an overview of the district's current and future utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discussion items included a proposal for an overnight Student Council trip to Grand Rapids for States, a quote submission for GIES Vinyl Wall Graphics funded by bond dollars, a quote for new projectors and staff training from DAT Electronics, plans to update the central security system using a security grant, and a quote for updating district fiber optics design. The Board also reviewed updates on Board Goals, including oversight of the bond program implementation, strengthening community relationships, and prioritizing board development. Personnel actions included the passing of two motions, one of which confirmed the hiring of Suzanne Carnicom as Chief Financial Officer (effective date TBD). The Board also approved the Fiber Design update motion and discussed the posting of the Student Advancement Coordinator position and preparation for a FIT program. The session concluded with a closed session concerning Collective Bargaining.