Standish-Sterling Community School District

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.

The meeting included updates on pupil count and activities within the schools by the administrators. The board recognized Aaron O'Dell, an Eagle Scout, for building picnic tables and honoring Mr. Whitson. The board accepted the resignations of Mylene Sullivan, Denise Wilson, and Peggy Nelson. Hiring recommendations were approved for a co-ed varsity wrestling coach, a custodian, paraprofessionals, and a Math Interventionist.

The board was updated on the city water project, bus inspection, and building preparations for the start of the school year. The board also adopted board policy changes, approved the renewal of the CIM School Security Contract, and agreed to continue the Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the board accepted several employee resignations and approved hiring recommendations for spring sports coaches, a JV Baseball Coach, bus drivers, and paraprofessionals.