MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT MAY 12, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on May 12, 2025. This meeting was advertised in the May 7th edition of the Battle Creek Enterprise. President Jeremy Pochop called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Tammy Bierman, Toby Thompson and Paul Kuchar. Members absent were Tom Leathers and Bo Brummels. Also present were Superintendent Jake Luhr, Principals Jeff Heimes and Curtis Childers and two visitors. The new open meeting law poster was discussed and posted and will be followed at every Board meeting. To start the Board meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the May general fund bills that totaled $110,390.94. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr informed the Board with an update on the Daikin project. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet with the Daikin team on May 20th to start the next phase of the project.
Mr. Luhr informed the Board on Legislative Updates.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board concrete bids from Wragge Construction for $99,954.25 and Greg P Construction for $92,277.50. Toby Thompson made a motion to approve Greg P Construction and the use of Building Funds for all new concrete areas and Depreciation Funds for all replacement concrete areas.
Mr. Luhr discussed with the Board increasing the Substitute Pay for 2025-26. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve increasing the Substitute Pay for 2025-26 school year to $150.00 a day. Toby Thompson seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board Policy Reviews for 1020, 1030, 1030A.
Comments were heard from the Principals and Superintendent.
With no further business, Board President Jeremy Pochop adjourned the meeting at 6:41 PM.
Submitted by,
Jake Luhr, Secretary Board of Education