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At-a-glance: Harper Creek board votes Feb. 10 — budget, policies, contracts and school choice
Summary
The Harper Creek board approved the revised 2024–25 budget, a superintendent contract renewal, policy updates (facility naming, Michigan Earned Sick Time Act, Title IX) and participation in Schools of Choice; all recorded roll-call votes were unanimous (6–0).
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Harper Creek Board of Education took several formal actions. Below is a concise roundup of motions and recorded outcomes.
• Agenda modification — add Waddell’s Park men’s club (communications item): motion carried (roll call recorded as 'motion carries').
• Consent agenda: approved (checks and minutes) — motion carried 6–0.
• Schools of Choice participation (fall 2025): board approved participation with unlimited kindergarten choice and targeted slots for grades 1–12; superintendent directed to determine specific slot numbers and application windows — vote 6–0.
• MASB Region 6 vote: the board cast its collective vote for Tianna Harrison for MASB Region 6 director — motion carried 6–0.
• Revised 2024–25 budget: board approved the revised budget as presented, authorizing administration to work from a projected deficit for the year — vote 6–0.
• Superintendent contract renewal: board approved a three-year renewal with standard updates and protections recommended by legal counsel — vote 6–0.
• Policy updates: naming of district facilities procedure, Michigan Earned Sick Time Act implementation and Title IX policy revisions to align with the federal court decision reverting to 2020 standards were approved — vote 6–0.
• Strategic plan update: board approved the updated strategic plan; members requested a concise outward-facing summary and follow-up on measurable objectives — vote 6–0.
The board adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
