Kevin Taratuta

The Board meeting included discussions on legal fees and the process for authorization with Thrun Law Firm, resulting in a mandate for the Finance Committee to review and evaluate these expenses. Multiple closed sessions were held to address student discipline and employee discipline matters, leading to several suspensions and a termination. The Board also addressed the resignation of a staff member, approved a resolution for a Headlee Override special election, adopted course catalogs for middle and high schools, and extended the School Resource Officer agreement. Additionally, Kevin Knoblock was appointed as interim superintendent, and updates were approved for the district's Freedom of Information Act policy.

The board approved the agenda and the 2025-2028 CEA contract. The meeting included a scheduled recess period and a session for general public comment on items not on the agenda.

The board meeting included discussions on a CSI partnership agreement and a presentation of community engagement goals and survey results. The Board approved payroll and benefits, accepted correspondence, and appointed several staff members including a Physical Education/Health Teacher, a Varsity Baseball Coach, and a Middle School Girls Head Track Coach. Additionally, the Board entered into closed sessions to discuss pending litigation and attorney-client privileged information. Formal approvals were granted for an EEOC agreement, resignations, contract amendments for several district positions, a student trip to Washington, D.C., and the purchase of updated building and grounds equipment. Several agenda items concerning closed sessions for contract negotiations were tabled to a future meeting.

The board approved payroll and benefits for district employees and discussed updates regarding the LETRS training program, a shared services agreement with Clarkston, a CTE expansion grant, and summer school funding. The board also handled personnel items, including the approval of several athletic coaching positions and the appointment of an auditorium manager and assistant. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a new CTE/Innovations Director, acknowledged resignations for a security guard and an instructional assistant, and addressed staffing reductions for the upcoming school year. The board also discussed the process for selecting an interim superintendent and approved a separation agreement for the current superintendent. Finally, the board entered into closed sessions to discuss pending negotiations for unions, administrators, and central office staff, as well as a student reinstatement matter, before returning to approve actions regarding these topics.

The Board approved payroll, benefits, and various personnel actions, including career option leaves and the hiring of instructional and teaching staff. Key business included awarding bids for middle school renovations and the gym floor, accepting several resignations, and adopting new policies regarding student credit progression and FAFSA submission. The Board also reviewed and approved revisions to policies on debit/credit cards and employee reimbursement. Furthermore, the meeting involved authorizing various conference travel for staff, adding two new administrative positions to the central office agreement, and holding several closed sessions to discuss litigation, the superintendent's evaluation, and attorney-client privileged information.