Fennville Public Schools board approves bond sale, millage exception and authorizes PowerSchool litigation
July 01, 2026 | Fennville Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan
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The Fennville Public Schools Board of Education, meeting Oct. 20, 2025, approved a series of actions to advance district construction plans, adopt fiscal measures and authorize litigation related to PowerSchool.
The board unanimously accepted Raymond James & Associates' offer to purchase bonds under the Bond Resolution dated Sept. 15, 2025. The motion to approve the bond sale was made by Paul Hapke and supported by Jayson Hicks and passed on a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Separately, the board approved bond construction contracts with SITELOGIO, including the Owner/Architect Agreement, Owner/Construction Manager Agreement and General Conditions. Juliet Michele moved the contract approvals, supported by Angie Pena-Smith; the contract motion passed 5-1 with Paul Hapke casting the lone nay.
The board also approved a Millage Exception Resolution on a 6-0 vote after a motion by Juliet Michele supported by Jayson Hicks.
In another major action, the board authorized Superintendent Lombard to sign an attorney-client fee contract and to pursue monetary damages and injunctive relief in litigation against PowerSchool, subject to review by the district's legal counsel. That authorization was moved by Natalie Bosby, supported by Juliet Michele, and approved unanimously.
The meeting recorded other standard approvals: the district's course list and curriculum; an amended Athletic Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year; and the designation of Jan. 19, 2026 as the date for the board's 2026 organizational meeting. Those motions carried on recorded roll-call votes, each passing 6-0.
Superintendent Lombard used his report to thank staff for a new staff tour, to highlight athletic and choir achievements and to note ongoing discussions about the district's fund-balance payout trigger and labor agreements with the FEA and Teamsters.
During the public participation period, community member Lowell Winne asked about the absence of the board president. Choir teacher Jocelyn Leonard announced a choir performance on Oct. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. featuring High School History Teacher Nate Danis and invited the board to attend.
Board member Paul Hapke asked staff to investigate significant bee activity at the elementary school; Natalie Bosby recommended contacting Griffin Pest Control based on her experience. The meeting was recorded by Executive Secretary Marileen Pitts and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The board's formal actions (bond sale, SITELOGIO contracts, millage exception, PowerSchool litigation authorization, curriculum approvals, athletic handbook and organizational meeting date) are recorded in the minutes and were approved by roll-call votes as noted.
The board unanimously accepted Raymond James & Associates' offer to purchase bonds under the Bond Resolution dated Sept. 15, 2025. The motion to approve the bond sale was made by Paul Hapke and supported by Jayson Hicks and passed on a 6-0 roll-call vote.
Separately, the board approved bond construction contracts with SITELOGIO, including the Owner/Architect Agreement, Owner/Construction Manager Agreement and General Conditions. Juliet Michele moved the contract approvals, supported by Angie Pena-Smith; the contract motion passed 5-1 with Paul Hapke casting the lone nay.
The board also approved a Millage Exception Resolution on a 6-0 vote after a motion by Juliet Michele supported by Jayson Hicks.
In another major action, the board authorized Superintendent Lombard to sign an attorney-client fee contract and to pursue monetary damages and injunctive relief in litigation against PowerSchool, subject to review by the district's legal counsel. That authorization was moved by Natalie Bosby, supported by Juliet Michele, and approved unanimously.
The meeting recorded other standard approvals: the district's course list and curriculum; an amended Athletic Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year; and the designation of Jan. 19, 2026 as the date for the board's 2026 organizational meeting. Those motions carried on recorded roll-call votes, each passing 6-0.
Superintendent Lombard used his report to thank staff for a new staff tour, to highlight athletic and choir achievements and to note ongoing discussions about the district's fund-balance payout trigger and labor agreements with the FEA and Teamsters.
During the public participation period, community member Lowell Winne asked about the absence of the board president. Choir teacher Jocelyn Leonard announced a choir performance on Oct. 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. featuring High School History Teacher Nate Danis and invited the board to attend.
Board member Paul Hapke asked staff to investigate significant bee activity at the elementary school; Natalie Bosby recommended contacting Griffin Pest Control based on her experience. The meeting was recorded by Executive Secretary Marileen Pitts and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The board's formal actions (bond sale, SITELOGIO contracts, millage exception, PowerSchool litigation authorization, curriculum approvals, athletic handbook and organizational meeting date) are recorded in the minutes and were approved by roll-call votes as noted.
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