Kalamazoo Public Schools

The board meeting agenda included various business, financial, and personnel items. Key topics included the review and approval of purchase recommendations for a phonemic awareness resource program, technology charging carts, and media center remodeling and furniture for Hillside Middle School. Additionally, the board addressed personnel changes, including several retirements and resignations, and reviewed a resolution for the local district vote on the ISD General Fund Budget. Policies regarding public participation during board meetings were also referenced.

The board discussed several items including the purchase of the Balanced Assessment platform by Formative, the acquisition of property at 918 Nichols Road, and various personnel changes. Additionally, the board reviewed professional development requests and considered administrative appointments and policy revisions regarding non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, hiring, and staff evaluation.

The agenda includes several business and financial reports, specifically the review of purchase recommendations. Additionally, key discussion topics involve the continuity of learning plan, the regional enhancement millage resolution, and the proposed sale of the WKDS 89.9 FM radio station to Western Michigan University Radio Station WMUK 102.1 FM.

The board meeting included the approval of a contractual agreement with the Service Employees International Union, Local 517M-Unit 84. Additionally, the board reviewed and considered travel requests for board members and discussed the certification of delegates for the MASB Delegate Assembly.

The agenda for the Board of Education meeting includes reports from committees and schools, the review of business and financial reports regarding various purchase recommendations, and the consideration of personnel changes.