Standish-Sterling Community School District

The meeting commenced with the Vice President leading the Pledge of Allegiance due to the President's absence. Key discussions involved the approval of Accounts Payable bills totaling $1,044,424.99 from the General Fund. During the Superintendent's Report, preliminary pupil count numbers were presented, and a scheduled visit from the new State Superintendent was noted. Action items included the approval for participation in the 2026-2027 School of Choice program, the appointment of Sara Anscomb-Boyce as the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) representative for BAISD, and the approval of several new hires for paraprofessionals, a mechanic, and a bus driver.

The meeting commenced with the election of board officers, resulting in Denny Kolevar as President, Kevin Noffsinger as Vice President, Angie Baker as Secretary, and Annette Ratajczak as Treasurer. Key action items included the approval of FY26 budget amendments and the approval of hiring recommendations for Fall sports coaches for the 2026-2027 season, as well as the hiring of several teachers and paraprofessionals for Central Elementary and a high school secretary. The board also approved paying bills and payroll transfers from the General Fund. The Business Manager presented budget amendment information for the 2025-2026 budget, and the Superintendent reported on calendar committee planning and recognized board members for School Board Recognition Month.

The meeting commenced with a Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items included the approval of Accounts Payable totaling $1,019,561.75 from the General Fund. An annual audit for 2024-2025 was presented by Ms. Heather Thomas from Gardner, Provenzana, Thomas, & Luplow P.C. The Superintendent reported on the new school website and communication platform, followed by administrative updates on current building activities. Action items comprised the adoption of board policy updates recommended by Thrun Law Firm, acceptance of the 2025-2026 Technical Assistance Service Agreement with BAISD, acceptance of two employee resignations, and hiring recommendations for three positions (two Cook's Helpers and one teacher). Board comments included an inquiry about the high school bells.

The key discussions during the meeting included the approval of Accounts Payable for bills totaling $756,577.29 from the General Fund. Under Action Items, the board approved the addition of two new high school elective courses, AI-101 and Sports Officiating, beginning in the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year, despite some discussion regarding the relevance of the AI course versus life skills training. The board also accepted the resignations of three employees and approved the hiring of a new bus driver and a parapro. The Superintendent reported on recent weather-related program cancellations and an upcoming test of the new callout system. An inquiry was made regarding instances of food shortages in the high school lunchroom.

The meeting included updates from Mr. Kroczaleski regarding a letter from MIOSHA concerning a complaint of mold in classrooms at Central Elementary, with testing showing normal levels. There was also an update on student enrollment in preparation for October's Count Day. The board accepted the resignations of multiple employees and approved the hiring of a boys varsity swim coach, a GSRP teacher, a teacher at Central Elementary, a bus driver, a parapro, and a recess aide.