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Kelloggsville Board re‑elects Jane Ward, approves daycare, millage resolution and appoints new member
Summary
At its Jan. 13 organizational meeting the Kelloggsville Board of Education unanimously re-elected Jane Ward as president, approved reopening Kelloggsville Daycare (K‑Club), a non‑homestead millage resolution and awarded a water‑fountain grant bid; the board also appointed Saul Ivan Flores‑Garcia effective Jan. 27, 2025.
The Kelloggsville Board of Education re-elected Jane Ward as board president and approved a package of routine and policy items at its Jan. 13, 2025 organizational meeting.
In a series of unanimous roll-call votes (Yeas 6, Nays 0), the board elected Jane Ward president, Laura Tanis vice president, Marie Groters secretary and Crystal Reidzans treasurer. The oath of office for Ward was administered by Ericka Scott during the meeting.
The board approved its consent agenda, which included minutes from the Dec. 9, 2024 regular meeting and the personnel report. The board then approved several action items: a formal board recognition, authorization to reopen Kelloggsville Daycare (K‑Club), adoption of a Non‑Homestead Millage Resolution and the award of a water‑fountain grant bid to Keys Refrigeration. Each item passed on unanimous voice/roll‑call votes; motions and seconders were recorded in the meeting minutes for each vote.
The board also voted to appoint Saul Ivan Flores‑Garcia to fill a board vacancy, with his start date and oath scheduled for Jan. 27, 2025. The motion to appoint Flores‑Garcia was moved by Marie Groters and seconded by Ms. Townsend.
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jeff Owen presented a multi‑point update from the Instructional Goals Committee. He said the district will establish a yearly rotation to review curriculum, beginning with Social Studies, and is considering multi‑year renewals for several curricular subscriptions (6–12 ELA: Into Literature; K–2 Math: Math Expressions; 3–8 Math: Envision Math). Owen reported modest declines in science performance at grades 8 and 11 and described greater challenges in Social Studies, particularly for English‑language learners; the district is exploring updated curricular resources and supports. Owen also said a district‑wide Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) will be formed and is scheduled to be presented to the board on Jan. 27, 2025.
Mr. Marrow provided an update on a student rewards trip to the 3 Mile Project on Dec. 16: 155 students who met Honor Roll and disciplinary criteria participated in three hours of recreational activities and related events. According to the report, student preference between the Griffin’s game and the 3 Mile Project was about evenly split.
Student Board Representative Serena Preciado thanked staff for their work on the daycare program and congratulated Saul Ivan Flores‑Garcia on his appointment. Board members also welcomed Flores‑Garcia and thanked staff — including Lamont Mallett, who was specifically acknowledged for his work on the daycare effort.
President Ward adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
