Zeeland Public Schools

The meeting agenda includes discussions on policy and goals regarding staffing and student placement within MTSS and Specialty Programming, as well as the progress of the College and Career Readiness Task Force. Finance committee updates covered various district projects such as the Quincy HVAC system, Natatorium roof, ZEHS addition, and the community track, alongside a review of State Funding for the 2026-27 period. The action item includes the bid approval for the installation of the Carehawk system at the ECC to address intercom speaker issues. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on the upcoming annual Love and Lean Walk for Mental Health and scheduled high school graduation dates.

The board received a presentation on programming and heard updates from the Policy and Goals and Finance committees. Action items included the approval of several transportation-related purchases, including electric buses, charging stations, and conventional buses for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a new facilities vehicle and the replacement of the main entrance doors at Woodbridge Elementary.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a recognition ceremony for the RoboDux (Creekside Robotics Team) and Overclucked Bots (Cityside Robotics Team). A session was reserved for public comment with established time limits per speaker. Following agenda modifications, the Consent Agenda was approved, which included the approval of bills paid in January 2026 totaling $9,688,936.61. Key discussion points centered on Committee Updates from Policy & Goals and Finance, both focusing in depth on programming, staffing, and budget for the 26/27 period. A department update was provided by Zeeland Recreation.

The meeting included recognition of Rod Hetherton for Board Appreciation month and acknowledgment of a visitor. Key discussions centered on committee updates, including the FAFSA Grant, MiCIP goals, initial Hanover survey findings, and bids for the Community Track project. The board also heard technology updates. Action items included approving the Operating Millage and Sinking Fund Renewal Resolution for a May 5, 2026, special election. Bid approvals covered the replacement of a dehumidification wheel at ZEHS and the Community Track project, which came in significantly under budget. The board also approved several budget amendments across General Fund, Food Service, Student Activity, Debt Retirement, Sinking Fund, Capital Outlay, Community Recreation, and Community Service funds, detailing changes in revenues and expenditures for each. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding the Superintendent Midyear Review.

The organizational meeting addressed the structure and appointments for the Board of Education. Key topics included the review of terms of office for the seven members, the election of board officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary), and confirmation of current committee appointments, including the Agenda Planning, Policy & Goals, and Finance Committees. Board members also reviewed and signed the Board Code of Conduct. The meeting recessed to reconvene in regular session.