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Courtney and project manager Max (last names not provided in the record) reported the May 8 bid opening for the parent drop-off loop and named the lowest bidders and recommended contractors for portions of the work: Indiana Earth (site work), Michigan Paving (concrete/paving), C & E Excavating (excavation/site work) and Herman & Katz (electrical), according to board discussion. \"We're ready to go. All the contractors are ready to go,\" Max said.

Board members approved a motion to award the bids as recommended. The board then approved a consolidated set of reimbursables compiled from the bids; district staff said those are budget numbers and unused reimbursables will return to the district.

District staff described the project phasing: phase one (the site and parking additions that create a safer pickup area near the primary and intermediate buildings) is scheduled for work through the summer so it will be ready for fall. A second phase that would connect the new loop to U.S. 12 requires approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is planned for the fall if permitting and MDOT approval are obtained.

Board members asked for clarifying materials for future meetings, such as drawings with street names. The board approved the bid awards and reimbursables by voice vote.

What happens next: the district will proceed with summer work for phase one and pursue MDOT approval and scheduling for the fall phase-out connection to U.S. 12.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education Meeting 5-19-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education approved recommended contractors for the parent drop-off loop project and accepted related reimbursables tied to bond work.","taxTitle","Edwardsburg Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38769,"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},6547716,"Board endorses Heritage Southwest ISD 2025-26 budget; ISD superintendent outlines plan for countywide CTE center",269,1598000,1867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3389098-1aa22c207efa708a0c0007b76d6a64c2&start=1598&end=1867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3389098-1aa22c207efa708a0c0007b76d6a64c2/thumbnail_1598000.jpg","/articles/6547716/Michigan/Board-endorses-Heritage-Southwest-ISD-2025-26-budget-ISD-superintendent-outlines-plan-for-countywide-CTE-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547716-e1583d80c1964e9f5334220b8035e1a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949847&Signature=a5X2~mz8sxMX-VDphngQiBWa2e4YvKWBLQQDJSOwqPUIIrWG5ZKquhTwVFzGT4doVGsO~vmc4ObCkVeR9JzyXaPQYGWnHz9~SbzU2Z1tNWgSxujeU38yUrbuagJXSzmnGeIPu6JlVYWmNunqlitKjh1286oD3KAYZYUNmSAnY7ln51yPYiwz8r5jk0xrC3cneeFumFNVilkVPvyLYKEugeC4~D2gLMmJz06pnS0PDkHdOy3Q80KlAgv7dk5GPl3CMMJPNd2AGv8XTPS-KVXWM7zlYtQBRCi75N9OkA8H4LOjaml1bav53xVPZulsdGIo29yVZ86Wm3WlTli3dAjLHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution expressing support for the Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District\u0000(Heritage Southwest ISD) proposed 2025-26 budget after a presentation by Heritage Southwest ISD Superintendent Andy Hubbard.

Hubbard told the board the ISD budget covers preschool programming (GSRP), career and technical education, instructional services and countywide mental-health clinician positions that are not special education funded. He said the ISD's current-year numbers include one-time funds the ISD will not expect next year, including roughly $500,000 in CTE equipment funding, about $500,000 in Perkins CTE grants and about $300,000 tied to retirement payouts; the state also passed roughly $625,000 this year for a statewide social-emotional learning contract, he said. \"Those were all one-time funds that we paid out this year that we will not be paying out next year and we won't be receiving the money for that either,\" Hubbard said.

Hubbard described a separate, long-range effort to create a countywide CTE center. The ISD is prepared to lead site identification and building fundraising and, if the ISD secures funding for land and construction, later seek an operational millage to run the facility. \"An operational millage for CTE can, the maximum you can ask for is 1 mill county wide and for 20 years,\" Hubbard said. The ISD has hired an architectural firm to produce conceptual designs and a price tag, and a labor-market analysis by the Upjohn Institute helped the ISD identify an initial list of about eight programs to consider: software engineering; allied health (patient care, phlebotomy, pre-nursing); diesel and heavy-equipment technology; electrical technology (including pre-apprenticeship pathways); HVAC and refrigeration; plumbing; hospitality and culinary; and cosmetology. Hubbard said program lists will be revisited if the facility is constructed years from now.

Hubbard said a central location near Diamond Lake and the Smart Park area is preferred for equitable student access and reasonable transportation times. He added the ISD committee that developed the concept included about 40 people representing administrators, parents, teachers, board members and local business partners.

The board then heard a formal resolution citing section 6-24 of the Revised School Code and approved a motion to adopt a resolution expressing support for the ISD budget; the resolution directs the board secretary or designee to forward a certified copy to the ISD by June 1, 2025. The ISD center discussion was presented as informational and directional work by Hubbard; no formal district vote was recorded on building or millage campaigning during this meeting.

The board's adopted resolution was read into the record and carried on roll call. Board members directed the secretary to transmit the resolution to the ISD by the statutory deadline.

What\u0000happens next: Hubbard said the ISD will continue conceptual design work and fundraising; if funding for land and building is secured, the ISD would return to local districts before seeking a countywide operational millage.","Edwardsburg Public Schools board voted to adopt a resolution expressing support for the Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District\u0000(Heritage Southwest ISD) proposed 2025-26 budget after Superintendent Andy Hubbard presented the budget and a preliminary plan to develop a countywide career and technical education (CTE) center.",{"_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},6547702,"Votes at a glance: agenda change, consent agenda, ISD budget support, ISD representative designation, bond bids, reimbursables, hire approved",2029,144000,2173000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3389098-1aa22c207efa708a0c0007b76d6a64c2&start=144&end=2173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3389098-1aa22c207efa708a0c0007b76d6a64c2/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6547702/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-agenda-change-consent-agenda-ISD-budget-support-ISD-representative-designation-bond-bids-reimbursables-hire-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547702-5a8592eeb1de9c463d55a3a65e7c7c8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949847&Signature=kWLusCnl5g5-MEtsTGhT4Oxr~OZDTTjB1bBXFZu8KE5UFSCJA0dqwdOhbxeUX92UHwhLwSY3~LaQRViXkYN7XL6OvHaLFRg~8WinzWGEVz5OQo~JvpAsaYPCzc4wcHmaiXohgsjFPNpytdxmwiKJPAiBokil37sNm5-KqNxhfykgpJ~axj64j2tgzgqUfgpT2VeMStlqRVwPLHKXzWUf7eo1SV6AyZhDSdF9pO4cfoq0T-rW8dtAuZrPqy~y6VUBFA-WbOx517oxW3uk5ZjH45Uzi2Ftpfom~A8PVCarlUgV7Lt0~YloulIQCEtXgWRXrZoPv03lj1GMr6~I5J71XQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","This meeting produced several formal actions. The board used roll calls or voice votes as recorded in the meeting transcript; specific tally counts were not read for every motion. Items and outcomes listed below are drawn from meeting records.

- Amended agenda: The board moved to remove a scheduled closed session and move it to June 10. Motion approved by voice vote (aye recorded). (Transcript timecode: 00:02:24\u0000\u0000\u0000to 00:03:00.)

- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, invoices, MHSAA renewal, overnight athletic approvals and Neola policy updates (second readings and first-read items listed). Motion carried by voice vote. (Transcript timecode: 00:02:56\u0000\u0000\u0000to 00:04:28.)

- Heritage Southwest ISD 2025-26 budget resolution: The board adopted a resolution expressing support for the ISD-proposed 2025-26 budget, citing the Revised School Code (section 6-24). The resolution directs the board secretary or designee to forward a certified copy to the ISD by June 1, 2025. The resolution was carried by roll call; board members present voted in favor. (Transcript timecode: 00:59:05\u0000\u0000\u0000to 01:03:13.)

- Designation of district ISD electoral-body representative: The board designated Natalie Frenz as the district representative to the Heritage Southwest ISD electoral body and named Nick Yoder as alternate. The resolution directed the representative to cast the board's first-ballot votes for Frank Ross and Jerry Garber. The board approved the resolution by roll call. (Transcript timecode: 01:08:37\u0000\u0000\u0000to 01:10:20.)

- Bond bid awards (parent drop-off loop): The board approved awarding the recommended contractors for the parent drop-off loop and related site work; staff named Indiana Earth, Michigan Paving, C & E Excavating and Herman & Katz during the bid summary. Motion to award bids carried by voice vote. (Transcript timecode: 01:19:55\u0000\u0000\u0000to 01:24:45.)

- Bond reimbursables: The board approved a consolidated set of reimbursables tied to the bond contracts; district staff said these are budget numbers and unused amounts will return to the district. Motion carried by voice vote. (Transcript timecode: 01:22:00\u0000\u0000\u0000to 01:24:15.)

- Personnel: The board approved hiring Riley Norton as recommended for the Edwardsburg Middle School social studies position. Motion carried by voice vote. (Transcript timecode: 01:07:39\u0000\u0000\u0000to 01:09:09.)

Several other reports and discussions took place (district highlights, superintendent goals, policy subcommittee reports) that did not require formal board votes during this meeting.

Provenance: each line above maps to the meeting transcript where the motion was made, read or voted on.","The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education recorded votes on an amended agenda, the consent agenda, a resolution supporting the Heritage Southwest ISD 2025-26 budget, the district's ISD electoral-body representative, bid awards for the parent drop-off loop and related reimbursables, and the hire of Riley Norton.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6547707,"Superintendent outlines strategic-plan progress: mentorship, curriculum review, safety drills and facilities work",1371,2778000,4149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3389098-1aa22c207efa708a0c0007b76d6a64c2&start=2778&end=4149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3389098-1aa22c207efa708a0c0007b76d6a64c2/thumbnail_2778000.jpg","/articles/6547707/Michigan/Superintendent-outlines-strategic-plan-progress-mentorship-curriculum-review-safety-drills-and-facilities-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547707-b3e3788513673da4d5f82ebd9ee288ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775949847&Signature=SK6w6GRqnyy2aYIYmcsukdY5-Wl7pmHd5iO68lelRV8o2XD2sqJc1zzLItZ-WEZQaCVCNbNJOCTaKfoWZ0IuhjnnIqigHoxGXaFO7vP8PU4dBe8cF2fpHpb~FyZIhEwdlsLKQzGDFDnd2176b15kJFplBwSmedl8QUJfVsUZES80ssDq~z1t959ZApGNovpa-J38AjaTeNPHkn--DjKIPLPOdXFCP-SVnC7tcGz9H0UzIG9Ov6srLAedYHAeO9QRfKynxw7RjHOTtbUlCYijhY-M2Bz~3V9Mx7j-8UpnEO9HirjiOsc7PL1jO1j9mBX~yany-Cprwb3nPqyK97e55g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Suchus presented an update on district goals tied to the board-adopted strategic plan, describing work across teaching, learning and programming; communication and community; and facilities and funding.

Key accomplishments described included a district mentorship program with a draft handbook to support new teachers, a move to a new applicant-tracking system (from Frontline to Red Rover via the ISD), and use of alternative pathways to fill positions. Suchus credited staff partnerships and noted three district employees participating in a talent-to-teacher program.

On curriculum and instruction, the district completed a public hearing on the sex-education curriculum and continued a social-studies review cycle. Suchus said the district will return with non-embargoed state assessment scores in the fall and that the assistant superintendent will continue board reporting on proficiency.

Safety and emergency planning received attention: administrators completed a tabletop exercise for threat-assessment teams, and multiple district leaders completed FEMA incident-command training. Suchus said outside safety assessments were completed for buildings and that the district is preparing layered professional development next year focused on the emergency operations plan, with plans to coordinate live drills with local fire and police.

On facilities and bond work, Suchus described ongoing bond oversight and an upcoming bond tab on the district website to increase transparency. She also noted a state facilities assessment and recovery work after a recent tornado slowed but did not stop facilities planning.

Other operational notes included in-house water-testing certification completed by staff member Jeff Withers, which the superintendent said will reduce contracted testing costs.

No formal board action was required for the update; the board received the superintendent's report and asked clarifying questions about evaluation rubrics and data sources. \"It was really great to see... all three different teams arrived at the same conclusion of what level the threat was,\" Suchus said of the threat-assessment tabletop exercise.

What happens next: the district will finalize the mentorship handbook, continue curriculum review cycles, roll out communication and rebranding work, and continue bond oversight and construction communication.","Edwardsburg Public Schools Superintendent (Dr.) Suchus presented a district update on strategic-plan goals including teacher mentorship, curriculum reviews (social studies and sex-education updates), staff recruitment and retention, safety and emergency planning, cybersecurity, and facilities and bond implementation work.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves bids for parent drop-off loop; phase one scheduled for summer, connection to US 12 dependent on MDOT approval

Board endorses Heritage Southwest ISD 2025-26 budget; ISD superintendent outlines plan for countywide CTE center

Votes at a glance: agenda change, consent agenda, ISD budget support, ISD representative designation, bond bids, reimbursables, hire approved

Superintendent outlines strategic-plan progress: mentorship, curriculum review, safety drills and facilities work