Jake Osborne

The board held a public hearing regarding the district's tax levy and the upcoming budget. Key actions included the adoption of the final 2025-2026 budget amendment and the 2026-2027 proposed budget. The board approved various operational items, such as the State Aid Note resolution, the selection of a property and casualty insurance provider, and agreements with the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District and Dean Transportation. Additionally, the board authorized a pilot for a virtual learning platform, adopted new ELA resources for grades 6-12, addressed student discipline matters, and engaged in a closed session regarding negotiations strategy, which resulted in the approval of a tentative agreement with bus drivers.

The board meeting agenda includes presentations for retirement and tenure recognition. The regular agenda items cover the naming of the Bay City Central High School cafeteria, the adoption of a bond sale resolution, approval of a revised tax levy, and several district personnel contracts including salary schedule updates and manager salary adjustments. Additionally, the board will discuss a YMCA co-op lifeguard agreement and conduct a closed session regarding negotiations strategy.

The board meeting included the introduction of student representatives and the review of monthly financial reports and personnel changes. Key actions included the approval of an expulsion, a contract revision for JAG Talent Consulting, and the first reading of board policy updates. The board adopted an E-Rate resolution for fiber maintenance, approved a revised 2026-2027 curriculum guide, and awarded a bid for flooring renovations at Washington Elementary. Furthermore, the board approved the conditional reinstatement of two students, conducted a closed session regarding negotiations, and ratified a tentative agreement with the Bay City Public Schools Maintenance Personnel Association.

The Board conducted a closed session to hear a student discipline appeal. Following the appeal, the Board reviewed the facts surrounding a recommended expulsion and voted to uphold the Superintendent Review Committee's recommendation to expel the student, while noting that the student may apply for reinstatement.

The board will convene a special meeting to host a presentation regarding the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District 2026-2027 budget. The session will follow a standard meeting format including a call to the audience for public comments.