On behalf of the Board of Education we are pleased to provide these new quick summaries of our meetings for review. Full minutes will continue to be posted on the PPPS site once approved by the Board.
PPPS Board of Education - Board Meeting Summary May 15, 2023
Regular Business
- Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm
- Adjournment at 8:56 pm
- Board Members Present:
- Baney
- Clark
- Martin
- McNitt
- Mitchell
- Vick
- Board Members Absent:
- Pease
- Public Participation:
- K. Jones
- R. Rodriguez
- J. Abnet
- M. Miller
- J. Abnet
- J. Coady
- V. Benzie
- R. Mitchell
- T. Tapper
- J. Tapper
- B. McDonald
- N. Atwater
- B. Tomlinson
- A. Goodwin
- W. MacKeller
- H. Olivares
- S. Thomas-Vick
Board Approvals
- Regular Meeting Minutes 4/10/23
- Closed Session Minutes 4/10/23
- Financial Reports and Monthly Bills
- $750 Donation to Robotics from Bloomingdale Communications
- $500 Donation to Robotics from Ralph Moyle
- $1300 Donation to Robotics from Paw Paw Service League
- $500 Donation to Robotics from Honor Credit Union
- Van Buren ISD General Fund Operating Budget 23/24
- International Educational Trip to Spain
- First Reading Spring NEOLA Policy Updates
- New Position - LE Math Interventionist
- ISD Election Resolution
Personnel
- Arrivals
- Michael Northuis - MS Special Ed Teacher
- Aaron Beery - MS Special Ed Teacher (23/24)
- Jacob Crow - MS Literacy Coach (23/24)
- Dan Thornton - Varsity Girls BB Coach
- Aaron Beery - Varsity Boys BB Coach
- Departures
- Michael Northuis - MS Special Ed Teacher
- Allan Blank - HS ELA/History Teacher
- Ernie Ramirez - Varsity Girls BB Coach
- Phyllis Murray - JV Boys Tennis Coach
Board Discussion
- 10 Minute Team Builder
- Questions for Survey
Presentations
- Spanish Presentation by Z. Daniels, Spanish PLC Liaison
- Gold Award Project Donation, Book Vending Machines Presentation by M. McNitt, PPHS Senior
Pride & Progress
- Citizens of the Month - April 2023:
- Taylor Spicher - 6th Grade
- Lucas Turanzas - 7th Grade
- Jarrod Schulz - 8th Grade
Next Regular Meeting(please note the date change)
- June 12, 2023, 7pm, Cedar Street Campus
- A pre-meeting Meet & Greet with refreshments will begin at 6:30pm and all are invited.
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