Gary Dancer

The Board of Education meeting included presentations on STEM programs at Legg Middle School. Key actions taken included the approval of several personnel changes, including new hires for summer school programs and the acceptance of various resignations and retirements. The Board approved the 2025-26 budget amendments and extended multiple administrative contracts, including the Superintendent and CFO. Additional approvals covered the adoption of the 2026-2027 school calendar, various facility-related purchases such as robotics equipment, playground resurfacing, furniture, and athletic gear, as well as the renewal of instructional resources and software platforms. Furthermore, the Board approved agreements for school-based health services and a memorandum of agreement with the local police department for School Resource Officers.

The board meeting featured a presentation regarding the 2026-2027 budget for the Branch Intermediate School District, covering general, special education, and vocational education funds, along with projections for revenue, salaries, benefits, and capital equipment. Additionally, the board received a presentation from Integrated Functional Supports LLC detailing ongoing behavior intervention support, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plan (BIP) implementation for students, as well as the need for improved classroom management in specific settings.

The meeting included a presentation on literacy data from Max Larsen Elementary, a personnel report approving various employment actions and resignations, and the acceptance of financial gifts. The Board approved the purchase of student athletic accident insurance, vape sensors for schools, the removal of asbestos flooring materials, a fifth-grade field trip, a new copier for Max Larsen Elementary, a three-year audit contract, a food service management contract extension, and new digital video camera systems for buses. Following a closed session for a personnel evaluation, the Board formally accepted the Superintendent's annual evaluation as effective.

The board meeting agenda includes a multilingual presentation, reports from various directors and committees, and a superintendent's report. Key action items involve the approval of a software subscription for Apptegy Rooms and a work authorization for AR Engineering. The meeting concludes with an executive session designated for the consideration of a periodic personnel evaluation.

This document outlines Coldwater Community Schools' Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan for Fall 2023, utilizing ARP ESSER funding. It details comprehensive health and safety strategies, including policies on masking, physical distancing, handwashing, contact tracing, diagnostic testing, vaccination efforts, and accommodations for students with disabilities. The plan also addresses the continuity of essential services by outlining efforts to meet students' academic needs through assessments, interventions, curriculum adjustments, and digital tools, alongside robust support for students' and staff's social, emotional, and mental health. The plan emphasizes continuous stakeholder consultation and periodic review through September 2024 to ensure ongoing effectiveness and responsiveness.