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The board approved minutes from three prior meetings: the special meeting of Feb. 26, 2025; the special meeting closed session of Feb. 26, 2025; and the regular meeting of Feb. 26, 2025. Each set of minutes was moved, seconded and approved with no recorded dissent. The votes were announced as \"motion carries 7-0.\"

The board also moved to approve bills and reimbursement of expenses. That motion was moved by student board member Haika and supported by board member Burdett. Board member Ryan Farrell and board member Syslo asked questions about P-card transactions and certain checks; Krista Hendricks (district finance staff) answered those questions to the board's satisfaction. The bills and reimbursements motion was approved 7-0.

Recorded roll-call for routine votes generally shows board members Pryor, Syslo, Burdett, Farrow, Gutierrez, Haika and Marais voting yes. The board did not take substantive policy action under these routine agenda items.

Summary of routine votes at a glance:
• Approve minutes — Special meeting (02/26/2025): moved by Farrow; second by Gutierrez; outcome: approved 7-0.
• Approve minutes — Special meeting closed session (02/26/2025): moved by Burdett; second by Gutierrez; outcome: approved 7-0.
• Approve minutes — Regular meeting (02/26/2025): moved by Pryor; second by Gutierrez; outcome: approved 7-0.
• Approve bills and reimbursement of expenses: moved by Haika; second by Burdett; staff (Krista Hendricks) answered questions about P-card charges; outcome: approved 7-0.

These items were considered routine and do not change district policy or budget authorization beyond the standard approval of previously incurred expenditures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milan Area Schools Board of Education Meeting March 12th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Milan Area Schools Board unanimously approved multiple sets of meeting minutes, bills and reimbursements during routine business on March 12, 2025. Votes were recorded as 7-0 on each item.","taxTitle","Milan Area Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38834,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636817,"Board approves purchase of 71-passenger bus after staff cites driver safety and accessibility features",140,400000,540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2603188-a8042e75166f0f4d6b919fde9d13c07f&start=400&end=540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2603188-a8042e75166f0f4d6b919fde9d13c07f/thumbnail_400000.jpg","/articles/6636817/Michigan/Board-approves-purchase-of-71-passenger-bus-after-staff-cites-driver-safety-and-accessibility-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636817-f8ee676ad70f3e1ba62dc76556fe1e82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194461&Signature=VPygVbW8z7wyJQEhOqdkkJzI3af9f~2ulgPACY8IKhpROQuEanjROCjWhuLN4gcd0kbgxhYkLu6aP9Rj-TCqztW4StCPCiRlPTMHTp8WjVBhyz2wN3pLqHCgjC5MgHEt3T6yOmoo7ieqFX-6jZVchz-TFRq~jFqi7nBqZyz4exZdvEUbuOmDNJ~hqRH03qpVgm2JAPdWQsKdMxNU19zHrT5BgFmK-b~j1YfaWdLR3RpFziUEkTkYHwCavU-C3N979mv6DUzLgfxgF1lHj9r2Tz0JPLJdgGVo-mRrmwD-61vWiITfRZAbWpbCNxezm9X4c8vdiT7LZ7KnGQBTloR9lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milan Area Schools Board approved the purchase of a 71-passenger bus from Midwest Transit Equipment as detailed in the meeting attachment, voting unanimously 7-0 at the March 12, 2025 meeting.

District staff told the board the purchase is part of the district's regular bus replacement cycle; prices have risen because of updated factory standards. The staff presentation noted that the bus being recommended costs roughly $149,000 and was procured through a Michigan bid process. The district is recommending a model that costs about $4,000 more than the least expensive option because it includes a knob-activated emergency (parking) brake rather than a lever or foot-actuated mechanism.

A staff member explained the safety and ergonomic reasoning: drivers engage the parking brake every time they stop to pick up a student, often many times per day, and a foot- or arm-lever design increases repetitive strain for some drivers. \"If you think about setting your parking brake 80, 90, a hundred times a day, it starts to put stress on your joints,\" the presenter said, noting several drivers had requested an easier mechanism.

Board members asked about funding. A board member asked whether the purchase would be charged to the sinking fund; staff said the bus is not in this year's budget and funding will depend on the district's available sinking fund balance when the vehicle is delivered. Staff said buses are normally delivered in July but that this order could be delayed until November, making it possible the district could use sinking fund dollars if available at that time. No delivery date was guaranteed.

The motion to approve the purchase was made by board member Farrow and supported by student board member Haika. The recorded vote was unanimous in favor: Pryor — yes; Syslo — yes; Burdett — yes; Farrow — yes; Gutierrez — yes; Haika — yes; Marais — yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Details of the purchase are in the board packet attachment A; the board did not approve specific financing terms at the meeting.","Milan Area Schools voted 7-0 to buy a 71-passenger bus from Midwest Transit Equipment for about $149,000, selecting a model with a knob-activated emergency brake to reduce repetitive strain for drivers. Delivery is expected next school year and funding may come from sinking funds depending on timing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6636823,"Milan Area Schools board authorizes personnel committee to negotiate with assistant superintendent Ryan McMahon for superintendent role",4064,648000,4712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2603188-a8042e75166f0f4d6b919fde9d13c07f&start=648&end=4712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2603188-a8042e75166f0f4d6b919fde9d13c07f/thumbnail_648000.jpg","/articles/6636823/Michigan/Milan-Area-Schools-board-authorizes-personnel-committee-to-negotiate-with-assistant-superintendent-Ryan-McMahon-for-superintendent-role","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6636823-f9c46bf9a2539582d54b140b102580c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194461&Signature=bpgf3kDtKHiJJxIH-sl~x8VHw0kWVysChRMIQW8oT696w9vi5Rnx~y7gmNrTZGo-cRNkawBW9kGatrRE6Bcsg4jhg0yT4iLsdy0~lDY6J6wGIvcZsD8AzCFWyAY4oyBlQFapKIvFLXhko7ecBesJgE45DARBkIPMgzIP2BjFysNlnoFr-shlnjpfoTwFmEDBDa-ZfMJ-MPdbkAM-qHCUJoHqKczURqdn7wQqcozztX8OOE9Q65lEcJGpNbvSzpo0clI3Pw2awhY3JSdhdCqob12FiLooGFZ3sNRoKjCjxX5yjZELNViQygrWFol0F~RVxOnF~l9BYd2~3maEt56piQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its March 12, 2025 regular meeting, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education authorized the personnel and leadership committee to enter negotiations with Assistant Superintendent Ryan McMahon to become the district's next superintendent, subject to a contract approved by the full board.

The vote followed a presentation by McMahon and a question-and-answer session with board members and community representatives. The motion, made by board member Ryan Farrell, was stated on the record as: \"to authorize the personnel and leadership committee to enter into negotiations with Ryan McMahon to become the next superintendent of Milan Area Schools, subject to an employment contract approved by the Board of Education.\" The motion passed 7-0.

McMahon, who has served nine years as the district's assistant superintendent and 15 years in Milan schools overall, outlined his priorities and leadership philosophy during the discussion. He said his work would put \"students first,\" and stressed relationship-driven leadership and clear communication. \"Simplify, clarify, and communicate,\" he told the board. He also said \"details matter,\" describing a focus on operational follow-through and districtwide alignment.

In prepared remarks and follow-up answers, McMahon described initiatives he would pursue if hired: boosting student voice via a superintendent-level student leadership council and building direct principal-student engagement; expanding social media and marketing tied to student involvement; convening an AI task force to pilot classroom tools; pursuing \"birth-to-school\" outreach to connect families with young children to district resources; and work on a K–12 disciplinary-literacy instructional framework. He also described ongoing work to formalize the district's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), maintain programs such as Be Nice and the DESA social-emotional screener, and continue leveraging grants and sinking fund planning.

Board members asked about budget pressures and near-term changes for schools. In response to a question about likely changes coming to the district, McMahon pointed to potential cuts to federal funding and the need to be prepared to respond. \"Cutting funding, specifically federal funding, impacts the kids that need it the most,\" he said, noting district efforts to use at-risk funds for direct student services.

Board members who spoke during discussion praised McMahon's presentation and local ties. Several members referenced community input gathered through the personnel committee's outreach, Big Red Board Chats and a community survey; board member Gutierrez said community feedback matched the candidate's priorities. After the vote to authorize negotiations, multiple board members offered public support and thanked McMahon and staff for the process.

The personnel and leadership committee will conduct contract negotiations and return any recommended employment agreement to the full board for approval. No contract terms were reported at the meeting.

Votes at the meeting on this item were recorded as: Pryor — yes; Syslo — yes; Burdett — yes; Farrow — yes; Gutierrez — yes; Haika (student board rep) — yes; Marais — yes. Motion carried 7-0.

The board also discussed next steps in the superintendent search timeline and reiterated that no final selection had been made prior to the authorization to negotiate.","After a 90-minute presentation and extended Q&A, the Milan Area Schools Board voted 7-0 to authorize its personnel and leadership committee to enter negotiations with Assistant Superintendent Ryan McMahon for the superintendent position, subject to a final contract approved by the board.","actionData","errors"]

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