Board of Education                                                                              Regular Board Meeting

Grant Public Schools                                                                                   November 12, 2007

 

The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session on Monday, November 12, 2007 with President, Dave Robinson presiding.

 

Board Members Present: Dave Robinson, President; Jim Stuart, Vice President; Jill Niewiadomski, Secretary; Kris Lesley, Treasurer; Jon Chase, Bob Jenema, and Paul Roberts, Trustees.

MEMBERS

PRESENT

 

 

Administrators Present: Scott Bogner, Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, H.S. Principal; Dan Simon, H.S./M.S. Assistant Principal; Lance Stray, Athletic Director; Lance Jones, M.S. Principal; Joel Schuitema, Elementary Principal; Renae Galsterer, P.C. Principal; John Klever, Learning Center Director; and Jan Lesley, Finance Director.

ADMINISTRATORS

PRESENT

 

 

Others Present:   Kathi Thornton & others.

OTHERS PRESENT

 

 

President, Dave Robinson, called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.  

 

 

Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Kris Lesley, to approve the agenda as presented.

AGENDA

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Middle School counselors Theresa Fetterley and Kristin Keelean made a presentation to the board on bullying.

SPOTLIGHT

 

 

No public comments were offered at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

 

Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

     a. Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2007 Regular and November 5, 2007 Workshop

     b.  Approval of Treasurer’s Report

     c.  Approval of Payment of Bills

CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Scott Bogner, Superintendent, reported that a canine team came to both the high school and middle school to search for illegal substances.  None were found and a strong message was sent regarding our stance against drugs.  The band competed at the state finals and finished 10th in the state.  The cross country team sent two athletes to the state finals.  Ike VanDoorne received All-State Honors and Courtney Jensen received Academic All-State honors.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Jan Lesley, Finance Director, went over the 2006-07 Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report.

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

 

Tom Szocinski, High School Principal, reported that the National Honor Society induction was held on Monday.  He informed the board of upcoming musical concerts and that the FFA citrus sale is in progress.

PRINCIPAL

REPORTS

 

 

Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, reported that the MEAP tests were completed on October 29th.  He invited the board to see the Middle School play “A Thousand Cranes” which will be held at the FAC.  Parent/Teacher conferences  are coming upon November 13 & 14.

 

 

 

Joel Schuitema, Elementary School Principal, reported the students went on their “Big Event” last week.  The students went to the FAC today to see “A Thousand Cranes.” 

 

 

 

Renae Galsterer, Primary Center Principal, reported that Mrs. Flauaus’ annual Children’s Yard Sale is coming up on December 4th & 5th.  Fit for the Future, a Gerber Hospital/NCRESA initiative to help children and families develop a healthy lifestyle, will be visiting the students this month.  New NCA surveys are being handed out at the parent/teacher conferences.

 

 

 

John Klever, Learning Center Director, reported that all of his students have taken the PLAN test, which will provide his staff with baseline data.  By comparing this data with nationwide data, we can emphasize areas of instruction that will enable our students to plug any holes in their learning.  Mr. Klever commended Mr. Allen, math/science teacher, for the fantastic job he is doing bringing complicated math concepts to the students at the Learning Center.

 

 

 

Linda Dixon in our Transportation Department has turned in her resignation to accept their Transportation Supervisor position.  Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Jon Chase.

EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

At the November 5th workshop, the board interviewed two individuals for the open position on the Grant Area District Library Board.  Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to appoint Scott Jensen to another term on the district library board.

GRANT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

Last month the board considered the bylaws and policies of our student organizations as a first reading.  Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the bylaws and policies of our student organizations for the 2007/08 school year.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION BYLAWS AND POLICIES

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Linda Paton, a third grade teacher, has submitted a request for an elective leave for the remainder of the 2007/08 school year.  Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Kris Lesley, to deny the request for elective leave.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

The board discussed the upcoming calendar.  The December 10th meeting will be held at the High School Media Center at 5:30 PM. 

DISCUSSIONS

 

 

President Dave Robinson entertained a motion to enter into closed session so that the board can discuss negotiations.  Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jill Niewiadomski.

CLOSED SESSION

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jon Chase, to reconvene in open session.

OPEN SESSION

 

 

Motion Approved 6-0

 

 

 

There being no further business before the Board, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion for adjournment.  Motion by Paul Roberts supported by Jill Niewiadomski.  President Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

Kathi Thornton

Recording Secretary