Jeremy Spezia

The board conducted a regular meeting that included a student art recognition ceremony, the naming of a support staff employee of the year, and a series of retiree recognitions for several staff members who served in teaching and administrative roles.

The board meeting agenda includes recognition of student art, support staff employee of the year, retirees, board members, and student congress representatives. Key administrative topics include the special education department highlights for the 25-26 academic year and a superintendent's update. New business items consist of the MISD budget resolution, a policy first reading, approval of field trips for DECA and band camp, the MHSAA membership resolution for 26-27, and student reinstatement. The meeting also features a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, followed by legislative and committee updates.

The meeting included a report from the principal regarding the hiring of a new office manager, achieving the Emerald Level Green Schools status, kindergarten screening processes, and upcoming events including Field Day. Updates on teacher appreciation activities were provided. Financial reports indicated expenditures for teacher appreciation and discussed the status of a grant program. Board positions were voted upon, and updates were provided for the 4th grade celebration, Donuts with Grownups, and Field Day. Additional discussion topics included volunteer needs for a pizza fundraiser, prize cart management, recent landscaping efforts, and strategies to increase PTO participation by varying future meeting times.

The board meeting included the presentation of an updated budget amendment and a student congress activity update. Key action items included the approval of a personnel report, general fund budget amendments for the 2025/2026 school year, and a lease agreement for the aquatic center. The board approved several student field trips, including BPA State Leadership, HOSA State Competition, JROTC Drill Meet, DECA State Competition, Ski and Snowboard Club, and the MDOT Bridge Challenge State Competition. Additionally, the board awarded contracts for district-wide lighting improvements and Phase 1 of the boiler and hot water pump project.

The board meeting included several recognitions, including Kaleidoscope winners, Teachers of the Year, a DECA presentation, student basketball recognitions, and a Student Congress update. The superintendent provided an update on bond construction. The board nominated a representative for the MISD Budget Review and approved a variety of field trips, including international and national conferences. Several procurement and construction awards were approved, including Phase II boiler and pump upgrades, teacher devices, network switching infrastructure, and Phase III bond construction change orders.