South Haven Board of Education Regular Meeting Summary
- Meeting: Regular Board Meeting
- Date: August 12, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: South Haven High School
- Governing Body: South Haven Board of Education
Meeting Overview
The South Haven Board of Education held a regular board meeting on August 12, 2026. The published agenda included routine meeting procedures, district updates, discussion items, action items, committee reports, community comments, superintendent announcements, a closed session, and additional action items.
The agenda began with:
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Public Comment Announcement
- Approval of Agenda
District Updates
The agenda included several district update topics:
SHAC Update
The board agenda included an update from SHAC.
New High School Course
A district update regarding a new high school course was listed for discussion.
Transportation Updates
Transportation updates were included as part of the district update section.
Strategic Plan
The board agenda included a Strategic Plan update.
Discussion Items
The board scheduled discussion of the following items:
- Vendor List
- Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Delegates, 2026 Delegate Assembly on October 15th
Action Items
Consent Agenda
The agenda included an action item for approval of the Consent Agenda. The listed consent agenda materials included:
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Board minutes:
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July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
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July 15, 2026 Closed Session Minutes
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Payment of bills
The listed fund amounts included:
FundAmountGeneral Fund (11)$1,220,660.37Food Service Fund (25)$82,158.482016 Debt Fund (33)$1.502024 Debt Fund (35)$1.502015 Debt Fund (37)$501.502025 Debt Fund (31)$0.002021 Debt Fund (38)$500.002023 Debt Fund (36)$0.002014 Capital Projects Fund (42)$58,147.002023 Capital Projects Fund (43)$680,563.38Curriculum & Programs Fund (45)$0.00Capital Improvement Fund (46)$0.00PA10 Cap Improv Fund (47)$5.00Technology Sustainability Fund (49)$0.00The agenda included a motion for approval of the Consent Agenda with a recorded vote section.
SEIU Paraprofessionals Contract 2026-29
The board agenda included an action item for approval of the SEIU Paraprofessionals Contract 2026-29. The agenda listed a roll call vote following the motion.
Superintendent Salary
The agenda included an action item for approval of the Superintendent salary, followed by a roll call vote section.
Recommendations for Hire
The board agenda included approval of recommendations for hire. The listed individuals and assignments were:
- Jessica Hodge — North Shore Elementary, Special Education Teacher
- Sabrina Wickens — Baseline Middle School, Math Teacher
- Chris Imber — Baseline Middle School, Math Teacher
- Abigail Avery — Maple Grove Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher
The agenda included a motion and vote section for approval of the recommendations for hire.
Baseline Middle School Principal
The agenda included an action item for approval to hire Nick Dalton as the Principal for Baseline Middle School.
Baseline Middle School Assistant Principal
The agenda included an action item for approval to hire Marcy Beyer as the Assistant Principal for Baseline Middle School.
Committee Reports
The agenda included a Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting report dated August 3, 2026.
The agenda included:
- Community Comments
- Superintendent’s Announcements
- Announcements
The packet text does not provide additional details about these portions of the meeting.
Closed Session
The agenda included a closed session for:
- Reinstatement Hearing — Student Case 2025-01
The agenda listed motions for entering and exiting closed session, with roll call vote sections.
Additional Action Item
Following closed session, the agenda included:
- Approval of the reinstatement of student case 2025-01
The packet text includes a motion and roll call vote section but does not provide completed vote results.
Adjournment
The meeting agenda concluded with adjournment and included a motion and vote section.
District Mission and Vision
The packet included the following district statements:
Mission
“To offer our students innovative learning opportunities that engage, ignite, and challenge them and to support our students in taking control of their own futures through service, citizenship, scholarship, and personal responsibility.”
Vision
“South Haven Public Schools is THE district of choice, where all students graduate with outstanding academic skills and exemplary character.”
