Julie Fletcher

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included several informational reports on Language Line Solutions and the CKLA Curriculum Update. The Superintendent provided an update on the Ingham ISD Special Education Bond. Action items included seeking approval for course listings for Leslie High School, Ingham Virtual High School, and Leslie Middle School. The Board was also asked to approve an overnight High School athletic wrestling trip and to retain the accounting firm of Willis & Jurasek, P.C. for the 2025-2026 school audit. Discussions were scheduled for a student discipline hearing and support staff negotiations, both planned for closed sessions.

The primary focus of this organizational meeting was the annual board organization, including the appointment of a Temporary Chairperson and the election of the board officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Key procedural items included the approval of the current agenda and the minutes of the December 8, 2025 regular meeting. Designations were made for implementing public notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act, assuming specified Treasurer responsibilities, and designating an Electronic Transfer Officer. The Board also approved bills for payment, reviewed budget reports as of 12/31/2025, and confirmed receipt of correspondence. Action items included a resolution to set regular meeting and workshop dates for 2026 and January 2027, the retention of Thrun Law Firm as general counsel for 2026, adoption of a resolution regarding authorized signers and bank accounts, and approval for an overnight state choral festival activity. Additionally, the Board approved a previously presented trip to Germany.

The meeting included discussions and actions regarding various topics. The board considered approving a competitive cheer overnight trip and a new Computer Science course for the high school. They also discussed and took action on accepting a bid for HVAC at Woodworth Elementary.

The agenda includes a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing, budget amendments for the General Fund and Food Service, and the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It also covers a resolution authorizing short-term borrowing, acceptance of a resignation, a closed session for teacher contract negotiations, and ratification of the Master Agreement with Leslie MEA/NEA.

The meeting agenda includes recognition of students and staff, consideration of consent agenda items (including bills for payment and membership renewals), informational reports (Lansing Youth Startup Challenge and Quarterly Report on Focus School), the superintendent's report (enrollment, Truth in Taxation Public Hearing, and budget discussion), and action items such as NEOLA policy adoption, a resolution for 80/20 insurance, teacher contract negotiations, and ratification of a master agreement. Resignations were also addressed.