Leslie Ketko

The board discussed various leadership and organizational reports, including updates on enrollment, school safety fundraising, and community events. Key topics included a briefing from GVSU regarding state-level academic grant training, threat assessment requirements, legislative updates on cell phone usage, and school culture climate surveys. Business items included a post-incident safety response update, the monthly financial report, the approval of a MILAF resolution, the acceptance of the 2024-2025 performance report and academic grant, the approval of the seat schedule, updates to board policies, and board nominations.

The board reviewed updates from the Old Mission Peninsula Education Foundation regarding facility maintenance, fundraising plans, and financial management. GVSU representatives provided reports on school performance, legislative updates, and board training requirements. Management reports covered student enrollment, summer camp planning, and preschool operations. The board approved the quarterly financial report for the second quarter, accepted the 2024-2025 annual financial audit, and approved an updated emergency operations plan. Additionally, members discussed the 2026-2027 school calendar and agreed to waive facility rental fees for an upcoming non-motorized transportation community event. Finally, the board approved an increase to preschool tuition rates to support staffing needs.

The meeting included updates from OMPEF and OMPS PTO, a GVSU report covering topics such as charter school transparency, salary postings, board training, school aid budget, and Impact 30 grants. The Leadership Report highlighted beginning-of-year assessments, student enrollment numbers, and the Apple Crunch Day celebration. The board also discussed and approved the OMPS Preschool Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year and the Quarterly Financial Report for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year, including the state-approved budget per pupil and additional funds for at-risk students. Committee reports were given, and there was a public comment session on non-agenda items, including additional guidance on charter school transparency law.

The meeting included updates from OMPEF and OMPS PTO, as well as a GVSU report covering topics such as virtual training sessions, emergency response plan compliance, firearms safety notices, salary postings, federal funds, state budget negotiations, and the Impact 30 grant initiative. The Leadership Report addressed staffing updates, enrollment figures, and preschool availability. The board approved the Quarterly Financial Report for the 4th Quarter of the 2024-2025 school year and the OMPS 25-26 Student Handbook. Committee reports were given, and a discussion was held regarding board and GVSU interaction with staff, as well as options for extending a lunch program to preschool.

The meeting included updates from OMPEF, OMPS PTO, and GVSU, covering topics such as emergency response plan updates, state per pupil budget, and GVSU support for alternative certification programs. Leadership reported on staffing changes, enrollment numbers, and summer camp programs. The board discussed and approved the monthly financial report for May, the final amendment to the 2024-2025 General Operating Budget, the 2025-2026 General Operating Budget, an insurance proposal, the Axios HR renewal, the OMPEF Lease Renewal, the 2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule, annual meeting resolutions, board policies update, and the School Leadership Self-Evaluation. Committee reports were also presented.