2024 BOE Minutes
Board Minutes - November 11th, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Monday, November 11th, 2024 – 6:30 PM Kentwood Public Schools |
5820 Eastern Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 |
The regular meeting of the Kentwood Board of Education was held on Monday, November 11th, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Mimi Madden at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Mimi Madden, President
Sylvia James, Vice President
Pete Battey, Treasurer
Allen Young, Secretary
Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
Kim Taboada-Arzate, Trustee
Marlon Brown, Trustee
Kevin Polston, Superintendent
Jamie Gordon, Executive Director
Todd Bell, Executive Director
Sunil Joy, Executive Director
Carrie Tellerico, Executive Director
Bre Bartels, Executive Director
Veronica Lake, Executive Director
Sydney Hanlon, Recorder
Absent: None
| Mrs. Madden explained the procedure for the audience participation portion of the agenda. She asked all persons wishing to address the Board to sign the participation card prior to that item of business (Bylaw 9115 and PA 267, Sec. 3(5). | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE |
| The superintendent’s report included the following: | SUPT’S REPORT |
| Congrats to our 4 board members who were re-elected! Thank you to our board members for donating to the united way for the KPS KIDS program! Veterans Day- list of staff members who are veterans. Board Policies coming - we will send them to the policy committee this week to review. If the policy committee would like to convene we can prior to the board meeting in December, as well as in between first and second reading. | CR PARTNERSHIP |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. James, to approve Kentwood Public Schools’ participation in a national lawsuit against insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers. This recommendation also includes authorizing the Superintendent, or their designee, to sign the necessary agreement with the Frantz Law Group, with legal guidance from Thrun Law Firm, to represent Kentwood Public Schools in this case. Motion carried. | NATIONAL LAWSUIT PARTICIPATION |
| Motion by Ms. Powell-May, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to approve the employment of the attached list. Motion carried | NEW HIRES |
| Motion by Mr. Brown, supported by Mr. Young, to approve the disbursement summary for October 2024. Motion carried. | DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Mr. Young, to go into closed session for the purpose of 3 student reinstatements (in accordance with Policy 0160 and PA 267 of 1976, section 8.b.) Motion carried. Roll Call vote. | CLOSED SESSION |
| OPEN SESSION at 7:05pm | |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Mr. Young, to approve the reinstatement of Student A. Motion carried. | STUDENT REINSTATEMENT - STUDENT A |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Mr. Brown, to approve the reinstatement of Student B. Motion carried. | STUDENT REINSTATEMENT - STUDENT B |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to approve the reinstatement of Student C. Motion carried. | STUDENT REINSTATEMENT - STUDENT C |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Mr. Brown, to go into closed session for the purpose of superintendent evaluation Motion carried. Roll Call vote. | CLOSED SESSION - SUPT EVAL |
| OPEN SESSION at 7:58pm | |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Mr. Brown, to approve the superintendent evaluation rating as effective. Motion carried. | SUPT EVALUATION |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. James, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The board meeting adjourned at 8:00P.M. |
Board Minutes - September 9th, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Monday, September 9th, 2024 – 6:30 PM Kentwood Public Schools |
5820 Eastern Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 |
The regular meeting of the Kentwood Board of Education was held on Monday, September 9th, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Mimi Madden at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Mimi Madden, President
Sylvia James, Vice President
Pete Battey, Treasurer
Allen Young, Secretary
Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
Kim Taboada-Arzate, Trustee
Marlon Brown, Trustee
Kevin Polston, Superintendent
Jamie Gordon, Executive Director
Todd Bell, Executive Director
Sunil Joy, Executive Director
Carrie Tellerico, Executive Director
Bre Bartels, Executive Director
Veronica Lake, Executive Director
Sydney Hanlon, Recorder
Absent: None
| Ms. Madden led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. James, to approve the minutes from the board meeting of August 12th, 2024. Motion carried. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
| Mrs. Madden explained the procedure for the audience participation portion of the agenda. She asked all persons wishing to address the Board to sign the participation card prior to that item of business (Bylaw 9115 and PA 267, Sec. 3(5). | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE |
| The superintendent’s report included the following: Appointment of Tom Lagone as the next Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations. Safety threat was made, when this happens we work with community partners and law enforcement to assess the level of threat. National Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week: September 15-21, 2024 - We are proud to be District-wide! Work closely in our students and families September 15th - October 15th - Hispanic Heritage month! 3rd largest subgroup of students - and growing! We celebrate the rich heritage they bring to our district. | SUPT’S REPORT |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to approve the purchase of a TRANE Rooftop Unit from River City Mechanical in the amount of $34,850.00 This recommendation is based on pricing, package/equipment included, service and ability to deliver in a timely manner. Funding from the 2015 Building and Site Sinking Fund. Motion carried. Madden abstains. | TRANE ROOFTOP UNIT |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. James, to approve the purchase of Microsoft Education Licenses from CDWG in the amount of $50,332.57 Motion carried. | MICROSOFT LICENSES |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Mr. Brown, to approve a contract with Custer Furniture for $58,690.14. Funding from the 2021 Bond Fund. Motion carried. Battey abstains. | CUSTER FURNITURE |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to recognize a contract with J Brinks Motor Sales LLC for purchase of a vehicle in the amount of $50,000. Funding from the FY25 General Fund. Motion carried. | BRINKS MOTOR CONTRACT |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to appoint Mimi Madden as delegate and Sylvia James as alternate to vote on behalf of the Kentwood Public Schools Board of Education at the Michigan Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly October 24th, 2024, in Lansing, MI. Motion carried. | DELEGATE ASSEMBLY 2024 |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to approve the implementation of the Unified District Student Handbook Motion carried. | DISTRICT HANDBOOK |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Mr. Battey, to approve 3 virtual days under 21f (14) to support PSAT/NMSQT & Spring PSAT/SAT testing for students in grades 9-11. Additional staff will be needed to administer and monitor the 10th and 11th graders during these testing days. Motion carried. | VIRTUAL DAY APPROVAL |
| Motion by Mr. Brown, supported by Ms. James, to adopt the following Title IX updates. This is the second reading. Motion carried. | SECOND READING OF POLICIES |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate,to approve the employment of the attached list. Motion carried | NEW HIRES |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Mr. Battey, to approve the disbursement summary for August 2024. Motion carried. | DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The board meeting adjourned at 7:03 P.M. |
Board Minutes - August 12th, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Monday, September 9th, 2024 – 6:30 PM Kentwood Public Schools |
5820 Eastern Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 |
The regular meeting of the Kentwood Board of Education was held on Monday, August 12th, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Mimi Madden at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Mimi Madden, President
Sylvia James, Vice President
Allen Young, Secretary
Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
Kim Taboada-Arzate, Trustee
Marlon Brown, Trustee
Kevin Polston, Superintendent
Jamie Gordon, Executive Director
Todd Bell, Executive Director
Sunil Joy, Executive Director
Carrie Tellerico, Executive Director
Bre Bartels, Executive Director
Veronica Lake, Executive Director
Sydney Hanlon, Recorder
Absent: Pete Battey, Treasurer
| Ms. Madden led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
| Appointment of Board of Education Trustee Interview of Marlon Brown, board deliberation. Motion by Ms. James, supported by Mr. Young, to appoint Marlon Brown to the Kentwood Public Schools Board of Education. Motion carried. | TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT |
| Mourn by Ms. James, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to appoint Allen Young as Secretary of the board of education. | APPOINT SECRETARY |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to approve the minutes from the board meeting of June 26th, 2024. Motion carried. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
| Mrs. Madden explained the procedure for the audience participation portion of the agenda. She asked all persons wishing to address the Board to sign the participation card prior to that item of business (Bylaw 9115 and PA 267, Sec. 3(5). | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE |
| The superintendent’s report included the following: Appointment of Jenin Shamali as Principal of Valleywood Middle School Welcome back tomorrow- 7am breakfast, program at 8:30am Last week- new staff orientation! Last week- numerous grants received- for electric buses and the infrastructure, and a whole child grant. | SUPT’S REPORT |
| Motion by Ms. Powell-May, supported by Mr. Young, to approve the hire of Nathaniel (Nate) Moody, Jr as the Assistant Principal of Valleywood Middle School. Motion carried. | MOODY HIRE |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Mr. Young, to approve the hire of Nicholas (Nick) Carlesso as the Dean of Students at Endeavor Elementary School. Motion carried. | CARLESSO HIRE |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to approve the hire of Erin Anderson as the Assistant Principal of East Kentwood Freshman Campus. Motion carried. | ANDERSON HIRE |
| Motion by Ms. Powell-May, supported by Mr. Young, 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. Motion carried. | CHROMEBOOK PURCHASE |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Ms. Powell-May, 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. Motion carried. | EGLE AGREEMENT |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. Powell-May, 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. Motion carried. | DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. James, 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. Motion carried. | EV BUSES |
| Motion by Ms. Powell-May, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate,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. Motion carried. | FINE ARTS INSTRUMENTS |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to adopt the following Title IX updates. This is the first reading. Motion carried. | FIRST READING OF POLICIES |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to approve the employment of the attached list. Motion carried | NEW HIRES |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to approve the disbursement summary for June 2024. Motion carried. | DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The board meeting adjourned at 7:14 P.M. |
Board Minutes - July 15th, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Monday, July 15th, 2024 – 6:30 PM Kentwood Public Schools |
5820 Eastern Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 |
The regular meeting of the Kentwood Board of Education was held on Monday, July 15th, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Mimi Madden at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Sylvia James, Vice President
Angela Hovermale, Secretary
Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
Allen Young, Trustee
Kim Taboada-Arzate, Trustee
Kevin Polston, Superintendent
Jamie Gordon, Executive Director
Todd Bell, Executive Director
Sunil Joy, Executive Director
Carrie Tellerico, Executive Director
Bre Bartels, Executive Director
Veronica Lake, Executive Director
Sydney Hanlon, Recorder
Absent: Mimi Madden, President
Pete Battey, Treasurer
| Ms. James led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to approve the minutes from the board meeting of June 26th, 2024. Motion carried. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
| Mrs. Madden explained the procedure for the audience participation portion of the agenda. She asked all persons wishing to address the Board to sign the participation card prior to that item of business (Bylaw 9115 and PA 267, Sec. 3(5). | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE |
| The superintendent’s report included the following: Esports State Championship Recognition- Coach Bill Dixon- last year, #18 in the country, multiple state championships. There were over 200 students who signed up last year, with 110 students placed on teams. The students make up over 20 teams, competing in 14 games- which is a year long commitment. We recognize that we lost a student on the team, Cameron Hill, at the beginning of this year. Our students worked together and pushed through with Cameron’s spirit. There were state championships this year. The Esports facility that is under construction- will help us grow and recruit more students. Today we recognize the appointment of Ahnna Sisco, who will be their new principal at Hamilton Elementary School. Strategic Plan Update- presentation from departments on where we are on our goals. | SUPT’S REPORT |
| Motion by Ms. Hovermale, supported by Mr. Young, 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 Motion carried. | GAMING RATED COMPUTERS |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. Powell-May, to approve 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 Motion carried. | EOS PARTNERSHIP |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to approve the employment of the attached list. Motion carried. | NEW HIRES |
| Motion by Ms. Hovermale, supported by Mr. Young, to approve the disbursement summary for June 2024. Motion carried. | DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The board meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M. |
Board Minutes - June 24th, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Monday, June 24th, 2024 – 6:30 PM Kentwood Public Schools |
5820 Eastern Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 |
The regular meeting of the Kentwood Board of Education was held on Monday, June 24th, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Mimi Madden at 6:30 P.M.
Present:
Mimi Madden, President
Sylvia James, Vice President
Angela Hovermale, Secretary
Pete Battey, Treasurer
Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
Allen Young, Trustee
Kim Taboada-Arzate, Trustee
Kevin Polston, Superintendent
Jamie Gordon, Executive Director
Sunil Joy, Executive Director
Bre Bartels, Executive Director
Sydney Hanlon, Recorder
Absent: Todd Bell, Executive Director
Veronica Lake, Executive Director
Carrie Tellerico, Executive Director
| Mrs. Madden led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. James, to approve the minutes from the board meeting of June 10th, 2024. Motion carried. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
| Mrs. Madden explained the procedure for the audience participation portion of the agenda. She asked all persons wishing to address the Board to sign the participation card prior to that item of business (Bylaw 9115 and PA 267, Sec. 3(5). | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE |
| The superintendent’s report included the following: Ahnna Sisco has been appointed as the principal of Hamilton Elementary! She will be at Endeavor at the start of school to onboard the next dean, then will be working on opening the building (staffing, community and family engagement, etc). First administrator hire that went through the higher reach process. State budget is not done yet - tomorrow is a big day in Lansing. Juneteenth holiday last week! We know that it is important to honor historical events, so that these events do not happen again. We are still experiencing ramifications from the past. We are learning from our past and doing the work to move forward. | SUPT’S REPORT |
| Motion by Ms. Powell-May, supported by Mr. Battey, to authorize the executive director of finance and business operations and/or district central office executive team to employ the following professional services and/or contract agreements for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried. | PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Mr. Young, to purchase furniture for EKFC Technology Center from Custer in the amount of $175,698.71. Funding is from 2021 Bond Fund. Motion carried. Battey abstains. | EKFC TECH FURNITURE |
| Motion by Ms. Powell-May, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to purchase book cases from Custer for East Kentwood High School in the amount of $37,864.72. Funding is from the 2021 Bond Issue. Motion carried. Battey abstains. | EKHS BOOK CASES |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Mr. Battey, to purchase furniture for EKHS eSports Classrooms and EKFC Media Center furniture from Interphase Interiors in the amount of $188,377.11. Funding is from 2021 Bond Fund. Motion carried. Battey abstains. | 2023-24 FINAL BUDGET |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to purchase fine arts furniture from Wenger for Pinewood Middle School in the amount of $53,506.38. Funding is from the 2021 Bond Issue. Motion carried. | PINEWOOD FINE ARTS FURNITURE |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Mr. Young, to approve the 2nd reading of board policies. Motion carried. | 2ND POLICY READING |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Taboada-Arzate, to approve language changes to the superintendent, Central Office Team, and administrator contracts. Motion carried. | CONTRACT UPDATES |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Mr. Battey, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The board meeting adjourned at 6:57 P.M. |
Board Minutes - June 24th, 2024
Board Minutes - June 10th, 2024
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
Monday, June 10th, 2024 – 6:30 PM Kentwood Public Schools |
5820 Eastern Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49508 |
The regular meeting of the Kentwood Board of Education was held on Monday, June 10th, 2024. The regular meeting was called to order by Board President Mimi Madden at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Mimi Madden, President
Sylvia James, Vice President
Angela Hovermale, Secretary
Pete Battey, Treasurer
Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
Allen Young, Trustee
Kim Taboada-Arzate, Trustee
Kevin Polston, Superintendent
Jamie Gordon, Executive Director
Todd Bell, Executive Director
Veronica Lake, Executive Director
Carrie Tellerico, Executive Director
Sunil Joy, Executive Director
Bre Bartels, Executive Director
Sydney Hanlon, Recorder
Absent: Tanya Powell-May, Trustee
| Mrs. Madden led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
| Motion by Ms. Hovermale, supported by Mr. Battey, to approve the minutes from the board meeting of May 13th, 2024. Motion carried. | APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
| Mrs. Madden explained the procedure for the audience participation portion of the agenda. She asked all persons wishing to address the Board to sign the participation card prior to that item of business (Bylaw 9115 and PA 267, Sec. 3(5). | AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE |
| The superintendent’s report included the following: We The People - Second State Championship! Congratulations! Track State Championship! Reece Emmeott - in pole vault in the state track meet. First time a freshman has been named individual state champion since 1970. 15’ 6” National championship this week. Grants Galore- ARCH grant was renewed! We are very proud of our ARCH program. We have been on track to find alternate sources of energy for our van fleet - we were notified that we received grant dollars for 4 electric buses this year! HR Grants - 6 teachers were granted national board certified teacher grants! Fees covered for this certification. Explorer grant for grow your own - provides tuition assistance and system support for the students going through the program. 80th anniversary for d-day - We recognize and honor the sacrifice others made so that we can have the freedoms we have today. | SUPT’S REPORT |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. James, to approve the millage levy for 2024-2025 as follows: General Fund Operating – Non-Homestead 18.00 mills, Debt Retirement 4.0 mills, Capital Projects Fund 1.5718 mills. Motion carried. | L-4029 |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to approve the members of the CO team to represent the District, as necessary, in all future dealings including the closing and transfer of the property located on 2358 Pier Pointe Dr SE to Board of Education policy, property will be sold at a minimum of appraisal value. Motion carried. | RES CON AUTHORIZATION |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Hovermale, to purchase HMH Into Literature Version 2 Connected Solutions w/Writable, Grade 11 + Writable for Into Literature Subscription Grade 12 digital 5-years in the amount of $150,480.00 from the general fund. Motion carried. | HMH INTO LITERATURE SUBSCRIPTION |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to approve the 2023-2024 final budgets for the General Fund (01), Child Nutrition Services Fund (05) and Student Activities Fund (07). Motion carried. | 2023-24 FINAL BUDGET |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. Hovermale, to adopt 2024-2025 budgets for the General Fund (01), Child Nutrition Services Fund (05) and the student activities fund (07). Motion carried. | FY 2025 BUDGET |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. Hovermale, to approve annual renewal consent grouping items: 1. To employ the following law firms as legal counsel for the 2024-2025 school year: Thrun Law Firm, PC (retainer); Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey; LaPointe & Butler (retainer); and Clark Hill, PLC.; 2. Designate Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent as responsible for implementing the notice of requirements of the Open Meetings Act as required by law; 3. Approve the MASB membership fees and Legal Trust Fund membership for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $10,646.46; 4. Approve the following banks and financial institutions as depositories for district funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year: Fifth Third Bank, Huntington Bank, Public Financial Management (PFM)/Michigan Liquid Asset Fund (MILAF). 5. Recommendation to adopt the attached resolution for membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. for the year August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. 6. Setting of regular meeting dates, time, and place: Schedule Board of Education Meetings at 6:30 P.M. in the Board Room at the Administration Offices, 5820 Eastern Avenue SE, [telephone 455-4400] on the following dates: Monday, July 15, 2024 (third Monday) Monday, August 12, 2024 Monday, September 9, 2024 Monday, September 23, 2024 (Board Work Session) Monday, October 14, 2024 Monday, November 11, 2024 Monday, December 9, 2024 Monday, January 13, 2025 Monday, January 27, 2025 (Board Work Session) Monday, February 11, 2025 Monday, March 10, 2025 Monday, April 21, 2025 (third Monday due to Spring) Monday, May 12, 2025 Monday, June 9, 2025 (Budget Hearing at 6:15 PM) Monday, June 23, 2025 Motion carried. | CONSENT ITEMS |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Ms. Hovermale, approve the purchase of 230 iPads from Apple along with management licenses and protective cases at a cost of $92,000. Funding for this project will come from ESSER funds. Motion carried. | SECURLY SUBSCRIPTION |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Mr. Young, to transfer the following school district funds: General Fund (01), Child Nutrition Services Funds (05), Debt Funds (03), Capital Projects Funds (04), Bond Fund (42) and Bond Fund (44), Student Activities (07) and that the Board treasurer and/or executive director of finance and business operations be authorized signers for the following school district accounts: Disbursement Account and Payroll Account. Motion carried. | DISTRICT FUND TRANSFER |
| Motion by Mr. Battey, supported by Ms. James, to approve tenure for the attached list of employees at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried. | TENURE |
| Motion by Mr. Young, supported by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, to approve the 1st reading of board policies. Motion carried. | 1ST POLICY READING |
| Motion by Ms. James, supported by Ms. Hovermale, to approve the disbursement summary for May 2024. Motion carried. | DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY |
| Motion by Ms. Taboada-Arzate, supported by Ms. James, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The board meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M. |