Rae-Ann Hartsuff

The meeting addressed several governance changes, including the acceptance of Ken Krapohl's resignation as Board President and Ken Armbrustmacher's resignation as Board Vice President, followed by the unanimous election of Ken Armbrustmacher as President and Ken Krapohl as Vice President. The Consent Agenda covered the payment of bills for December 2025, financial reports for December 2025, and approvals for various pre- and post-conference travel requests. The agenda also included approval for a retirement and multiple contracts/venue agreements for upcoming conferences in 2026 and 2027, as well as approval for increasing a staff member's FTE status. Board reports included updates on staffing, an Educational Center Renovation Budget Report, and a presentation on improving student outcomes via the Countywide Attendance Workgroup. Action items included the approval of a new LRE TA position funded by a grant, a new temporary Paraprofessional position, personnel actions for a Paraprofessional, a Business Office Specialist, and an Occupational Therapist, and the approval of the Clinton County Common Calendar for school years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda and the payment of bills for November 2025, along with the review of Revenue & Expenditure Reports and Investment Reports for the same month. Travel approvals for conferences were addressed, as were several resignations. The Board approved a contract with Shari Burg for Occupational Therapy coverage and an agreement with Hiring Solutions LLC for a Compensation Study. Staffing updates were provided, including a budget report for the Educational Center Renovation. Major actions included the unanimous adoption of the 2025-2026 budget modifications for the General Education Fund, Special Education Fund, and Career Connections Fund, as well as the approval of a new Director position for the Capital Area Regional Education Strategy Collaborative. Several personnel changes were approved, including new hires, position scale moves, and salary step adjustments. Finally, the Board approved the 2024-2025 Single Audit Report, the Superintendent's Mid-year Progress Report, and the CCRESA Civil Rights Compliance Plan.

The Board meeting addressed several key areas, including staffing, budget modifications, and personnel approvals. The CCRESA Staffing Report and Educational Center Renovation Budget Report were presented. The board adopted budget modifications for the General Education Fund, the Special Education Fund, and the Career Connections Fund. Several new personnel were approved for various positions. The Superintendent's Mid-year Progress Report was also approved. The board also reviewed the Site Assessment Report provided by Secure Education Consultants and discussed the parking lot resurfacing project.

The board covered a range of topics including staffing reports, departmental highlights, and an Educational Center Renovation Budget Report. Approvals were granted for a new Behavior Mental Health initiative, the reclassification of personnel, and the hiring of a Human Resources Coordinator, Para-professional, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, and a Speech and Language Pathologist. Additionally, the board adopted Resolution D: Opt-In Subject to Rescission.

The meeting addressed various topics, including staffing, budget, and program approvals. Staff promotions and new positions were approved, along with contracts for services such as MiLEAP and school psychological support. Agreements related to MiMTSS and CIMS were approved, as well as contracts for the Alt+Shift program. The board also approved the bid for construction management fees and accepted the Educational Center Remodeling Bids. The 2025-26 ECSE Non-Classroom Program Calendar was approved.