Board approves 2026–27 school‑of‑choice participation and letters of agreement with employee associations

The board approved three new business items: participation in the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) 2026–27 school‑of‑choice plan, designation of a representative to attend the MAISC annual budget review, and letters of agreement with the Mindview Teachers Education Association and the Mindview Education Support Personnel Association.

On Item A, the board voted to approve participation in the 2026–27 school‑of‑choice plan, allowing the district to accept choice students under the regional arrangement. The transcript records the motion as moved by Karen and supported by Emily; the chair called the vote and announced the motion carries.

Item B asked the board to designate a representative to attend the MAISC annual budget review on 2026‑04‑23. The board supported the designation in the meeting record; no individual was named in the audio beyond general support language.

Item C covered letters of agreement with the district’s teacher and support staff associations. The superintendent explained these agreements were negotiated to meet state requirements and said the letters mirror one another for teachers and support staff. The transcript records the motion as moved by Cindy and supported by Doug; the chair called the vote and stated the motion carries.

The superintendent described compensation language in the letters, saying in the meeting that the package includes "the additional 7 56 dollars to each eligible employees on 01/31/2026," and that employees could choose options such as depositing the amount into retirement accounts or health savings accounts, subject to HR processing. The dollar figure is recorded in the meeting transcript exactly as spoken; the board did not provide a separate, clarified written figure during the discussion.

The board returned the items to the consent and moved forward with district business.