2024 BOE Agendas
Board Agenda - October 14th, 2024
Regular Board Agenda
Board of Education
Date: Monday, October 14th, 2024
Time: 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting
Place: Kentwood Administration Building
5820 Eastern Ave SE, Kentwood MI
Mimi Madden, President
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item III.
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER—PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:32 P.M.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 9th, 2024, and the Board of Education Retreat on Monday, September 23rd, 2024
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
6:34 P.M.
III. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
6:36 P.M.
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Dedication of Plaque Honoring the Service of Michael Zoerhoff
B. Finance Committee Report- Annual Financial Audit
6:45 P.M.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation to fund Crossroads Alternative High School partnership with Shani Beauty and GRCC for WorkForce Friday and Introduction to Culinary Arts Programs. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
B. Recommendation to recognize the sale of the residential construction house located at 2358 Pierpoint Dr. SE (Lot #7) in the amount of $560,000. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
C. Recommendation to award a contract to KSS Enterprise for kiosks at secondary schools throughout the District in the amount of $53,464.50. Funding is from the Child Nutrition Services fund. Ref #1, Ref #2
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
D. Recommendation from the Superintendent and Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations to award a contract to Brondes Automotive Group in the amount of $59,885 for purchase of a replacement dump truck for the Facilities & Operations Department. Funding for this purchase is from the FY25 General Fund. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
7:40P.M.
VI. BOARD COMMUNICATION
7:45 P.M.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
Board Agenda - August 12th, 2024
Regular Board Agenda
Board of Education
Date: Monday, October 14th, 2024
Time: 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting
Place: Kentwood Administration Building
5820 Eastern Ave SE, Kentwood MI
Mimi Madden, President
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item IV.
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER—PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:33 P.M.
II. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE
A. Interview of Marlon Brown
B. Board deliberation
C. Action to appoint trustee. Motion by _______, supported by ________, to appoint __________ to the Kentwood Public Schools Board of Education.
D. Oath of Office
E. Act to appoint Board Secretary. Motion by _______, supported by ________, to appoint __________ to the Kentwood Public Schools Board of Education.
6:53 P.M.
III. APPROVAL OFMINUTES from the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 15th, 2024
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
6:55 P.M.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
7:00 P.M.
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Appointment of Jenin Shamali as Principal of Valleywood Middle School
7:10 P.M.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation to approve the hire of Nathaniel (Nate) Moody, Jr as the Assistant Principal of Valleywood Middle School. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
B. Recommendation to approve the hire of Nicholas (Nick) Carlesso as the Dean of Students at Endeavor Elementary School. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
C. Recommendation to approve the hire of Erin Anderson as the Assistant Principal of East Kentwood Freshman Campus. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
D. Recommendation to approve the purchase of 2,000 Dell Chromebooks along with associated Google licenses at a total cost of $557,980.00 from People Driven Technology. Funding for this purchase will come from ESSER funds. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
E. Recommendation to enter an agreement to pay $44,000 to Gunnel Farm Wetlands Mitigation Bank for .4 acres of land in a protected wetlands area approved by EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Water Resources division). Funding is from the 2021 Bond issue. Ref #1, Ref #2, Ref #3, Ref #4
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
F. Recommendation to approve a contract in the amount of $279,442 to Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) conventional 77-passenger diesel school buses. Funding for the buses will come from the 2021 Bond Fund. Ref #1, Ref #2
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
G. Recommendation to approve a contract in the amount of $1,522,784 to Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. for the purchase of four (4) EV 77-passenger school buses. Funding for the buses will come from General Fund- grants from Michigan Department of Education (Clean Energy Bus grant) and US Clean Bus Program. Ref #1, Ref #2
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
H. Recommendation to award contracts to Marshall Music Company in the total amount of $155,470 for district Fine Arts musical instruments. Funding is from the 2021 Bond. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
I. Recommendation to adopt the following Title IX updates. This is the first reading. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
J. Recommendation to approve the employment of the attached list. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
K. To approve the disbursement summary for July 2024. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
7:40P.M.
VII. BOARD COMMUNICATION
7:45 P.M.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
Board Agenda - July 15th, 2024
Regular Board Agenda
Board of Education
Date: Monday, July 15th, 2024
Time: 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting
Place: Kentwood Administration Building
5820 Eastern Ave SE, Kentwood MI
Mimi Madden, President
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item III.
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER—PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:33 P.M.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 26th, 2024
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
6:35 P.M.
III. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
6:40 P.M.
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Esports State Championship Recognition
B. Appointment of Ahnna Sisco
C. Strategic Plan Update
6:50 P.M.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation to approve the purchase of 10 “gaming rated” computers to be used in eSports competitions at EKHS from Bytespeed at a cost of $35,040. Funding is from General Funds- EKHS. Ref #1, Ref #2
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
B. Recommendation to approve of a partnership with Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) for the 2024-25 school year at a cost of $21,500. Funding for this partnership is from the General Fund- FY24. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
C. Recommendation to approve the employment of the attached list. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
D. To approve the disbursement summary for June 2024. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
7:20P.M.
VI. BOARD COMMUNICATION
7:25 P.M.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
Board Agenda - July 15th, 2024
Board Agenda - April 15th, 2024
Regular Board Agenda
Board of Education
Date: Monday, April 15th, 2024
Time: 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting
Place: Kentwood Administration Building
5820 Eastern Ave SE, Kentwood MI
Mimi Madden, President
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item III.
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER—PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:33 P.M.
II. APPROVAL OFMINUTES from the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 11th, 2024
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
6:34 P.M.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
6:37 P.M.
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Hamilton Elementary and Redistricting Update
6:50 P.M.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation to award a contract to HPS for a dishwasher at Pinewood Middle School in the amount of $50,123.56. Funding is from the Child Nutrition Services fund. Ref #1, Ref #2, Ref #3
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
B. Recommendation to award a contract to Owen Ames Kimball in the amount of $10,551,771 for contracting attached vendor list for completing the gymnasium/cafeteria addition at Townline Elementary School. Funding is from the 2021 Bond Issue. Ref #1, Ref #2, Ref #3
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
C. Recommendation to award a contract to Custer Office Furniture in the amount of $154,642.81for the new Student Services Building. Funding is from the 2021 Bond Issue. Ref #1, Ref #2
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
D. Recommendation to approve the purchase of 2,500 Dell Student Chromebooks at a total cost not to exceed $792,475.00 from People Driven Technology. Funding is from ESSER funds. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
E. Recommendation to approve the contract with MOSS to provide audio-visual equipment and installation services at sites throughout the district at a cost not to exceed $325,834.23. Funding for this project will come from the 2021 Bond Issue and from CTE funds through the 2024 General Fund. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
F. Recommendation to approve the five year agreement with Kajeet to provide wireless Internet access on 37 District buses at a cost of $164,650.00. Funding for this project will come from federal ERate Funds through the 2024 General Fund. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
G. Recommendation to award a contract to Midwest Sign Company in the amount of $37,160 for the exterior sign at the new Student Services Building. Funding for this purchase is from ESSER funds. Ref #1 Ref #2
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
H. Recommendation to enter into an contract with Bultsma Construction in the amount of $195,000 to replace the Falcon Pride Parking Lot (EKHS Site). Funding is from the 2015 Building and Site fund. Ref #1 Ref #2 Ref #3
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
I. Recommendation to approve the disbursement summary for March 2024. Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
7:10P.M.
VI. CLOSED SESSION
A. Motion by ____, supported by ____, to go into closed session for the purpose of a student reinstatement (in accordance with Policy 0160 and PA 267 of 1976, section 8.b.) Ref #1
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)
(Roll Call Vote)
7:15 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
A. Take action on student A reinstatement.
7:20 P.M.
VII. BOARD COMMUNICATION
7:22 P.M.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
(Motion by ____, supported by ____, to approve the above.)