Shauna Hemler

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda, with one non-consent item removed for later review. The board approved payroll and benefits for employees ending December 5, 2025, and subsequently approved general bills for the same period. The Superintendent's report covered identified schools and Clintondale's student support initiatives. A presentation was given regarding the 2024-2025 Audit. Action items included the approval of a Security Guard, the 2025-2026 Amended Budget, a Third Party Agreement for School Psychological Services, the approval of a resignation for an Instructional Assistant, and the approval of a new School Social Worker effective January 5, 2026. The board also entered a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.

The agenda for the special board meeting included standard procedural items such as the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call. Discussion items involved Public Comment regarding business before the Board and General Public Comment on items not on the agenda. The key action item listed was the recommendation for the Board to approve the 2025-2028 CEA Contract.

The key discussion topics for the Regular Board Meeting included personnel actions such as approving resignations and hiring for several key roles, including a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, Instructional Assistant, Chief Academic Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. The Board also addressed administrative items, including approving the Board Meeting Schedule for January 2026 through December 2026, referring the credit card policy to the Finance Committee for review, approving the purchase of the Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) curriculum, and approving the revision of Policy 3115b. Additionally, the Board entered into a Closed Session to discuss attorney-client privilege communication and CEA negotiations, during which a motion was passed to notify the Michigan Department of Education to rescind the opt-in status.

The meeting agenda was approved as amended. Key actions included the approval of payroll and bills, and the rescinding of the opt-in to the 31aa funds for the District. Discussions involved correspondence from two individuals and presentations on the Credit Card usage and NWEA results. The Superintendent's report noted that January is Board Recognition Month. Actions taken on consent items included approving the resignation of the Middle School Head Track Coach. Non-consent items addressed several personnel changes, including approvals for resignations (one being a retirement), hiring a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and an Instructional Assistant, and appointing a new Chief Academic Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The Board also discussed the retainer fee for Thrun Law Firm, ultimately tabling the motion to allow the Board President to seek a reduction. The Board approved the full Board Meeting Schedule for 2026 and referred the credit card policy to the Finance Committee. Purchases approved included the Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) curriculum. Revisions to Policy 3115b due to retirement were also approved. An addendum introduced and approved two new Middle School courses: Career Explorations and Intro to Computer Science.

The meeting agenda included several key personnel actions, such as the approval of Dore Lunsford as a Special Education Resource Room Teacher, the resignation of Nicole Hope, the approval of Jamie Lampasona as McGlinnen Elementary Principal, and the approval of Tommy Brooks as Parker Elementary Assistant Principal. The Board also addressed policy matters, including the approval of Board Policy 3118 (Title IX Sexual Harassment) and Board Policy 3115 (Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation). Business items included approving the Schools of Choice enrollment window for 2026-27, approving a consulting agreement with Brytespark Consulting, LLC, and approving the proposed Board Meeting Schedule for January 2026 - December 2026. The Board also discussed curriculum items such as recommending the adoption of ARIS and Blade curriculums (discussed in related committee minutes) and approving the purchase of ARIS curriculum. Multiple items required entry into Closed Session to discuss student discipline and CEA negotiations.