Dexter Community School District

The meeting involved a discussion on Group Norms and Expectations for meetings, emphasizing principles such as assuming positive intent, maintaining confidentiality, centering student well-being, engaging with evidence and empathy, and ensuring equity of voice. It was confirmed that all present members have submitted signed commitment forms. A significant portion of the discussion focused on reviewing suggested updates to the 5th Grade Lessons, specifically Day 2 revisions, utilizing the "fist to 5" protocol. Future business included task assignments for updating 6th Grade Lessons, ensuring consistent language regarding anatomy across grades 7-12.

Key discussion topics included a review of the Group Norms and Expectations, emphasizing positive intent, confidentiality, centering student well-being, evidence-based engagement, and ensuring equity of voice. The board also reviewed suggested lesson updates for the 5th Grade and 6th Grade curricula, referencing guiding parameters established by the Board of Education on November 10, 2025. Future business involves task assignments for 7th Grade lesson updates.

The meeting agenda included recognizing the retirement of Dr. Timmis and conducting the ceremonial oath of office for a new Trustee. Key discussions involved personnel matters, specifically requests for leave extensions, and the review of the January Budget Report under Consent Items. Action Items focused on the Fieldhouse Structural Steel/Pre-engineered Metal Building project, with recommended separation of the bid into two subcontracts for materials and labor. The board also planned to address potential Letters of Agreement regarding 27l funds once finalized. Information items included Conflict of Interest Forms, SEAB Minutes from February 4, 2026, and Nice Job Notes.

The primary focus of this special meeting was the interview process for a vacant trustee position. The agenda included calls to order, agenda approval, and dedicated periods for public participation. The main segment involved interviewing seven candidates for the vacancy, followed by a structured discussion involving multiple rounds of candidate ranking (top three, then top two, with potential tie-breaker rounds) before taking formal action to appoint a new trustee to fill the seat vacated by Brian Arnold.

The meeting agenda includes administrative and board updates, along with consent items such as personnel retirements and the December Budget Report. Key action items involve rescinding Policy 4305, conducting a second reading for policies 3308 (Advertising) and 5501 (Fundraising), and awarding the bid for the Center for Performing Arts drapes. Discussion topics focus on the Trustee Appointment Process, following a recent resignation, and reviewing Financial Narratives. Information items cover a trustee resignation, updated social media guidelines, minutes from previous committee meetings, and updates on Schools of Choice Applications and the CTE Millage.