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Treasurer Stewart moved and Trustee Mauer seconded motion 100 to approve the budget amendment; the motion passed by voice vote.

District finance staff summarized key changes. Major takeaways cited during the presentation included:
- The district’s earlier budget had projected a roughly $4.3 million general-fund deficit; the amended budget reduces that projected deficit to about $2.4 million.
- Federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds have provided significant one-time revenue in prior years; the presenter reported roughly $12.2 million in ESSER funds spread over four years and noted those funds largely phase out next fiscal year.
- State-level changes affected the foundation allowance; the state held the foundation flat rather than increasing it, so the district adjusted assumptions accordingly.
- Enrollment changes produced a net increase in student count relative to the original budget: the district reported an increase of about 38 students compared with the prior year and 91 more students than originally budgeted.
- Some expenditures were adjusted downward where state pass-through items changed (for example, UAL/pension pass-through items) and upward where one-time or categorical grants increased (for example mental-health supports under grant 31AAA), utilities forecasts were raised, and textbook purchases were reflected in capital/supplies.

The finance presentation included itemized lines and charts showing revenues, categorical grants, ESSER expenditures (noting most ESSER spending was for wages, benefits and purchased services), and a multi-year comparison of audited actuals and budget projections. Staff said another amendment will follow in June as state budget details and final enrollment figures become firmer.

Board members thanked finance staff for the detailed presentation and emphasized the district’s priority of keeping the largest share of funding directed to student instruction (staff noted about 74% of the budget supports instruction-related salaries and benefits).

The board approved the April amendment; staff will publish the amended budget on the district’s transparency site and return with the final amendment in June if further adjustments are needed.

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Treasurer Stewart presented motion 99 asking the board to approve the proposed sinking fund millage language for the August election; Dr. Campbell Voigtel seconded. The board then heard a summary from district staff explaining the sinking fund’s purpose and typical uses.

Devin (district operations/finance presenter) described the sinking fund as a renewal (not a new levy) used primarily for building infrastructure repairs, technology upgrades and to cover gaps when bond projects go over budget. Examples offered during the discussion included funding for new roofs, boilers and large equipment such as walk-in freezers, and using the sinking fund to avoid drawing on the general fund for such capital expenses.

During the roll call vote the board recorded unanimous support. The recorded roll call in the meeting transcript indicated the following votes: Secretary Meyer — yes; Trustee Frasier — yes; Trustee Mabry — yes; Trustee Maurer — yes; President McIntyre — yes; Vice President Campbell Voigtel — yes; Treasurer Stewart — yes.

Board members described the sinking fund as a critical tool for maintaining facilities without redirecting operating dollars for instruction, and thanked district operations staff for preparing ballot language on an accelerated timeline.

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Secretary Meyer presented motion 98 to place the policies on first reading and Trustee Frasier supported the motion; the first reading passed without recorded opposition.

Policy changes explained during the presentation included:
- Firearms and other weapons (policy 1102): an update required by recent state legislation that directs districts to distribute safe-storage information developed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as part of annual family notifications.
- Curricular animals (policy 2157): a new board-level policy to formalize both third-party therapy animals that visit on a limited basis and a district program to add up to four employee-owned therapy dogs. Under the plan described to the board, those dogs would be purchased through district processes, trained through an approved therapy-dog program, and assigned to counseling centers at the high school, both middle schools and to a reset space at Cook School. The policy will be followed by an administrative therapy-dog manual that specifies credentialing, health requirements and handlers’ responsibilities.
- Safety, security, school crisis team, standardized response terminology and threat evaluation (policy 3008): updates to incorporate statewide standardized response terminology recently approved by the governor and to codify a threat assessment and suicide intervention team as required by legislative changes.
- Earned sick time (policy 4123): revisions to align district practice with the ballot-approved Earned Sick Time Act and to update administrative procedures for earned leave.
- Personal communications devices (policy 4000-series): a new employee-facing policy clarifying acceptable use of personal devices on school property, linking device access to vetted district technology systems and reiterating requirements tied to FERPA/HIPAA protections.

Board questions focused on the curricular animals policy’s distinctions between third‑party therapy-animal visits and an expanded program of employee-owned therapy dogs; the presenter said the draft policy now separates those models and outlines responsibilities, training and health certification standards to ensure consistent operation. Board members also asked about coordination with first responders and school emergency plans, which the safety-policy updates are intended to streamline through statewide standardized terminology.

Because this was a first reading, the board did not adopt final administrative procedures; staff said an administrative manual and operational guidance will follow.

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At the center of the presentation were student-led demonstrations of BLAST (Building Leadership and Synergizing Together), a regular school meeting in which students review the district's leadership habits and practice “think win-win” strategies. Students Matthew and Jake described BLAST and led a segment in which peers Brynn, Lila and Everly explained examples of cooperation used at school.

The visit included three breakout demonstrations: Young Fives learning-through-play classrooms, second-grade ‘‘soft starts’’ that give students an active, low-pressure way to begin the day, and a ‘‘Girls Who Math’’ small-group session for fifth graders. Board members praised the programs for building confidence, curiosity and perseverance; one trustee noted she observed students adapting, testing and revising projects in the Young Fives room, and singled out the math club for fostering self-advocacy and growth mindset.

Staff and volunteers also highlighted practical outcomes. Principal Amy Terry said Ridgewood uses BLAST to reinforce leadership skills across grades and that the Young Fives program gives children extra readiness support before kindergarten. Teachers and school staff described soft-start activities that encourage collaboration and perseverance, such as cooperative puzzles and timed challenges that students repeat to improve.

The board used the school visit to present several ABCD awards recognizing Ridgewood staff. Nominations read at the meeting identified specific acts of care and classroom practice: Ms. Barron was praised for using prep time to support an injured child; Debbie Lalonde was lauded for accommodating a kindergartner returning to class after a broken leg; Deborah Rivera was commended for office support and follow-up; Tanya Nevalos received multiple parent and colleague nominations for daily leadership and support; Olivia Gianpaola and Kim Gull were recognized for teacher effectiveness and Young Fives leadership; and Devon Madigan was honored for responsiveness and compassion.

Superintendent Dr. Weber and board members said the Young Fives program has shown early success and cited parent feedback describing marked improvement in children’s readiness and comfort with school routines. Board members and district staff noted that student engagement in math, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving was visible across the visit.

The board discussion included brief Q&A with participating students and staff about program frequency, group composition and how lessons from BLAST and soft starts translate to classroom routines. Teachers said BLAST groups generally keep the same students across sessions and that soft-start activities are chosen to align with one of the eight leadership habits for repeat practice.

Looking ahead, the board and administration described plans to continue supporting Young Fives and to consider expanding small-group opportunities such as Girls Who Math in response to growing interest.

Visitors were invited to complete a school survey to provide feedback on the visit and programming.

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