001You ready? >> Yeah. >> I call South Bradford Board of Education together at >> 6:30 and we stand for the pledge of allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Next item on the agenda is the roll call. Mr. Secretary, would you call the roles? >> Anthony Johnson, >> present. >> Lori Hicks, >> present. Amanda Flesher >> present. >> Cheryl Flesher is absent. We have Miss Misha Early >> present. >> Daniel Winston I am here. And we have Miss Shirley Calvin >> present. Thank you. Next item on the agenda is approval of agenda. Are there any corrections to the agenda? There are none. It will the agenda will be as written.
002Next item on the agenda is superintendent communications. Mr. B. >> Thank you, Madam President. At this time, I would like to recognize the following group's coordinated efforts for last week's exceptional new teacher training, Miss Elisa Nagelhout, Assistant Superintendent, Mr. James Kinsey, curriculum instruction and assessment director, Miss Amy Davidson, as well as Ebony Henderson from the human resources department, as well as our new technology coordinator, Mr. Jonathan Turner. Uh, their outstanding efforts made last week's new teacher training simply exceptional. And I would also like to recognize the outstanding efforts of our teacher mentors uh for their servant leadership. And as you know, with our strategic plan, we do what we can to try to lift uh future leadership opportunities within the district, which we're going to talk a lot about this evening. Um, Miss Jessica Jascott
003from Pierce Middle School, Miss Winona Wizerki from Pierce Middle School, Shante McClendon, Shantz Kimling Mackey from Pierce, Aaron Ferris from Thirstston High School, Rachel Wicker, she's a district behavior coach as the board knows from our most recent board meeting. Uh, Dr. Victor Chen from Thirstston High School as well as Heather Bartis. And in many ways, tonight is the culmination of recognizing the work of our outstanding assistant superintendent, Mr. James Kinsey, as well as all the staff that had the opportunity to serve on our interview panels for these fine individuals that you see here in the audience tonight, which we'll be getting to with the board's business this evening at hand in just a moment. And so it's thanks to their contributions over the course of the past several months and their willingness to serve on
004these interview panels as well as facilitate that we know that it's the quality of educators that we put in front of our students that makes the greatest difference in the lives of those that we have the opportunity to serve. And so uh certainly uh as we travel through tonight's agenda, you'll see that embedded. And so, uh, many thanks to, uh, the teacher mentors that were also willing to give of their time and support to our newest hires to the South Redford School District. And so, um, hats off to all of them. Additionally, I would like to recognize the relentless enrollment efforts of our very own enrollment coordinator, Miss Angela Naylor, Mr. Matt Daly and Rory Hughes for all of their hard work in doing what we can to enroll uh new families as well as
005existing families uh to the various offerings that we have here in the district. So uh much appreciation to the three of them. And then a friendly reminder to the board of education that this Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the boardroom, the Michigan Association of School Boards Executive Director, Mr. Don Watroba will be here in the district to recognize our very own president, Miss Shirley Toiver, with the presidential award from the Michigan Association of School Board this week for being a leader of learning. And so that occurs in the boardroom this Wednesday at 3 p.m. So just a friendly reminder to the board of education. So it's one of my favorite uh board meetings of the school year. And with that, Madame President, uh, I, um, that would conclude my remarks this evening. >> Thank you,
006Mr. Bob. Are there any board communications? >> I have one. >> Yes. Since our last meeting, um, the committee on the operations orientation manual met, we went back over it and tried to figure out a good way to break down the amount of pages. >> Thank you. Um, any other board member of communications? I have one. Um I will be attending the Q which is the council of urban board school boards uh conference in don't worry I'm paying my own way. >> Where is it at? >> It's in Los Angeles. >> Oh yeah. it. Yes, it's September the 11th through the 13th. I will be there. >> You'll have to tell us how it feels to walk around with all those armored guards. >> I know. I know. Next item on the agenda is comments
007from the audience. Are there any? There are no comments. Next item on the agenda is the cons Mr. >> Mr. Kinsey doing this. >> Mr. Kinsey is doing his thing. >> My thing. >> Thank you, Madam President. So, just a few short months ago, um it seems like we just finished the school year. It's always a uh tough time at the end of the school year. Uh especially here in South Refford because Southford is one of those places where people come and they stay for a period of time. But at the last um uh meeting that we had in June, we had a lot of retirees. So that's a tough time for us because we lose a lot of uh good people. Uh so it's a it's a sad time for the district. So fast
008forward to today. This is an exciting time for the district because today we get to welcome in uh all of our new hires over the summer. So I have a list of uh people who I'd like to go through right now. I know most of them were able to attend. So, just a couple of more, but I'll still go through and I want to read uh some information uh about those people. So, first I'm going to start with Miss Elise Flesland. I don't think she was able to make it tonight, but Miss Elise is going to be our kindergarten teacher over at Jefferson, replacing the infamous Miss Kathy Basting. Um, so she uh recently completed um her year-long student teaching internship at Randolph Elementary in Leavonia um where she taught first uh first grade um
009and special education multi-age classrooms. She graduated from Michigan State University uh with a dual certification elementary education and learning disabilities K12 uh maintaining deans list honors throughout college. Uh she was a four-year varsity athlete on um uh Michigan State's division of women's rowing team, earning Big 10 academic honors and serving as team captain. In her free time, Elise enjoys running, reading, and spending time with family and friends, and believes in maintaining physical fitness to support both health and mental well-being. So, welcome, Elise. Next, we do have uh Mr. Kurt Thompson. Mr. to Kurt Thompson sitting right here in the front row. He will be one of our math teachers over at Pierce. So, uh, Kurt joins us with over 17 years of educational experience. Uh, most recently teaching 8th grade history and geography down in
010Clark County, uh, school district in Las Vegas. He's just moving back up here to Michigan. Um, >> Closer to family. And uh Kurt has like every teaching certificate that you can name. He has them all. >> And not only that, but also counseling. So he brings diverse experience from a uh as a former school counselor. Um having developed comprehensive counseling programs at both junior high and elementary levels. Uh he holds a master's degree in the school of counseling from American public university and a bachelor's of education um of social studies history from Slippery Rock University. I didn't think that existed, so I have to look it up. Slippery Rock University. >> Outside of education, Kurt enjoys reading books, 3D printing, and hiking. So, welcome, Kurt. >> That's all right. >> Next, we have Miss Angela
011Sloan. We stole her from Westfield Charter Academy. She has uh she knows a few people. She knows one of our board members up here, Miss Misha Early. Uh she also knows our counselor over at Vandenberg. Uh she comes highly recommended by both of them. So it was a steal for us. So over at um Westfield as part of NHA, NHA does this um uh uh these awards and and things like that. So she earned uh uh uh she served as a lead teacher, earned exemplary ratings and also was warrior of the month on a number of occasions. >> Uh she brings a unique uh business background as a former entrepreneur insurance agency owner uh giving her valuable experience in management training in customer relations. She holds an MBA in business administration from the University of
012Phoenix. In her free time, Angela loves to read, travel, golf, and create lifelong memories with family and friends. So, welcome, Angela. >> Sitting next to Angela, we have Miss Carrie Huber. Miss uh Carrie, I'm sorry, Angela teaches fifth grade over at Vandenberg. Miss Carrie Hubert, she's going to teach first grade for us over at Fiser. >> All right. >> So, welcome Carrie. She brings with her 12 plus years of experience working uh with young children, most recently teaching kindergarten at Westville Trans. >> Give us our people. She previously spent six years as a lead preschool teacher at Jet School, uh where she created curriculum and implemented lessons for preschool age children. Uh she holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of uh Phoenix and is also a WMU Bronco. Go Broncos. >>
013Yes. All right. >> Away from the classroom, Carrie enjoys spending time with her family, including uh her three grown children and playing games and vacationing together. So, welcome Carrie. >> Next, we have Miss Elizabeth Baxter. You guys said in like order. She's going to be teaching social studies for us over at Pierce Middle School. Uh Elizabeth is also fresh out of college. Um so Elizabeth, she uh has a bachelor's degree with secondary certification from the University of Michigan. Uh graduating with university honors multiple times. Uh she completed uh student teaching at Western High School and here and Hiron High School teaching US history, geography, and parent child psychology. Uh she has experience as a program facilitator at community action network developing K8 educational activities and supporting student academic and social emotional growth. In her spare
014time, Elizabeth enjoys to uh cozy cozy days crocheting and getting out to enjoy uh new places, playing trivia, and spending time with her friends and family. Welcome, Elizabeth. Next, we have Miss Jennifer Sheepard. I don't see her right now. All right. So, Miss Jennifer Sheepard, she's going to be teaching special education for us over at Jefferson. Is that her walking? No, not her walking in. So, she'll be teaching uh uh special education over at Jefferson. Um, now before we hired Jennifer, um, I already knew Jennifer from way back because my wife was Jennifer's dean because they worked at the same school. Okay. So, and that particular principal is a good friend of mine. So, he might not be happy with me because that was like his right hand for special education. So, she's with Southford
015now. So, she also graduated from uh Thirsten High School. So she has ties to the district already. >> Good. >> So she's been in uh special education with the uh NHA for the LA over 10 years. Um she served as teacher, coach, and coordinator. Uh she was recognized as the 2024 teacher of excellence finalist. Um and maintained de deans list honors throughout her academic career. She holds a master's in educational leadership from Grand Canyon University and a bachelor's in special education from Mary Grove. Outside of teaching, now get this, she enjoys cleaning. >> Wow. >> And then watching movies and and then spending time with her children and online shopping. So, uh you you'll get to meet Jennifer. She's a hoot. Next, we have Miss Diana Tilman. Is Diana here? Okay, I don't see Diana.
016Diananna also has uh ties to the district because her aunt is one of our great math teachers over at the uh high school, Miss Nicole Thomas. Um so she brings four plus years of special education. Um most recently as a virtual resource teacher at Freeman Elementary uh school through Boco Vision. Um she'll be teaching special education has a split where she'll be her child will be split between Pierce and also Fiser due to the high case loads. Um she previously served two years as a middle school resource uh teacher at Ferndale Middle School providing accommodations and IEP support. Diana holds a bachelor's in elementary special education with an endorsement in cognitive impairment from Central Michigan University. In her free time, Diana enjoys listening to audio books and podcasts, music, and spending quality time with her
017two daughters, husband, and close family and friends. So, welcome, Diana. Next, we have Dr. Charles Timbrook. Is Mr. Timbrook here? There he is right here. So, uh, Dr. Charles Timbuk, he'll be teaching, uh, secondary science over at the, uh, over at Thirstston. So, interestingly enough, I'll get to that in a minute, but Charles just came back from Alaska. >> So, uh Charles has uh he's been in education for over 24 years, um um teaching science, uh most recently serving as a principal at North Slope Boral School District in Alaska. >> Wow. >> He holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership from uh Liberty University. Graduated with a 4.0. 0 and special honors along with master's degrees and principal certification. Uh Charles has taught all levels from middle school science to high school uh to high
018school um with experience in biology, physics, earth science, and educational leadership. He was awarded Alaska Secondary Principal of the Year in 2024 and has successfully led uh school improvement initiatives including professional learning communities and advanced class offerings. Away from work, Charles enjoys spending time with his wife, son, uh, reading, exercising, watching football, and and tackling DIY projects around the house. So, welcome, Charles. Next to Charles, we have Mr. Ble Valerie. >> Valerie. Did I say it right the second time? >> Yeah, I struggle with that. All right. B A L L E L Y. Just think Valerie. Valerie. That's all I got. So, Mr. Valerie will be teaching middle school social studies over at uh Piers. Um Kevin, he recently graduated from um with a bachelor's of arts and social studies from the University of
019Michigan Dearborn, graduating with a 3.73 GPA and completing uh student teaching at Selena Intermediate School. He has experience working with EDA staff as a substitute teacher. As a matter of fact, he was one of our subs over at Pierce just this past school year. he strongly believes in trans in the transformative power of education drawn from his own personal experience where education opened up new opportunities for him. His teaching philosophy focused on helping students not learn just the material but develop the ability to replicate, elaborate, and create with information they receive. In Kevin's free time, he enjoys reading, playing video games, watching movies, and restoring furniture. All right. >> Got some things around the district. >> Welcome, Kevin. >> In the front row here, we have uh Do you like to go by Hugh or
020Patrick? >> Patrick. >> Okay, Patrick. All right. Um we have Patrick. Patrick, you may have seen them from last year because he started um after we had a u someone left in our auto department last year. Um Patrick came in and started subbing for us in auto last year. So um thank you for doing that for us. Well, now he's official. He's our official auto teacher over at Thirstston. >> Um he most he brings with us 30 plus years um in the in engineering um around automotive. He spent his career at technical as a technical specialist and principal engineer with major automotive companies including Land X Motors, Lordstown Motors, TRW Automotive. Uh Patrick holds a bachelor of science and mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland and has been in vehicle dynamics and has been
021a medical dynamics instructor for the Society of Automotive Engineers since 2006. He has published articles in Grassroots Motorsports magazine and holds multiple patents with his customuilt cars, winning awards at National Automotive Challenges. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys spending time with family, mountain biking, running home uh running uh uh running home home improvement projects, and cheering for the Detroit Red Wings. All right. >> I lied about one thing. >> Which one? >> I don't really enjoy running. >> Okay. I hear you. >> Welcome. Thank you. >> So, speaking of Alaska, so it's like we recruit from the same places. So, we recruited in Alaska this year. Next, we have Dr. Felicia Foretta, who was also a uh principal in Alaska. >> All right. >> So, she brings with us Dr. Dr. Fleta brings over 20 years
022of educational experience with nearly 10 years in administrative leadership roles. Uh most recently serving as a state and federal programs coordinator at Michigan Virtual Academy. Um she previously uh served as a site administrator in Alaska's Lower Cusco. That's it right there. School district and high school principal at Advanced Technical Tech Techn uh technical academy in Dearborn. Dr. Fleta holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of uh Nevada Las Vegas along with a master's degree in educational administration and elementary education from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is passionate about building strong relationships with students and creating warm, inviting school communities that prepare students for college and career success. In her free time, she loves to travel and admits that work life balance is an ongoing goal that she continues to strive towards. So,
023Dr. Fletto will be working with our math department over at Pierce. >> All right, >> welcome Dr. Fleta. >> And next we have Miss Diamond Jones. Is she here? All right. So, uh, Miss Jones, she's a familiar face around here as she served as a, uh, par profofessional, a substitute, and anything that needed to be done over at Vandenberg for a period of time. Um, so she previously, uh, uh, uh, uh, just completed a or she's part of a program right now, an alternative roster teaching program called TEACH. So, with that program, uh, she's earned her her teaching certificate and now she'll be teaching our in a third grade classroom over at, uh, Fiser Elementary. She also just completed a bachelor of arts in business from Southern New Hampshire University. Her teaching philosophy centers on
024creating safe, structured environments where every student feels valued and supported. Um, inspired by her own transformative educational experiences. Away from work, Diamond enjoys spending time with family, uh, traveling, reading mysteries, watching educational documentaries and scientific themes like quantum mechanics and string theory. So, you got to talk to her about that. I wanted to ask her tonight. Next, we have Miss Jenna. Miss Jenna Kasum will be our speech and language pathologist over at Fiser Elementary. So, Jenna brings with us over two years of of of experience uh with speech therapy. Most recently, she served as a speech pathologist at Walton Charter Academy, which is another NHA school. She previously worked as a speech pathologist, graduate assistant at Behdur Speech Clinic, and as a registered behavior technician at Metro EHS. Jenna holds a master's degree in communication
025sciences and disorders from Eastern Michigan University with a minor in theater arts. One of her biggest accomplishments was introducing AAC's augment alternative communication devices to help minimally verbal students dramatically improve their communication abilities. In her free time, Jenna enjoys reading, watching movies, going on hikes, kaying, and discovering new food and coffee places in the area. So, welcome to South Jenna. All right. >> So, for the minutes, uh, if you could, Mr. Winston, um, I'd like it to be noted, uh, that one of our new candidates is a family member of mine. So, accordingly, I disclose this relationship and recuse myself from all aspects of hiring uh, from the hiring process and full compliance with board policy. So, I made sure I had nothing to do with it. This person had to earn it on their
026own, right? So, that I believe they did. hard to get here myself. >> So that includes uh uh that concludes Madam President. So welcome. Thank you for being here. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> I can >> you can. So, um, just Sheila Madden, uh, I wanted to introduce you to my new GSRP teacher. She has been with us for how many years, Sheila? >> 10 10 years, plus her children went through the school, and I am very pleased to finally lock her into a position at Fiser as our new Jess. She is our lead teacher. So, thank you, Sheila. That concludes Madam President. >> All righty. Okay. Do I have a board? >> Madam President. >> Yes. >> I move the adoption of the following resolution. >> Do I have a support? >> Do
027we have a separate resolution on it for that? Because it's under consent. >> For what? >> For the new hires. >> Yeah. I see. It's under board. >> Yeah, it's under right. >> I'll move it >> because it's all together. >> Did we have any professional staff resignations? >> Yes, >> we did. >> That's the first page. Sorry. >> It's on here. >> Okay. See, >> I'll support it. >> Okay. It's been approve. It's been adopted by Mrs. Early and approved by Mrs. Hicks. All in favor? >> I. >> Any nays? Zero nays. It's six eyes and zero nazs. Resolution adopted. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Now we will have take a >> madam president if we may >> accomplish agenda item number nine perhaps before the board's recess. >> Okay. All right. We >> if you
028would be okay with that. >> Yes, you could do that. >> It's a journal right now. I believe it's >> okay. Mob, you may >> Thank you, Madam President. An interview committee comprised of district administrators, teachers, and clerical staff reviewed applications for the position of principal at Jefferson Elementary School, and held four rigorous rounds of interviews comprised of various candidates of both internal as well as external candidates. Based on the committee's recommendation, inclusive of my interview as well as the cabinet's interview with our candidate, I'm pleased to recommend Miss Kyla Paige for the position of principal over at Jefferson Elementary School. Kyla has faithfully served as our elementary assistant principal for all four of our elementaryaries over the course of the past three years as well as having served as our interim director of student
029services. Previously, Kylo served as a social worker over at Jefferson um for a number of years. And during this time, she fostered great relationships with students, staff, the community, as well as greater relationships within the business community and the broader community at large as well. Kyla is a true go-getter um who is always willing to take on responsibilities outside of whichever role that she serves in and uh truly is an outstanding uh teammate and she continually goes beyond the expectations that we have and hold for her. And so, uh, Madame President and the Board of Education audience members, it's for these reasons that there is zero reservation that Kyla, uh, is well positioned and well suited to serve as the next principal of Jefferson Elementary School. And with that, there is a resolution for board
030consideration this evening. Madam President, >> do I have a board member willing to adopt the resolution? I'll adopt the message. >> I second. >> It's been adopted by Mrs. Hicks and supported by Mrs. Curley. All in favor? >> I. >> Any nays? Zero nays. Resolution adopted. Six eyes, zero nays. Congratulations. We now we will take a >> 20 minutes. >> I call this meeting back to order at 7:21. 7:21 Next item on the agenda is disconider s oa contract. >> Mr. B. >> Thank you madam president. The negotiating committees representing both the board of education as well as the South Redford Office Professionals Association, SROPA, have reached a tenative agreement to a proposed amendment to the master agreement between the South Redford School District and Suropa to be effective July 1st, 2025 through June 30th,
0312028. The proposed amendment to the master agreement must formally be presented to the membership for vote and ratified by both the parties aforementioned. Seropa ratified the proposed amendment to the master agreement on August 15, 2025. Madame President, there is a resolution attached for board consideration. >> Do I have a board member willing to adopt the resolution? Do I have a support? >> Support. >> It's been adopted by Mrs. 6 and supported by Mr. Jackson. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Any naysay? Zero nays. Six eyes's and zero nazs. Resolution adopted. Next item on the agenda, consider SA contract. Mr. B. >> Thank you, Madam President. The negotiating committees representing the board of education as well as the South Redford Education Association, the SRAA, have also reached a tenative agreement to the proposed amendment to
032the master agreement between the South Redford School District and the SRAA effective August 20th, 2025 through August 19th, 2027. The amendment to the master agreement must formally be presented to the membership vote and ratified by both aforementioned parties. The SRA ratified the amendment of the master agreement on August 14th, 2025. We also have the SRA president, Mr. Bill Dyer, who is here this evening, as well as the vice president, Miss Amy Schel, as well as the MEA UNISER director, Miss Tanya Carpinsky, uh, who is here as well. Um, that are joining us this evening. And with that um want to thank the efforts of both parties to um get our tenative agreement and uh madame president there is a resolution attached for board consideration seated. >> Thank you. Do I have a board member willing
033to adopt the resolution? >> Madam President? >> Yes. >> Adopt the move the adoption of the resolution. >> Support. >> It's been adopted by Mrs. Rolling and supported by Mr. Johnson. All in favor? >> I zero nays. Six eyes, zero nazs. Resolution adopted. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Next item on the agenda is comments from the audience. >> We have one Coach May has something to say. >> Yes. >> You want me to read the spill? Madam President, >> you got to read it. >> Yes, you do. >> Okay. Just want to make sure. When addressing the board, please state your name, address, and affiliation. The board welcomes comments for the public and values the input of our stakeholders bring to the table. The president respectfully reminds all of us
034that this is not a forum for debate. The board may choose to ask clarifying questions regarding an expressed concern but will not respond to the concern at the meeting. You can expect a timely response from the appropriate individual. Personal matters cannot and will not be discussed in this forum. >> Thank you. >> Coach, you have three and a half minutes, sir. I'll let you know your time. >> John the clock. >> Yes. >> All right. Uh um my name is Coach Matt Fidell. Uh live at 9151 Salem. Um is that all you need? >> Yes, sir. Yes. >> Um, so I'm the football coach over at the high school here and I just want to recognize uh it's going to be tough. We had a coach uh last week pass away. Um, Coach Bill, Bill
035Bill Bill Cohan. Um, he coached here, uh, Coach Snell hired him in 1988 and he's been coaching here on and off since, but uh, he's also the head wrestling coach. He coached me when I graduated here in 1990. And, um, it's going to be sorely missed. Um, I just wanted to shed some light on you guys knowing what he's done for this school district and this school. You know, he could he retired from Ford, worked there 50 years, and he just retired. He decided to stay coaching because he loved the kids. He could have traveled. He could have went on vacation, but he opted to stay. The man has spent money out of his own pocket to make sure the kids have food, cleats, anything that the kids need for wrestling and football. The man
036will will will be sorely sorely missed. So, I just wanted to have him recognized here. And um you know, I'd also like to thank the administration for getting the uh bus uh in a timely fashion because we had the whole team go to the uh visitation and um we had the whole team sign a helmet and we uh and we put it on his casket and uh and uh the his wife and uh coach uh Cohan's brother and sister came up and personally wanted me to thank uh the high school and the uh South Redford for the school district to uh do what we did to show up. So, I just wanted to uh let you guys know. >> Thank you. >> Next item on the agenda is bust out the plan for improvement. Mrs.
037Davis, >> Madame President, what processes help the board's work this evening? Also, >> are there any >> to the chair? >> Yes. >> I think we had a nice turnout of new hires and their families. So, it was nice to see a full audience today. What processes could help the board's work in the future? >> Deltas, are there any? Well, that's all right. two weeks in a row. No doubt. >> Okay. >> Well, if there's nothing more that comes before this board, I adjourn the meeting as