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. Amber Bushinski, who will be teaching technology/story time at the elementary next year, presented her vision/plans for creating a “Dynamic Library” in the elementary. She is looking forward to transforming some of the current library space into a technology hub, integrating tools like makerspaces to combine reading and technology.
The school year calendar for 2026-27 was approved by the board. The county wide calendar sets the first and last day of school as well as holiday breaks and professional development days. Our district’s calendar committee also sets dates for student orientations, grading periods, parent/teacher conferences, etc.
Because the 2026 School Building and Site Bond proposal was approved by voters in the recent May election, the board approved the Authorizing Resolution to proceed with the proposal from Stifel, Nicolaus & Company to act as underwriter for the issuance and sale of the bonds.
The Jackson County Intermediate School District preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year was presented to the board. The board supported the Resolution in Approval for the budget.
The retirement of Mrs. Laura Twichell, effective September 30, 2026, was accepted with deep regret.
The board approved the hirings of three new teachers for the 2026-27 school year:
Ms. Rachel Bullock – 6th grade English
Ms. Erin Pilbeam – High School Life Science
Mr. Nicholas Dent – High School Spanish
Superintendent Bergstrom reported to the board members on the following:
- We are very grateful to the community for supporting the bond proposal and are excited to get the ball rolling on our projects.
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation was last week, and everyone enjoyed treats from the PTA and administration each day. Thank you to all of our dedicated teachers and staff for all that they do to make H-H a very special place.
- This is a very busy time of year:
- Prom was last weekend at 49 South
- Spring sports continue, with many makeup games due to weather
- H-H will be hosting Baseball District and Softball Regional games
- The 7th grade Mackinac trip will be this week
- Seniors’ last day is Tuesday
- The high school band and choir concert will be May 14th at Spring Arbor University
- Baccalaureate will be May 17th at Hillside UMC
- The middle school band and choir concert will be May 17th at Spring Arbor University
- Senior dinner will be at Heritage Park
- Senior Honors Night will take place on May 21st
- Graduation at the Potter Center will be on May 22nd
- Virtual students’ graduation will be on May 28th
- Underclassmen awards on May 29th
- Spring sports banquet will be on June 1st
- 5th grade celebration will be on June 2nd
- Last day of school is a half day on June 4th
The board members commented on the following:
- Thank you to Mrs. Bushinski for her presentation on implementing the “Dynamic Library” for elementary students. The board is excited for this project.
- Anyone interested in running for school board would have to file by July 21st.
- Welcome and best of luck to our new teachers.
- The board truly appreciates H-H staff.
- Thank you to Supt. Bergstrom for putting in so much effort on the publishing of information and passing of the bond proposal.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
