Jamie K Hales

The P3 (Policies, Procedures, and Practices) Meeting included a discussion regarding the upcoming Board Vacancy Interviews and the forthcoming STCS Bond Proposal. No public comments were offered during the designated segment.

The meeting included the consideration and approval of amendments to the agenda to include interviewing candidates for a Board Vacancy. Key actions involved the election of the 2026 Board officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board approved the Treasurer's Report, which covered payments totaling $6,873,616.21. Committee memberships for 2026 were selected. Student Board Members reported on upcoming events and recent activities. The Superintendent reported on School Board Recognition Month and provided updates on the Sherwood Pool progress and district facilities, including bathroom reports and portables. The Board approved the adoption of a Personal Finance Course for Heritage High School. Subsequently, the Board entered a closed session for the Superintendent's evaluation, after which they approved an extension of the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2029, established a framework for the Superintendent's Salary Schedule, and approved clarifying language regarding the annuity component of the contract. Finally, the Board approved interviewing specific candidates for the Board vacancy.

The meeting was dedicated to interviews for a vacant Board of Education position. Following the interviews of three candidates, the Board discussed the candidates individually. The key action taken was the appointment of Sharon Norman to fill the board trustee vacancy until December 31, 2026, through a roll call vote.

Key discussions during this Committee-of-the-Whole meeting included a presentation from the Arrowwood Elementary School Principal providing an update. Student Board Members reported on activities such as a successful bake sale, attendance at a regional connect event, and an upcoming blood drive. The Superintendent announced School Board Recognition Month activities and noted that the next session would be the Organizational Meeting for the Election of Officers. District updates covered the delivery of new Chromebooks to teachers and staff, and the content of the recently printed newspaper, which includes financial plans. A facilities update addressed a heating and controls issue at White Pine, with progress on expediting the Energy Contract to address summer bathroom and facility work. An instruction report featured a presentation on the new Financial Literacy class requirement for Heritage High School.

During the Special Meeting, the Board adopted the agenda for the session. The primary substantive discussion involved the Superintendent's Report, which included the Consideration of Approval of the Application for Preliminary Qualification of Bonds. The Board subsequently approved this application, directing that it be promptly executed and filed with the Michigan Department of Treasury. The meeting concluded shortly after.