Wes Rowan

The meeting included discussion and approval of the agenda, as well as approval of personnel and staffing recommendations, including hiring of elementary aides and a custodian, and approval of volunteer coaches for various sports. The board also discussed the 2025-2026 school calendar during its first reading. Additionally, the board convened in three closed sessions for disciplinary hearings, which resulted in the expulsion of three students for 69, 65, and 69 days respectively.

The meeting included a public comment period addressing COVID-19 mandates and a presentation on benchmark assessment reporting. Reports were given by various school personnel. The consent agenda included approval of minutes from previous meetings and financial reports. Personnel and staffing matters were addressed, including several hirings, one resignation, and one retirement. The board approved a budget amendment, a farm property lease agreement extension, and a senior high school overnight leadership conference.

The meeting included a presentation of the 2022-2023 financial audit by Haven Group. Reports were given by the superintendent, principals, assistant principal, business manager, and continuous improvement coordinator. Personnel and staffing matters were addressed, including probationary status updates, new hires, resignations, and leaves of absence. The board approved the 2023-2024 MS & Jr/Sr HS Course Catalog and 2023-2024 Graduation Requirements for Senior High School. Finally, the 2022-2023 Financial Audit was approved.

The meeting included presentations on Project Phoenix and the 2020-2021 Financial Audit. Reports were given by various school personnel. The consent agenda included approval of meeting minutes and financial reports. Personnel actions included hiring several volunteer coaches and accepting the resignations of several staff members. The board approved the 2021-2022 elementary parent/student and teacher handbooks. The 2020-2021 financial audit was approved, and an agreement with Michigan Works! was approved. A closed session was held for a disciplinary hearing, resulting in a student suspension. Board members also commended staff members for their work.

The meeting included a presentation of the 2019-2020 financial audit. Personnel and staffing recommendations were approved, including several coaching and support staff hires. The board approved the 2019-2020 financial audit and the extended Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Plan. Neola policy updates were introduced for a first reading. The board also expressed appreciation for the audit results and welcomed a new board member.