Kourtney K Bakalyar

The Board of Education conducted a special meeting and a regular business meeting, covering several significant administrative and financial items. The board held a budget hearing for the 2026-27 school year and approved associated budget resolutions, tax rates, and the 2025-26 amended budget. Discussions included project updates on various school bond construction sites and schematic designs for new elementary facilities. The Board approved administrative contract extensions, a retiree proclamation, a partnership for an instructional leadership system, and contracts for playground surface upgrades and security camera installations. Additionally, the board addressed public comments concerning staff wages and nursing services, held executive sessions for personnel and security planning, and finalized several administrative leadership appointments.

The board meeting and work session covered several key topics, including policy discussions regarding entrance age and an update on bond projects and construction progress at Woodland Elementary and Amberly Elementary. A report on bullying data and anti-bullying strategies was presented. Public comments addressed concerns related to Angling Road Elementary, school nurses, and school inequities. The Board monitored district performance reports, renewed membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, set a budget hearing date, reviewed budget amendments, and authorized contracts for school construction and a surveillance camera upgrade. Additionally, the purchase of curriculum materials was approved, and a closed session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy and security planning.

The board conducted a policy governance retreat focused on superintendent evaluation, policy bootcamp reflections, and specific academic and student policies. During the regular business meeting, the board received reports on special education awards, ongoing bond construction projects, and updates on the state budget development. Action items included the adoption of the KRESA 2026-27 General Fund Budget, the renewal of the Michigan Association of School Boards membership, and the awarding of a contract for stairwell carpet renovations at Central High School.

The Board of Education meeting focused on updates regarding the Woodland Elementary construction project, including student and staff site visits and professional development efforts. The discussion covered bond project updates for Woodland, Amberley Elementary, and Engling Road, along with a detailed review of construction change orders across multiple school projects. Additionally, the Board initiated a presentation concerning the 2025-2026 Matt's Law bullying data for the district.

The Board of Education discussed several key topics including a report on ongoing bond projects and monitoring reports regarding district ends and long-term asset planning. The meeting included the approval of purchases for interactive flat panels and instructional audio systems, as well as several policy revisions. Construction contracts were awarded for structural steel at a new elementary school and for new monument signs. Additionally, the Board transitioned a discussion regarding a commercial credit card vendor to an action item and authorized an agreement with Huntington Bank. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, resulting in the approval of a Letter of Agreement regarding funds.