Josh Jones

The Board of Education conducted an employee discipline hearing. The Board deliberated and voted on tenure charges, resulting in a motion not to proceed with the charges, which was carried by a vote of 6-1.

The board meeting agenda included a superintendent's update and a presentation regarding the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget, including the associated property tax millage rate. Action items involved the resignation of the girls softball coach and a closed session to discuss personnel negotiations.

The Board meeting focused on the proposed purchase of an elementary school facility located at W5554 River Rd in Stephenson, Michigan. Additionally, the agenda included the approval of district bills for the period covering mid-June through mid-July and general school board business procedures.

The board meeting agenda included a Superintendent's update and several discussion items such as the School Forest Management Plan, the gym wing bathroom remodel, Board Policy 2410 regarding the prohibition of referral or assistance, a wrestling co-op proposal with Menominee Area Public Schools, and potential calendar changes. The board also reviewed an action item regarding the purchase of 139 Chromebooks from CDW at a cost of $40,657.50.

The Board of Education approved several contracts related to track construction, including site work, asphalt, and surfacing projects awarded to Havelka Construction, LLC and Upper Midwest Athletic Construction, Inc. Additionally, the Board authorized a technology services agreement with the Menominee County ISD for the upcoming school year and approved the hiring of a new Girls' Varsity Softball Coach. The Board also conducted a closed session to review attorney-client privilege materials before adjourning.