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Bedford Public Schools board meeting, Oct 1, 2026

39 min

Enrollment ▶ 30:32Safety, weapons and police ▶ 32:41

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Bedford school board approves first reading of February 2026 policy updates 12:49

  • The board adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda and acknowledged tenure acquired by a staff member. 0:40
  • Board members, the student representative and administrators gave reports on community education, school events and district operations. 2:11
  • The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education approved the first reading of Policy Volume 40, Number 1, February 2026, and a staff member said 12 policies were reviewed. 11:08
  • A staff member reported that the district budgeted for a loss of 50 students and is up by 21 students from last year at the same date. 30:32

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Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and agenda 0:00
    • The meeting was called to order at 6:31, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00
    • Lisa McCaig moved that the agenda be adopted as printed. 0:34
    • No one addressed the board at the first public commentary. 1:13
    • The motions to adopt the agenda and approve the consent agenda carried. 0:40
  2. Correspondence and board member reports 1:26
    • Amy Bissell reported an annual chili cook-off on October 8th, and Cole Ellsworth reported the high school girls swim team is starting fall practices. 1:50
    • Lisa McCaig reported the fall soccer league has 150 students on 21 teams and fall volleyball has 108 players on 12 teams. 2:11
    • The student representative reported on homecoming and a blood drive on October 15th in the high school gym. 6:42
  3. Superintendent mid-year evaluation report 7:35
    • The superintendent said updated state law requires a mid-year report for superintendents and the report does not give an effectiveness rating. 7:41
    • Todd Hotchkiss moved to approve the mid-year evaluation progress report. 8:30
    • The superintendent said the goals for this school year are a finance goal, a facilities goal and a district staffing goal. 8:46
  4. Personnel actions 9:23
    • A staff member presented two personnel items, the first being acknowledgment of Michigan tenure acquired by a staff member. 9:23
    • The motion to acknowledge the tenure carried. 9:42
  5. Policy update first reading 10:58
    • A staff member said the district partners with Neola on policies, 12 policies were reviewed and the second reading would come at the next board meeting. 11:08
    • The staff member said the committee will review the bylaws for outdated items and invited board members to make recommendations. 11:08
    • Megan Kaun moved to approve the first reading of Policy Volume 40, Number 1, February 2026. 12:49
    • The chair announced the motion carried. 13:11
  6. Public commentary 13:11
    • A speaker at public comment asked for a more comprehensive civics class and asked whether students are required to attend a local government meeting in person. 14:02
  7. Administrator and cabinet reports 16:10
    • A staff member said 900 students checked into the homecoming dance and that the high school will no longer issue work permits under Michigan law. 16:22
    • A staff member said the district is looking for a 10-passenger van and that the big 3 manufacturers no longer make such a van. 29:17
    • A staff member said chronic absenteeism is at 7% and that an emergency operation simulation drill will be held on November 2nd. 32:28
  8. Board member comments 34:32
    • Amy Bissell said the Bedford High School Senior Send Off parent meeting is October 13th at 5 PM in the high school media center. 34:38
    • One board member acknowledged the new archery program and said they would like to see hunter safety and a trap team. 37:18
    • A staff member said principals and the Sheriff's Office will share information about the November simulation with families and news media. 38:32
  9. Adjournment 38:49
    • A motion to adjourn was made, and the time was given as 7:10. 38:54

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