Stephanie Aughenbaugh

The board meeting included a presentation on building program highlights, specifically focusing on data snapshots of early literacy skills and foundational reading. Public participation addressed concerns regarding severe bus driver shortages and the impact on student transportation services. Personnel recommendations were approved, including new hires for sub bus drivers, support positions, and childcare roles, alongside the acceptance of staff resignations. Financial reports for the general and special revenue funds were approved, and several gifts from community donors were accepted and acknowledged. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on therapy dog support in the community, the Ramadan meal program, upcoming building and grounds projects, and the progress of the bond campaign video production.

The meeting agenda includes a data snapshot presentation, a review of personnel recommendations, financial statements, and gift acceptances. Key action items involve the purchase of student athletic insurance, vape sensors for schools, asbestos removal, an elementary school field trip, a copier purchase, the appointment of an independent financial auditor, a food service contract, and the purchase of bus video camera systems. Additionally, the board will conduct an executive session to review the superintendent's evaluation.

The meeting encompassed several key administrative and operational decisions. The board reviewed and accepted the personnel report, which included various resignations and new hires, and approved accounts for payment alongside a gift donation from the Coldwater Sunrise Rotary. Operational initiatives, including water filtration upgrades, parking lot improvements, and HVAC needs, were presented by the superintendent. Significant action items included the approval of a student field trip, vaping awareness assemblies, a contract with Kids Read Now, and the purchase of two district vans. Furthermore, the board authorized the sale of the Girard property, approved several procurement requests for science classroom materials, hydroponic kits, AV equipment, and two-way radios, and finalized contracts with K12 Media, AR Engineering, LLC, and Ignyte Design, LLC.

This document is the 2026-2027 Course Guide for Coldwater High School, designed to assist students and parents in navigating academic planning and post-secondary preparations. It outlines graduation requirements, including core subjects and elective credits aligned with the Michigan Merit Curriculum. The guide details academic programs such as Advanced Placement, Early College, Career and Technical Education, and Dual Enrollment opportunities. It also provides comprehensive information on grading, credit attainment, and support services for Multilingual Learners and students with exceptionalities, alongside detailed course catalogs across various disciplines.

The meeting agenda for the Board of Education included several sections for public participation and communications, followed by reports and recommendations from administration. Key action items slated for approval included a field trip for Jefferson School, Vaping Awareness Assemblies, the Kids Read Now contract, the purchase of two new vans, the resolution for the sale of Girard Property to BISD, purchases for science classroom bundles (K-2), Gardyn Hydroponic Kits, a K12 Media Contract, engineering proposals from AR Engineering, LLC and Ignyte Design, LLC, the purchase of AV Equipment for Max Larsen and CHS, and the purchase of 2-way Radios. The agenda also noted the approval of January Accounts for Payment and Financial Statements.