Board of Education Regular
Board Meeting
The Board
of Education of the
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Board Members Present: Dave
Robinson, President; Jim Stuart, Vice President; Kris Lesley, Secretary; Bob
Jenema, Treasurer; Jon Chase, Jill Niewiadomski, and Paul Roberts Trustees. |
MEMBERS PRESENT |
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Administrators Present: Scott
Bogner, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent (7:05); Tom Szocinski,
H.S. Principal; Lance Jones, M.S. Principal; Dan Simon, M.S. Assistant
Principal, Joel Schuitema, Elementary Principal; Renae Galsterer, P.C.
Principal; John Klever, Learning Center Director; and Jan Lesley, Finance
Director. |
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT |
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Others Present: Kathi Thornton, Dennis McClure &
others. |
OTHERS PRESENT |
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President, Dave Robinson, called the meeting to order with the Pledge
of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. |
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Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to approve the
agenda as presented. |
AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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Robin Speese, Student Council Advisor and Teacher, gave a brief
background of the Learning Center Student Council. She introduced Denae
Myers, Erin Blandford, Hillary Stevens and Vicki
Gardner, each of who spoke about what they’ve accomplished through Student
Council and how being on Student Council has affected them. As part of Principal
Recognition Week, Mr. Bogner introduced each of our school principals and
thanked them for the wonderful jobs that they do. Each principal was presented a small gift
as a token of appreciation for all that they do. |
SPOTLIGHT |
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Mr. Kris Lesley spoke
briefly regarding an anonymous email that was sent to all staff regarding
contractor hiring practices at the school.
Should the writer wish to contact the superintendent or board in
person, they will discuss the issue at that time. |
PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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Motion by Paul Roberts,
supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the following minutes: January
8, 2007 Regular, January 8, 2007 Closed, Committee Meeting of January 16,
2007 with correction |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Paul Roberts, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented. a.
Approval of Treasurer’s Report b.
Approval of Payment of Bills |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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Motion
Approved 7-0 |
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Scott Bogner,
Superintendent, reminded the board that
candidates must file no later than 4:00 tomorrow if they are interested in
running for the two open board seats at the May 8th election. Mr. Bogner also informed the board of the
latest information received from |
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
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Mr.
Szocinski, High School Principal, reminded the board of the upcoming
senior exit interviews on February 14th & 15th. The Honors Breakfast is Thursday, February
15th. |
PRINCIPAL REPORTS |
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Mr.
Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, informed the board that the middle
school students have been working on the upcoming Spelling Bee and Mrs.
Stickney has been busy working on putting together the History Fair. |
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Mr.
Joel Schuitema, Elementary School Principal, reminded the board that along
with parent/teacher conferences on the 14th & 15th,
that the Scholastic Book Fair will be going on. |
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Mrs.
Galsterer, Primary Center Principal, thanked Mr. Tanner for being the
Zero the Hero on the 100th day of school. The kindergarten teachers, along with the
bilingual program, have identified kindergarteners that are in need of extra
assistance due to language deficiencies.
These students are staying an extra ˝ day to work on vocabulary and
language with the bilingual program. |
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Mr.
John Klever, Learning Center Director, introduced Michelle Wright as
the student of the month at the |
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Becky Freeman, aide at the elementary
school, submitted a letter of resignation effective February 2, 2007. Betty Lehnert,
school bus driver, also submitted a letter of resignation effective January
20, 2007. Motion by Bob Jenema,
supported by Jim Stuart, to accept the resignations as submitted. |
EMPLOYEE RESIGNATIONS |
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Motion Approved
7-0 |
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The monthly calendar was addressed. The board workshop that was canceled on
February 5th due to weather was rescheduled for Thursday, March 1st
at the High School Media Center. Mr.
Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction informed the board that due to
the new mandated high school curriculum, the High School and Middle School
were re-assessing its math and science programs. Starting next year, 8th graders
will be able to take algebra and pre-algebra and earn high school
credit. Texts were introduced to the
board for their perusal. |
DISCUSSIONS |
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No public comments on the discussion items were given at this time. |
PUBLIC COMMENT |
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At this time a motion was made by Dave Robinson,
supported by Bob Jenema, to convene into closed session for the purpose of an
employee review. |
CLOSED SESSION |
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Ayes: Bob Jenema, Kris Lesley,
Paul Roberts, Dave Robinson, Jill Niewiadomski, Jim Stuart
& Jon Chase. |
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Nays: None |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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It is recommended by the Grant Public Schools
Board of Education to continue the employment of the employee mentioned in
the correspondence dated February 12, 2007.
Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Jill Niewiadomski. |
OPEN SESSION |
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Ayes: Bob Jenema, Kris Lesley,
Paul Roberts, Dave Robinson, Jill Niewiadomski, Jim Stuart
& Jon Chase. |
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Nays: None |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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There being no further
business before the Board, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion for
adjournment at 8:20. Motion by Bob
Jenema, supported by Jill Niewiadomski. Motion Approved: 7-0 Respectfully Submitted, Kathi Thornton Recording Secretary |
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