Matthew Lukshaitis

The meeting included the Superintendent's report, which highlighted staff appreciation, Adaptive Schools Training, and updates on the corridor and auditorium lighting project. Administrative reports covered attendance, behavior, and activities in the Middle/High School and special planning meetings at Emerald Elementary. Supervisor reports addressed student activities, athletics, and technology issues, including damage to Chromebooks. The Board approved the April Financial Report, merit pay for effective teachers, and the resignation of the Superintendent. They also conducted the first reading of Neola Policies Volume 39, Number 2, appointed a Library Advisory Board member, adopted the Delta-Schoolcraft I.S.D. Budget Resolution, and adopted the Resolution to Consider Designation of Electoral Representative.

The meeting included public comments supporting the superintendent, Dr. Hansen, and acknowledging her leadership. The superintendent's report covered staff resignations, recognition of OPIE award recipients, and approval of Additional Forgiven Time. Discussions involved the locker room project, Learn It, Plan It, Pitch It, Community Connect, Gear Up Gala, 23g Mi Kids Back on Track, and Students in the Arts. The board approved the March 2025 financial report, amendments to the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and General Appropriation Resolution, and an overnight field trip for the 5th Grade Class at Clear Lake Science Camp. They also approved a recommendation from the Sex Ed Advisory Board regarding curriculum for the spring of 2025. A closed session was held to discuss a student discipline issue, resulting in a student suspension, and another closed session was held for the superintendent quarterly review.

The meeting included discussions on the superintendent's report, acknowledging Sara Giles and Tara LaCroix for their recognition by MASB, notification of receiving a Filter First Grant, future conversations with Bay College regarding dual enrollment, and the locker room project. Updates were given on testing, CRDC, USF, story time, Students in the Arts, the Mushroom Guy, and the Summer Reading Program. The board also discussed the Administrator and Non-Union Salary Schedule, as well as the pay increase for student lifeguards due to the new minimum wage requirement. The board also discussed the last day for seniors.

The meeting included updates on school safety protocols, community collaboration, district wellness initiatives, and legislative priorities. Reports covered Handle with Care training, NWEA testing, CTE competition, attendance rewards, lockdown drills, second marking period awards, SRO Herlik, Read to Succeed, creative use of space at Emerald, Daily Acts of Kindness, Little Explorers Preschool/GSRP Family Fun Night, and Head Start Week. Updates were also presented on alternative option statistics, course requests, local scholarships, band festivals, First Robotics, athletic trainers, and winter and spring sports. The board discussed Emerald pick-up and drop-off parking, window painting, sinking fund wish list, and the contract for the new Student Success Interventionist position. The board approved the financial report, annual education reports, goal progress reports, Neola Policies, an overnight trip for Robotics, an overnight trip for Trees for Tomorrow, spring coaches, the school calendar, the graduation date for the Class of 2026, hiring a Student Success Interventionist, and appointing members to the Sex Education Advisory Board and Library Advisory Board.

The board meeting included the review of the financial audit, a resignation announcement, and recognition of student athletes. Updates were provided on MTSS, student support, teacher professional development, school safety, and vaping consequences. Discussions included the launch of a new video-streaming platform, textbook selection, MSTEP testing, and the potential of bringing an AR into the school building for security purposes. Action items included approval of the June 30, 2022 Financial Audit, the February 2023 Financial Report, lease agreements with Michigan State University, Schoolcraft Conservation District, and North Menominee County Community Schools, and adoption of the 2023-2024 school calendar. A closed session addressed a student discipline issue, resulting in a long-term suspension, and a superintendent evaluation.