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Votes on the rating were: yes — Trustee Coleman, Trustee Shaw, Trustee Campbell and Board President Megan Glaback; no — Trustee Scott, Trustee Gogolevski and Trustee Keller. The board chair instructed that closed‑session notes and the scoring overview be provided to relevant parties as allowed under open‑meeting rules and district procedures.

One trustee stated on the record in open session that he believed the evaluation process relied on consensus in prior guidance and raised concern that the board’s action was decided by a majority rather than a broader consensus. The board chair and the facilitator noted that the administration will supply the evaluation summary and suggested the board use the district strategic plan and MyGov (the district’s improvement planning documents) to align next‑year goals with the superintendent’s evaluation expectations.

The board also asked the superintendent and staff to receive a written copy of the evaluation and for the Board Office to track follow‑up steps and timelines for goals adopted for the coming year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HCS Board Meeting - 06/16/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After entering closed session to discuss the superintendent evaluation, the Hartland board returned to open session and voted 4–3 to rate Superintendent Hughes \"effective.\" One trustee raised concerns about whether the board achieved consensus as the evaluation tool anticipates.","taxTitle","Hartland Consolidated Schools, School Boards, Michigan","taxId",38686,"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},6515789,"Votes at a glance: Hartland Board approves budget, labor contract and sheriff patrol extension; several motions fail",1595,7555000,9150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75&start=7555&end=9150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75/thumbnail_7555000.jpg","/articles/6515789/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-Hartland-Board-approves-budget-labor-contract-and-sheriff-patrol-extension-several-motions-fail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515789-30910d4766f79a7550958b4e499145c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175873&Signature=E-icnH3ZSEC76Q8ZJKiC1rrWZrkGwYKHqwJo5uugKZWWc2tIVpP~TD12RVwzfExKYvwpfBPyIlN93JVu5tuLm~hRZeRaI8ooCKQ4Mt0~vU5riN6pSQAkaE0KQUg6cwiR9jog7kGUQjgx7f8NCrb9hC2P1CUVweAfrlJ0SB9QipxI5blevBLx-XHl4tQRX0wcWkg694yl4BzmZijcrzmQzpOo1BltzNU~JrdN8o2dwTTRwotsnzcpwoakqQZ2GY89UVgi7Y~X10TQyIsSO8q6E56Yr7WYn5-5hHI8vIs6fzU1Ilk1VUgQYMSgBLY8qc4gpXcNTJgbDtLbVCOlTzRuyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 16 Hartland Consolidated Schools Board meeting trustees recorded multiple formal actions. Key outcomes:

- Livingston County Sheriff Road Patrol extension (Item 2b): Approved (4–3). Yes votes: Trustee Coleman, Trustee Shaw, Trustee Campbell, Board President Megan Glaback. No votes: Trustee Scott, Trustee Gogolevski, Trustee Keller. The board debated multiple amendments (including a proposed reduction of the district’s contribution to 5 percent) and a motion to postpone to August; those amendments failed before the final adoption.

- HEA updated contract (Item 2c): Approved unanimously. Motion by Trustee Coleman, supported by Trustee Shaw; roll call recorded all trustees voting yes.

- 2024–25 budget amendments (Item 2d): Approved unanimously. Motion by Trustee Shaw, supported by Trustee Coleman; roll call recorded unanimous approval.

- FY 2025–26 General Appropriations Act Resolution (Item 2e): Approved unanimously. Motion by Trustee Coleman, supported by Trustee Shaw; roll call recorded unanimous approval.

- Parent/Student handbooks (Item 2a): Approved as presented (roll call recorded affirmative votes).

- Other routine motions including agenda and consent agenda were approved earlier in the meeting.

- Closed session: Board entered closed session under MCL 15.268(8)(a) to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation; in open session trustees rated Superintendent Hughes “effective” in a 4–3 vote (Yes: Trustee Coleman, Trustee Shaw, Trustee Campbell, President Glaback; No: Trustee Scott, Trustee Gogolevski, Trustee Keller).

Below are the recorded formal motions and vote records reflected in the meeting minutes.","The Hartland Consolidated Schools Board approved 2024–25 budget amendments, the FY 2025–26 General Appropriations resolution, an updated HEA labor contract and a Livingston County Sheriff Road Patrol extension with a 4–3 vote; other proposed amendments and postponements failed.",{"_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},6515794,"Hartland CFO: district fund balance robust now but one‑time state dollars complicate planning; meal pricing may change",436,5163000,5599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75&start=5163&end=5599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75/thumbnail_5163000.jpg","/articles/6515794/Michigan/Hartland-CFO-district-fund-balance-robust-now-but-onetime-state-dollars-complicate-planning-meal-pricing-may-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515794-6b44f659199fff574c0f6fedc066f3b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175873&Signature=EoM~fglrMlldh2IXL~g6N~-xrjBCWU7UoWaHQ-JZ4cOyGRD1dtOrUexbr3HI4YuF8zbDK7joP~jnEZGNHGACmUP~dCydvfIf3e-bbwrZK3ougLfmdtyWkeRvoOYZXEyFq17i4lvPsyv2KZtkqjHR-QBx-r8ZSCck9kmdVm8M2g2g1FGa7q6O-8-HAs2tDiwjoRjTz69YgFYhXpBEF1KXm1wy4xLkDoGCGpv7Yk1ndavW6GfW4Ynzl2SIuSBBUrCtPA60WZFDLWEhiK5pA45xt3JbWZweiSqKvDSjLgRc6BL3FSuWiTrhbUV-Buh-62G74wu~8fCfITnUWjJgsTMakA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rachel (chief financial officer) presented the district’s budget picture on June 16 and told the board the general fund ended fiscal 2024–25 with a healthy fund balance (projected about 29 percent of expenditures) largely because of one‑time state and federal dollars in recent years.

Rachel said the district is projecting a roughly $3.5 million revenue decrease in 2025–26 if one‑time categorical funds are not renewed by the state. Because about 80 percent of the district’s revenue comes from the state, the district must adopt a preliminary budget by July 1 and will amend it once the state budget is finalized.

She walked the board through expenditure categories, noting instruction is the largest spend and that about 79 percent of general fund expenditures are salaries and benefits. Rachel presented scenario projections that show fund balance declining over several years if one‑time revenues do not continue, and she told trustees the district is monitoring the situation to allow time for programmatic adjustments if needed.

Rachel also warned the board that the state’s temporary program that paid for free breakfast and lunch for all students may end; if Michigan does not renew the universal free meals program the district will need to set prices for paid meals. She said prior to pandemic-era programs high‑school lunches were about $3–4 and estimated an increase of roughly $0.50–$0.75 is possible based on preliminary modeling; final figures depend on federal/state reimbursement guidance that had not been released.

On preschool, the administration said it will expand an LESA‑run universal preschool program at the district’s 51 building; LESA will serve as the fiduciary and employ staff to avoid intra‑district wage competition while expanding slots. Board members asked about staff transition details and were told administrators are working through personnel and longevity questions with LESA.

Rachel advised the board that, given the state budget uncertainty, the administration will bring budget amendments to the board once the state budget is finalized and recommended keeping the district’s projected fund balance as a buffer while planning possible adjustments.","Chief financial officer Rachel presented the 2025–26 initial budget and warned that about $3.5 million of last year’s revenue came from one‑time categorical sources; if the state does not continue free-meal funding the district will likely need to raise paid meal prices.",{"_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},6515799,"Consultant presents five‑year strategic plan draft; board to vote later",938,2698000,3636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75&start=2698&end=3636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75/thumbnail_2698000.jpg","/articles/6515799/Michigan/Consultant-presents-fiveyear-strategic-plan-draft-board-to-vote-later","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515799-fed09a0cc0317eb11a7feacddde6ff63/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175873&Signature=UzfngpxIgrqFPvkzluOJaZMVkWuvv903cS0MXj9Vi4CScRdQ95Qj6tgXm-kNRaJfMHTwCTtNuD~68L5qwM4fZRYLJWAIc99aS-oDKEGwejRu34~4WUYXuFoFl5Rq6nUTaJVj0PEXhJXxNZORKJJ~7evz41um9hkyJVs6WAB7g8QukWu8wk3aCVjjUKCNBqsN34CFbu8iQXMU3HQVZt2BlHbOR9fcxaRJaRhqq6~j4aSLAgVXix156eIWz~3pWubk6tktptLzHIWuKNfvb1psl--l2MXZ~LuhCvRJHlA2daK311AOMcG35y3vmEURjobjqeVSMtuXqxO3STINpRhVbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Greg Janicki, a facilitator from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), presented a draft five‑year strategic plan to the Hartland Consolidated Schools Board on June 16 after a six‑month engagement with community members, staff and the board.

Janicki said the process collected more than 800 responses from online and in‑person sessions, reviewed current district statements, and produced revised vision and mission language and five aspirational strategic goals. The proposed vision reads: “Hartland Consolidated Schools: a community culture of excellence where all soar.” The draft mission statement includes a reference to the district’s “reason, respect and responsibility” belief statements.

Five strategic goal areas presented were: Academics and Programs; Culture and Learning Environment; Communication and Community Engagement; Personnel and Leadership; and Finance and Operations. Janicki said implementation teams refined priority objectives for year one (for example, a 3 percent increase in student growth and a revamped teacher mentor program), but he and district leaders emphasized year‑one objectives are administration’s operational choices and that the board typically adopts the overarching vision, mission, beliefs and goal statements.

Board members asked about accountability and ongoing monitoring. Janicki recommended regular progress updates—quarterly or a focused update on one goal area per meeting—and an annual check‑in. Superintendent Hughes and the administrative team said they will bring the final adoption item to the board at a future meeting and recommended embedding the plan’s objectives into the superintendent’s goals and the district’s budget process.

The plan was presented for discussion; the board did not vote on adoption at the June 16 meeting.","MASB facilitator Greg Janicki summarized community input and presented revised vision, mission, belief and five strategic goal areas for Hartland Consolidated Schools; the board will consider formal adoption at a future meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6515804,"Consultants tell Hartland board driver shortage requires routing, recruitment and retention changes",1061,521000,1582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75&start=521&end=1582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846184-90dbb7014b8014c4b5204bdc953e0c75/thumbnail_521000.jpg","/articles/6515804/Michigan/Consultants-tell-Hartland-board-driver-shortage-requires-routing-recruitment-and-retention-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515804-1455e8d367879ae2ab2d463df3cd5afb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175873&Signature=GuMtJAwryQ3gD8qlc-oR9FiuvNjI63VfcnUXMW7YYoQ8UExx4HfiKezRXNPRZj8Aq8XSzTE9DI9jU69918Ljx7g3QF6IJ8~ciLbb13wS9Oi8WAqg1Y2QG0RVUWvbbpaLpAq1re0ppitLgO9UUDdoS82ZXtssUSNHLHeb1ZAmD8GcFZxNfxVBqmPQ-WmNmfIvavdGpemsL2Iluh0i7V3fO05sO0lF~i3eaSuTiyWyDAkFjiUKv~OlmcXk39jX4dM8Lq0E9mSpjxNsBTFE-wITYZ8iysQPutNUqvrHfEzJ14mKWI0YTymMXqEhHzKNHJXmk0-UAeeYLbx48OmhFNN5~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tim Ammon, an independent transportation consultant, told the Hartland Consolidated Schools Board on June 16 that the district’s persistent school bus driver shortage is a national problem that requires local solutions, including reworking routes, expanding recruitment and increasing retention incentives.

Ammon, who presented the Oman Consulting Group’s report with Phil McConnell, said the district’s transportation operation has the core policies and procedures in place but needs clearer organizational alignment so roles and priorities support service quality. The consultants found that some route consolidations implemented during the shortage led to longer ride times—about an average of one hour—and that longer trips can depress ridership, which in turn makes the system less efficient.

“Transportation is a time-and-distance problem and you’ve got a lot of distance here,” Ammon said. He told the board that when assigned riders actually use buses at a typical rate (he cited 60–70 percent as a common target), the system performs well; Hartland is carrying roughly half of eligible students, he said, which reduces efficiency and raises per-rider costs.

Among recommendations in the report Ammon summarized: review and rework route structure to reduce average ride times where feasible; expand applicant outreach (including a dedicated, high-contact recruiter); redesign compensation packages and retention bonuses targeted to distinct applicant pools; and invest in technology such as telematics and student-management systems to measure plan-versus-actual ridership and to provide parents with real‑time bus status updates.

Board members asked about near-term priorities. Ammon recommended two parallel actions: continue detailed route analysis to manage the gap between planned vs. actual riders, and intensify work to convert applicants into hires and to shorten hiring timelines so applicants are less likely to accept other jobs while awaiting background checks and training.

Superintendent Hughes told the board the district already has taken several steps, including sign-on and retention bonuses and a new parent notification app, and that the district is working with the Regional Transportation Consortium (RTC, sometimes called LESA/RTC in discussion) on recruitment and marketing efforts. The board asked Ammon to provide the full report online; Ammon said the district would post it to its website.","External reviewers told the Hartland Consolidated Schools Board that the district’s transportation system faces long ride times and a national driver shortage that will require both routing redesign and stepped-up recruitment and retention efforts.","actionData","errors"]

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