MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT JUNE 9TH 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on June 9th 2025. This meeting was advertised in the June 4th edition of the Battle Creek Enterprise. President Jeremy Pochop called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Tammy Bierman, Tom Leathers and Paul Kuchar. Members absent were Toby Thompson 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.
Tom Leathers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the June general fund bills that totaled $120,407.27. 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.
Mr. Luhr informed the Board on Legislative Updates.
Public Hearing was held on Policy 6400, Parental Engagement. No public comment was heard. The hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the policy changes and new policies required by law as recommended by Perry Law Firm. Paul Kuchar made a motion to approve the policy changes and new policies required by law as recommended by Perry Law Firm. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion was carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board information about neighboring schools’ breakfast and lunch prices. Paul Kuchar made a motion to table the discussion of school breakfast and lunch price changes to the July 2025 board meeting. Tammy Bierman seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board purchase orders for replacing carpet in 10 classrooms. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the purchase of carpet replacement for 10 classrooms in the amount of $28,450 with the use of Depreciation funds. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board pricing from four different dealerships for a replacement mower. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the purchase of a Hustler Super Z from Reigle Implement for $15,300. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board information for IXL Math and ELA (English Language Arts) online subscription renewal. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the 3 Year Purchase of an online subscription with IXL Math and ELA (English Language Arts) for $21,600. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, motion carried with four ayes.
Paul Kuchar made a motion to enter into closed session to discuss personnel at 7:00 PM. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, motion carried with four ayes.
Tom Leathers made a motion to exit Closed Session at 7:08 PM. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, motion carried with four ayes.
No board action was taken as a result of closed session.
Comments were heard from the Principals and Superintendent.
With no further business, Board President Jeremy Pochop adjourned the meeting at 7:21 PM.
Submitted by,
Jake Luhr, Secretary Board of Education