

The Insider
an inside look at the work of the Board of Education

Board of Education Meeting, May 8, 2023
ACTION ITEMS
- Approved acceptance of $100,000 grant to Wired Cats Robotics, from Pfizer
- Approved Spanish curriculum purchases per curriculum review cycle/team
- Approved 23-24 VBISD Budget (annual occurrence)
- Approved employment of Kris Simms, High School Principal, who was joined by is wife, children, and brother-in-law to celebrate. Welcome Mr. Simms!
PRESENTATIONS
- PALS Program, High School - Ms. Flachier and several seniors presented on the PALS program and independent work. Seniors: Abby Johnson, Brian Weaver, Abigayl Minger, Katie Blomeke, and Aiden Owsley.
- Financial Stewardship - CFO Stermer updated the board on state budget talks.
- Curriculum & Instruction - Asst. Supt. Larner updated the board on District School Improvement Team initiatives, state testing, Pan-o-rama year-end survey, and the exemplary work on building school improvement plans.
- Site Planning Committee - The first Community Forum is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria. All are welcome.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Potpourri
- Educator Appreciation Week Comments
- Discussed No Limits Basketball - final game May 11, 6 p.m.
- Updated board on several events in the month of May, including Commencement on May 24
OTHER ITEMS
Closed Session
- Teacher Contract Negotiations
Public Comment
- One public comment
COMMUNICATIONS
UPCOMING
June 26, 2023 Board Meeting
- True Blue Awards
- Budget Hearing, 6:30 p.m.
- Regular Session, 6:45 p.m.
Event Information
Next Board Meeting - Central Office Board Room
When?
Monday, Jun 26, 2023, 06:30 PM
Where?
56720 Murray Street, Mattawan, MI, USA
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