Lisa Archey

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda for the regular meeting. Key actions included approving the payment of invoices totaling $2,514,619.35 and associated payroll obligations of $3,401,617.39 as of December 31, 2025. In the Superintendent's Report, updates were provided regarding the Wisetime program at Village Elementary and technology within the district. The board also addressed public comments. Discussions were held concerning the future of open enrollment for school of choice. Finally, the board approved a motion to treat the proposed High School English trip to Ireland & England in 2027 as an action item and grant approval.

The meeting agenda included a review of committee and building reports, followed by discussion items concerning the School of Choice program and a proposed High School English Trip to Ireland and England. Information items covered future meeting schedules. The consent agenda involved the payment of invoices totaling substantial amounts, including payroll obligations for December 2025. Detailed discussion followed regarding the proposed literature trip, focusing on its alignment with Michigan K-12 Standards and rationale based on developing a Growth Mindset, Global Perspective, Personal Development, and Action and Impact (G2PA).

The meeting included a superintendent's report, a call to the public, and discussions on various action items. The board discussed and approved an attorney client privilege waiver, a state school aid act section 31aa funding resolution, an international trip request for Peru in 2027, filter first program requirements, field house boiler replacement, and a summer tax resolution. Additionally, the board addressed new and revised policies, rescinded certain policies, and received an introduction to the 2026-27 high school and legacy/HVA curriculum guides. A bus purchase request was also presented.

The meeting included discussions and actions related to the approval of the 2026-27 High School and Legacy/HVA Curriculum Guides. A bus purchase was approved, funded by the 2020 bond. An amendment to the electric purchase agreement was authorized, and a contract extension with the Hartland Food Service Association was approved. There was also a discussion regarding FOIA fees.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as an international trip request to Peru in 2027, Filter First requirements, field house boiler replacement, a summer tax resolution, and revised and rescinded policies. The board also discussed the 2026-27 High School and Legacy/HVA Curriculum Guides and a bus purchase using 2020 bond funds. A closed session was held for legal consultation regarding 31aa funding, followed by a resolution on State School Aid Act Section 31aa Funding. Additionally, there was a presentation regarding the Filter First Program, which involves installing lead-removing filters on drinking water sources, and a discussion about replacing the high school field house boiler.