The regular meeting was held starting at 6:00 p.m.
Superintendent Bergstrom presented “Superintendent Spotlight” certificates to staff and students throughout the district who have shown outstanding effort this school year.
Mrs. Kristin Flick, board Vice President, was recognized for receiving a Level 3 Award of Distinction from the Michigan Association of School Boards, for completing CBA classes and education credits.
Superintendent Bergstrom informed the board that the purchase of 250 Chromebooks was completed due to an anticipated price increase. The decision to purchase now was validated, as the price of the Chromebooks was increased $33,000 by the following week.
The board was given a copy of the Strategic Plan Year 3 Implementation of objectives and activities, as planned by the Strategic Plan Committee in February.
Superintendent Bergstrom presented the first reading of NEOLA Vol. 40, No. 2 policy updates. The board will approve the updates after the second reading in May.
The permanent hiring of Mrs. Whitney LeBaron as a kindergarten teacher and the hiring of Mrs. Krista Scharpenberg for the high school math vacancy for the 2026-27 school year was approved by the board.
Teacher probationary/tenure recommendations for the 2026-27 school year were approved by the board, as recommended by the building principals.
The retirement of Mrs. Karla Kughn, effective June 30th, was accepted with deep regret.
Superintendent Bergstrom reported to the board members on the following:
- It is a busy and exciting spring with sports, testing, Kindergarten Round-Up, and field trips.
- Math & Science Night is coming on Thursday, April 16th at the elementary.
- The kindergarten parent meeting was held last week and Round-up will be held next week.
- The next Athletic Boosters meeting will be Sunday, April 19th, and the boosters are looking for volunteers and new board members.
- Good luck to our jazz band and concert band next week at their festivals on Thursday and Friday.
- There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, April 27th.
- Bond update:
- Postcards will be mailed to community members this week
- Yard signs are being passed out and displayed
- Information will be shared on our website
- A community information meeting will be held on April 22nd at 6 pm in the library.
The board members commented on the following:
- Congratulations to Kristin Flick on her MASB award.
- Some board members were able to visit the elementary and enjoyed reading to students during March is Reading Month.
- Board members once again enjoyed the Superintendent Spotlight presentations.
- The board appreciates our ISD tech keeping the district informed of the Chromebook price increase so we were able to save funds on the purchase.
- Thank you to Supt. Bergstrom for holding the school of choice open house for prospective families last week, and for the Strategic Plan update.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
