2020-21 Resolution to Foster Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Throughout St. Joseph Public Schools.
July 12, 2021 Statement on Safe, Inclusive Learning Environments, Strategic Plan and CRT
Members of the Board
Barry Conybeare, President (2022)
Kerry M. Wright II, Vice President (2024)
Amy Marohn, Secretary (2026)
Chris Cook, Treasurer (2026)
Rick Dyer, Trustee (2022)
Kathy Weykamp, Trustee (2024)
Brett Wier, Trustee (2024)
Powers and Duties
The board shall observe and enforce the rules and regulations of the Michigan Department of Education affecting the operation and maintenance of a general powers school district.
The board of a general powers school district shall make reasonable bylaws, policies, and regulations relative to anything necessary for the proper establishment, maintenance, management, and carrying on of the public schools of the district. This includes policies and regulations relative to the conduct of students while in attendance at school or en route to and from school.
The board shall act as a legislative body and shall appraise the work and programs of the district.
The board has expressed, implied, and incidental powers as provided for in the Revised School Code and by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Michigan.
Information regarding public comments during board meetings:
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Public participation shall be permitted as indicated on the order of business.
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Anyone with concerns related to the operation of the schools or to matters within the authority of the Board may participate during the public portion of a meeting.
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Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate.
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Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes duration.
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No participant may speak more than once.
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Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants.
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The presiding officer may:
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prohibit public comments which are frivolous, repetitive, or harassing;
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interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant's statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant;
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request any individual to leave the meeting when that person behaves in a manner that is disruptive of the orderly conduct of the meeting;
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request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting;
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call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action;
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waive these rules with the approval of the Board when necessary for the protection of privacy or the administration of the Board's business.
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The portion of the meeting during which the participation of the public is invited shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes, but the timeframe will be extended, if necessary, so that no one's right to address the Board will be denied. (see NEOLA Bylaw 0167.3)
Handling of Complaints
Complaints shall first be considered through proper channels before being considered by the board. The board shall not hear complaints at an open meeting about named district personnel unless the named person requests the board to hear the complaint at an open session.
Meeting Dates
Meetings of the Board of Education begin at 6:00 p.m. (except where noted) at the following locations
and dates, and are open to the public. The Administrative Office Board Room is located in the Administration
Building, 2580 S. Cleveland Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan.
Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities to be able to participate in this meeting.
June 27, 2022 Budget Hearing and Board Meeting
April 25, 2022 - Board Meeting
February 24, 2022 - Special Meeting
January 24, 2022 - Board Workshop/Meeting
January 10, 2022 - Board Meeting
January 6, 2022 - Special Meeting
December 14, 2021 - Special Meeting
December 6, 2021 - Board Meeting
November 22, 2021 - Special Meeting
October 4, 2021 - Board Workshop/Meeting
September 13, 2021 - Board Meeting
August 23, 2021 - Board Meeting
August 9, 2021 - Board Meeting/Workshop
June 28, 2021 - Special Meeting/Budget Hearing
May 26, 2021 - Special Meeting
April 26, 2021 - Board Meeting
April 19, 2021 - Board Meeting/Workshop
April 13, 2021 - Special Meeting
March 31, 2021 - Special Meeting
March 27, 2021 - Special Meeting
March 26, 2021 - Special Meeting
March 23, 2021 - Special Meeting
February 8, 2021 - Board Meeting
February 4, 2021 - Special Meeting
January 28, 2021 - Special Meeting
January 25, 2021 - Board Meeting/Workshop
January 11, 2021 - Board Meeting (Virtual)
December 17, 2020 - Special Meeting
December 7, 2020 - Board Meeting
November 9, 2020 - Board Meeting
October 26, 2020 - Board Meeting
October 5, 2020 - Board Meeting/Workshop (virtual)
September 14, 2020 - Board Meeting (virtual)
August 24, 2020 - Board Meeting
August 13, 2020 - Board Meeting/Workshop
July 14, 2020 - Special Meeting
April 27, 2020 - Board Meeting
February 17, 2020 - Board Meeting
January 27, 2020 - Board Meeting/Workshop
January 13, 2020 - Board Meeting
December 9, 2019 - Board Meeting
November 11, 2019 - Board Meeting
October 14, 2019 - Board Meeting
October 7, 2019 - Board Meeting/Workshop
September 16, 2019 - Board Meeting
August 19, 2019 - Board Meeting
Agendas 2018-2019
August 1, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 25, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 22, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 17, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 16, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 10, 2019 - Special Meeting
June 3, 2019 - Budget Hearing/Board Meeting
May 28, 2019 - Special Meeting
May 20, 2019 - Rescheduled Board Meeting
May 10, 2019 - Special Meeting
April 22, 2019 - Board Meeting/Workshop
March 11, 2019 - Board Meeting
March 6, 2019 - Special Meeting
February 18, 2019 - Board Meeting
January 23, 2019 - Board Meeting/Workshop
January 14, 2019 - Organization and Special Meeting
December 10, 2018 - Board Meeting
November 12, 2018 - Board Meeting
October 22, 2018 - Board Meeting/Workshop
October 8, 2018 - Board Meeting
September 17, 2018 - Board Meeting
August 20, 2018 - Board Meeting
August 2, 2018 - Special Meeting
Agendas 2017-2018
June 11, 2018 - Budget Hearing/Special Meeting
April 17, 2018 - Board Meeting
March 12, 2018 - Board Meeting
February 19, 2018 - Board Meeting
January 22, 2018 - Board Meeting
December 11, 2017 - Board Meeting
November 13, 2017 - Board Meeting
October 9, 2017 - Board Meeting
September 25, 2017 - Board Meeting
August 21, 2017 - Board Meeting
April 27, 2020 - Board Meeting
February 20, 2020 - Board Meeting
January 27, 2020 - Board Meeting/Workshop
January 13, 2020 - Board Meeting
December 9, 2019 - Board Meeting
November 11, 2019 - Board Meeting
October 14, 2019 - Board Meeting
October 7, 2019 - Board Meeting/Workshop
September 16, 2019 - Board Meeting
August 19, 2019 - Board Meeting
August 1, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 25, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 22, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 17, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 16, 2019 - Special Meeting
July 10, 2019 - Special Meeting
Meeting Minutes 2018-2019
June 3, 2019 - Budget Hearing/Board Meeting
May 28, 2019 - Special Meeting
May 10, 2019 - Special Meeting
April 22, 2019 - Board Meeting
March 11, 2019 - Board Meeting
March 6, 2019 - Special Meeting
February 18, 2019 - Board Meeting
January 23, 2019 - Board Meeting/Workshop
January 14, 2019 - Special Meeting
December 10, 2018 - Board Meeting
November 12, 2018 - Board Meeting
November 5, 2018 - Board Meeting/Workshop
October 22, 2018 - Board Meeting/Workshop
October 8, 2018 - Board Meeting
September 17, 2018 - Board Meeting
August 20, 2018 - Board Meeting
August 2, 2018 - Special Meeting
Meeting Minutes 2017-2018
July 11, 2018 - Special Meeting
June 25, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2018 - Public Hearing Minutes
June 5, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
March 14, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2018 - Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
August 21, 2017 - Meeting Minutes
Board Policies
Click on the link below to view St. Joseph Public Schools Bylaws & Board Policies
https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/sjs/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
FOIA Written Summary
FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
FOIA Fee Itemization Form