Ross Smith

The Board convened following an Executive Session to discuss property and personnel matters. Key motions approved during the regular session included accepting the November 2025 Financials, approving the retirement of Mr. Jeff Wood effective June 30, 2026, approving military leave for Colin Brandon, and approving the hiring of custodian Leander Williams. The Board also confirmed the continuation of Megan Flores as a Board member, appointed Owana Miller as Board Secretary and Kris Sakelaris as Board President. Furthermore, the employment of two individuals (a custodian and a computer science teacher) was terminated. Other approvals included the acceptance of the With Mazi Education Federal Grant, the request for the Class of 2026 senior trip, and the Resolution 1003 Flex Waiver. The Finance Committee reported that they decided against refinancing the bond at this time.

The meeting included discussions and motions regarding various topics, such as approving financials, amending a resolution, participating in a survey with the U of Michigan, approving the school calendar and block schedule for the 2026-27 school year, and applying for the Fall Common School Loan 2025. The Finance Committee met to discuss refinancing the bond. There were also board financial inquiries, new business, and public comment.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the January 2026 financials. Key motions included the approval of a temporary teaching contract for government and economics for Matthew Guritz for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year, approval of the HAST Board Letter of Rep 2026, approval of the Licensed & Shared Parking Agreement with Hammond LaSalle LLC, and approval of the IPAD Insurance Policy for 2026-27. The Personnel Committee reported that an evaluation for the School Leader is scheduled before the end of the school year and that the replacement for the departing Board Member Monica Rubio, who must have a banking background, is being vetted.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the Adoption of Resolution Capital Projects Fund Plan 2025-2026 and the Enrollment Policy 2026-27. The Finance, Personnel, and Community Relations Committees did not report. There were board financial inquiries, new business, and public comment.

The school board meeting included a motion to approve the Resolution to adopt the 2025-26 Budget. There were no new correspondence items. The meeting also involved school leader and committee reports, discussion notes, board financial inquiries, new business, and public comment.