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Board members and staff reviewed input gathered from current and former students and parents. Staff noted some strengths of the BMSC program (AP course access and strong instruction) but also said the district has expanded in-house AP offerings and that Edwardsburg students have performed strongly in AP classes offered by the high school.

Several board members expressed concern that the program could limit students' access to other high-school experiences and to the district's school culture because students leave campus for part of the day. Others emphasized the value of opportunities the center provides and urged caution before ending any relationship.

The board's working preference, as stated in the meeting, was to table the final decision for about one year, allow current eighth-graders to apply for the BMSC in the near term, and in the meantime collect more targeted feedback from students who left the program after initial years there. Board members suggested sending the program findings to the curriculum/strategic plan subcommittee for further study and to identify ways to add more 'hands-on' experiences in district classes.

Staff and board members also discussed staffing, the requirements to teach AP courses and whether the district currently has or could hire teachers to provide comparable in-house AP offerings. No formal final vote to end or continue the district's relationship with BMSC was taken; rather, the board agreed to further study, allow current cohorts to apply, and revisit the decision next year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education Meeting 3-24-25","oneSentenceSummary","Board members said they will table a decision on continuing or ending the district's relationship with the Berrien Math and Science Center for roughly one year, allow current eighth-graders to apply for the program, and gather more feedback from students who previously left the program to help inform any transition.","taxTitle","Edwardsburg Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38769,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625588,"District reports winter I-Ready assessment gains in reading and math, staff plans further analysis",653,492000,1145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d&start=492&end=1145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d/thumbnail_492000.jpg","/articles/6625588/Michigan/District-reports-winter-I-Ready-assessment-gains-in-reading-and-math-staff-plans-further-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625588-e2d2cad3091ddbb8e7d2efd58a322f8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773216364&Signature=c-FjbdGqTEPjikTUM6S-~LuZnUNJLzXbvJPX1F0znrgwJR~M9qRBmPxQsBJObC8lNLLChvGj9smFPNN0p5WkDlKgfVs32HU4CTUhm445~eSF~xaOh5bHF21fcl2roCer2R5tRhYhcCOrcHfrF-UYHxsP4AZNyLNzU-smA-KDUB9Aj73VXymSclG~4E~h4niYdqY9Lb776MrriNgFVzVOOQL8oL7JbXy6zwbXKF9ugoVkXWcmmGVsiXlPD0ij1WWmcha9BL1am~Pn0B~1oFnX1T0c3ECiOMnFLBvr4X9tEdj2iAmXi~FCbGNkXHaMKxVSqw5KpaIU~C1lZe8i1gqk8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented the board with the district's winter I-Ready assessment results, showing notable increases in the percentage of students scoring in the Tier 1 (proficient) band across multiple grade spans for both reading and math.

For reading, staff cited the primary (K'1) group moving from 19% proficient in fall to 51% in winter; Tier 2 decreased from 77% to 47% and Tier 3 (red) declined from 4% to 1%. At Eagle Lake (grades 2'3 in the packet), Tier 1 rose from 37% to 51%, and similar progress was reported across the intermediate and middle school bands. For middle school reading, tier-1 proficiency increased from 48% to 56% while Tier 3 decreased from 30% to 27%.

For math, staff reported primary Tier 1 moving from 13% proficient in fall to 38% in winter, with Tier 3 falling from 5% to 1%. Eagle Lake math Tier 1 rose from 23% to 44% and Tier 3 dropped from 26% to 11%. Intermediate and middle-school math showed comparable gains in Tier 1 and declines in Tier 3.

Staff emphasized these are interim checkpoint results (winter window) and that assessments are used with MTSS teams to target instruction. Board members asked for additional comparisons to state averages and asked about extending similar benchmark systems to the high school. Staff reported that the provider is piloting a high-school version of I-Ready and that district staff who attended a recent conference learned a high-school component is rolling out; the district did not pilot this year but will consider implementation next year. The superintendent noted upcoming SAT/PSAT/state testing that will be presented to the board after spring testing, with some data embargoed until fall.

Board members and staff agreed winter scores can cause anxiety because growth is often more visible at the end of the year; staff noted expected stretch growth over the year and cited Eagle Lake being recognized as a 'super stretch school' for high summer growth. Board members requested future breakdowns by subgroup (gender, socioeconomic status) and a comparison to state averages when available.","District staff presented winter I-Ready assessment results showing gains in Tier 1 proficiency across grade bands in reading and math; staff will continue to analyze subgroups and expects a high-school version of I-Ready to be rolled out next year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625593,"Board sets minimum tuition rate tied to state foundation allowance, keeps grandfathering for current tuition students",246,1543000,1789000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d&start=1543&end=1789","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d/thumbnail_1543000.jpg","/articles/6625593/Michigan/Board-sets-minimum-tuition-rate-tied-to-state-foundation-allowance-keeps-grandfathering-for-current-tuition-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625593-a1c69a8876cf03df44197fad0d6e8743/orig.mp4?Expires=1773216364&Signature=Ktdhvavav22VS1NOv2TFBpKddUSJhCue5SkHEXIB0DgW-Vlc9GQAOc1-5KU080FeqdJUQ05dEkcrlDWWh0IC23y3myALj8BjHkcF4mP5i9VYKgZ3G~Fvyn8Lp8PgCS8nw4FtuxFn4-St4TVvCCCOT48bqwyzh~ecqO4BbmtBbGqNutmBLwipDLiCWSonlb4aqYLqCuFoovuyTv4fNTdoqvfmnukmFtihD~yF7CARr748qd5OB1Hp3RccuyN7keUeSBC4sORQWTtg3BRGqR7DsK-33fz8TWk799CwrTI-t6QCfGoFwFrl3UH0h3iZCBfAin2dHfvrvWamFRqkyWqVPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edwardsburg board approved a tuition-rate recommendation that sets tuition at a minimum equal to the state's foundation allowance and preserves grandfathering arrangements for existing tuition categories, board members said.

Staff said the district will set the minimum tuition at no less than the state foundation allowance. For the current year that figure is $9,608 per pupil; staff noted the state's ongoing budget process could change the per-pupil number for next year and that the district cannot be certain of the final figure until the state budget is finalized. The presenter told the board there is a projection the foundation allowance could approach $10,000, but staff cautioned that other factors (categorical funding, retirement rates, etc.) could offset that apparent increase.

Board members asked whether current tuition arrangements would be grandfathered. Staff confirmed that existing grandfathered rates for categories such as staff-member children and pre-existing tuition contracts will remain in place; the new minimum would apply to incoming students after the new rate is set. The board approved the motion by roll-call (Tammy: yes; Nick: yes; Chelsea: yes; Kevin: yes; Madeline: yes; Board member (chair): yes).

Staff said they will apply the district's prior practice on grandfathering and will present final tuition amounts consistent with the state foundation allowance once the state budget is set.","The board approved a motion tying the district's out-of-district tuition minimum to the state foundation allowance (current year figure $9,608) and confirmed grandfathered rates for existing tuition arrangements; the board noted the state figure may change for next year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625598,"Board approves purchase of bus from Holland Bus Company",245,1383000,1628000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d&start=1383&end=1628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d/thumbnail_1383000.jpg","/articles/6625598/Michigan/Board-approves-purchase-of-bus-from-Holland-Bus-Company","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625598-d95a3827ce704c9757913c35fe0dd024/orig.mp4?Expires=1773216364&Signature=BqauPFwfvKnYfCPiXHXgwYDA~62-Ax5wLGOUUBXGm0tTAleVLVspU7vO~Pt1HMjg72MzyM2MGvfn4wW~I6aaYxL7-Pz1PGmBdKqaJS0qhldWV~8-kMTJ2W045RxRs0u8F1WFh3X6vGE-iIdf1Md4S4AkaSynKY5uHZ-qPvoXkX1p1vdo3VKzPQu25ZnNgjkQZqBl9AMsGUOVSABV8BqBXF7ENHfh6w8ZCOVOvdpSsJhvfeyBJFlWDQ2vft7iRF-GFL-GJt1prPkOTLOlrrTvuUP-unsz6GL9~V1Ib8aLUJuPo23EYDDTkDzgVUjyk7fJi8rdNWf-r69-Sp07jgLWww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edwardsburg Public Schools' board members approved the purchase of a replacement school bus from Holland Bus Company, the transportation supervisor told the board.

Staff said the purchase was included in a prior budget amendment and the district is adding a unit to the fleet to meet the district's vehicle replacement plan. The transportation subcommittee reviewed the fleet list and discussed the age and mileage of existing buses and possible alternate, smaller vehicles for athletic trips.

During discussion the presenter read the purchase price; the meeting transcript included an extra set of zeros that would have indicated an improbable $171,878,000 price. The presenter and the board made clear in discussion that the intended amount is $171,878 (one hundred seventy-one thousand, eight hundred seventy-eight dollars). Laughter followed and a board member commented, \"buses are expensive.\" The article reports the corrected dollar amount.

A board member moved to approve the purchase and the board adopted the motion by roll-call vote (Natalie: yes; Kevin: yes; Chelsea: yes; Nick: yes; Tammy: yes; Board member (chair): yes).

District staff said the new vehicle, if delivered on the expected timeline, could be in service as early as April. Staff will provide a fleet inventory and replacement schedule to the board, including how many buses remain in near-term replacement need.","The board approved the purchase of a replacement school bus from Holland Bus Company that the district had budgeted for in a prior amendment; the stated purchase price in the meeting transcript was corrected in the record to remove a transcription error.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625603,"Edwardsburg board approves bids for Eagle Lake, primary and intermediate renovations",317,1165000,1482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d&start=1165&end=1482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756671-8f5152f5db69d4d885563578e57e975d/thumbnail_1165000.jpg","/articles/6625603/Michigan/Edwardsburg-board-approves-bids-for-Eagle-Lake-primary-and-intermediate-renovations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625603-dd577e58d369abb612afa75b7c879c5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773216364&Signature=UUVp5YZesgnUGUh~Io2dQbHXup-q0GIZ3SxeR1NCXmqP0WnqX5eDMe~ofGMxF9Hl8wI96l1GcBhKbI4PbmrKTmLZ6UunRLu0I7hv2bmoByLk1sbwXlEQyVDHAf-Ctu1wzX5FP-ZB8ZYMX-mlXDxIn7h1NmSpS5L2KuqujJdvtWxDPpOBtvl8Te6KsDiJQw9rYuV5HOeSwh33S8QjJtYFhsnJbrpprsA-LYA8fV46qz~MZP1JTBG~r6Qrk1Pl4go~WUqWWvCV41RQYHM6N10bpVLFv-JnG4YLlHTICQt9XBb-7PKz22x6tl7Z38C3hVmLsGdyFQAwXQRFdS7ld4EBBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve construction bids for renovations at Eagle Lake Elementary and separate bids for the district's primary and intermediate buildings, board members said during their meeting.

The board was presented with details of the Eagle Lake scope, which includes full replacement of flooring, asbestos abatement, installation of a secure vestibule and renovations to student bathrooms. The primary and intermediate projects also will add secure vestibules and include limited asbestos abatement; the pickup/drop-off loop for those buildings was not part of the approvals and will return to the board later, the superintendent said.

Max, a representative from Skillman, told the board the recommended contractors have prior experience in the district and that the construction team felt confident in the bids received. School staff members Veil Enders and Chris Neff were thanked by the superintendent for extensive pre-bid work and review of the contractor submittals.

Board members moved and seconded the motions to approve the recommended bids. The board approved the Eagle Lake bid by roll-call vote (Tammy: yes; Natalie: yes; Kevin: yes; Chelsea: yes; Nick: yes; Board member (chair): yes). The board then approved the separate motion to accept the recommended bids for the primary and intermediate renovations (Nick: yes; Chelsea: yes; Kevin: yes; Board member (chair): yes; Tammy: yes; Natalie: yes).

Board discussion noted the timeline for work to take place over the summer so that Eagle Lake will be substantially renovated by next fall. The superintendent and Skillman said middle school and high school bids for later phases would be released soon and returned to the board for approval in April.

The board did not change the approved scope to add playground traffic/pick-up loop work; that element was explicitly excluded from the current motions and will be presented separately.

The board's approvals follow the bond referendum passed last May and are intended to begin implementing facility improvements outlined in that bond package.

About the approvals: the motions authorized staff to award contracts to the recommended bidders and start contract administration consistent with the district's procurement process. No legal or statutory citation was given during the presentation.

Looking ahead, the board will consider additional bids for middle and high school renovations at upcoming meetings and will return with procurement details for the pickup/drop-off loop and any related construction items not included in tonight's votes.","The Edwardsburg Public Schools board approved construction bids for renovations at Eagle Lake Elementary and the district's primary and intermediate buildings, covering flooring, asbestos removal, secure vestibules and bathroom work, after presentations from district staff and the district's construction representative.","actionData","errors"]

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