Board of Education Regular
Board Meeting
Due to inclement weather on February 11, 2008, the regular Board of
Education meeting was rescheduled to February 18, 2008 at the Middle School Cafetorium. The
Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 18, 2008 with
President, Dave Robinson presiding.
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Board Members Present: Dave Robinson, President; Jim Stuart, Vice President; Jill Niewiadomski, Secretary; Kris Lesley, Treasurer; Bob Jenema, and Paul Roberts, Trustees. |
MEMBERS PRESENT |
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Board Member Absent: Jon Chase |
MEMBERS ABSENT |
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Administrators Present: Scott
Bogner, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent; Lance Jones,
M.S. Principal; |
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT |
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Tom Szocinski, H.S. Principal;
Dan Simon, H.S./M.S. Assistant Principal; Lance
Stray, Athletic Director. |
ADMINISTRATORS ABSENT |
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Others Present: Kathi Thornton & others. |
OTHERS PRESENT |
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President, Dave
Robinson, called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00
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Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Kris Lesley, to approve the agenda as presented. |
AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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In recognition of Principal’s Week,
Superintendent Scott Bogner thanked each principal for the time and effort
they put forth to make Grant Public Schools a wonderful educational
institution and presented them with a certificate and small gift. Mr. Bogner also introduced our new Liaison
Officer, Mitch Rood, to the board. |
SPOTLIGHT |
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No public comments were offered at this
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PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jim
Stuart, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. a. Approval of the Regular and Closed Minutes
of January 14, 2008 b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c.
Approval of Payment of Bills |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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Scott Bogner, Superintendent, reported that bids have been received for the installation of new lighting in the Middle School gym. The Building & Site Committee will need to set a date later in the meeting to go over these bids. MEAP scores from the fall are out and they look pretty favorable. Mr. Ostyn will be presenting those in an upcoming meeting. |
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
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In his absence,
High School Principal Tom Szocinski’s report was presented to the board by Mr.
Bogner. Senior Exit Interviews went well and the new
Honors Ice Cream event was a success. |
PRINCIPAL REPORTS |
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Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, informed the board of upcoming professional development for his staff
and upcoming musical concerts. |
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John Klever, Learning Center Director, presented data regarding
discipline referrals at the |
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Sarah Bottorff, bus driver, has requested a personal leave. Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Bob Jenema, to approve the personal leave as presented. |
PERSONNEL LEAVE REQUEST |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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The following NEOLA policies were presented at the January meeting for
first reading and are being presented for final approval. ·
Policy 2421
(replacement) Career and Technical
Education ·
Policy 5136
(revision) Cell Phones and ECDs ·
Policy 5460
(revision) Graduation
Requirements ·
Policy 5540
(revision) Interrogation of
Students ·
Policy 7250
(revision) Naming of School
Facilities ·
Policy 7440
(revision) Security and Video
Surveillance ·
Policy 9211
(replacement) District Support
Organizations Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Bob Jenema, to approve the policies as presented. |
NEOLA POLICY ADDITIONS AND REVISIONS |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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Karen Freeland, Bus Garage Aide, has submitted her letter of resignation stating her intention to retire at the end of February. Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jim Stuart, to accept the resignation as presented. |
EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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The
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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The upcoming monthly calendar was discussed and the following committee meeting dates were set: Building & Site Committee on February 27th at 4:15 p.m. followed by the Curriculum Committee at 5:30. Both will meet at the Administration Office. |
DISCUSSIONS |
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At 7:28 p.m. President Dave Robinson entertained a motion to convene into closed session per Section 8C of the Open Meetings Act to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Bob Jenema. |
CLOSED SESSION |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jim Stuart, to reconvene into open session at 8:34 p.m. |
OPEN SESSION |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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There being no further business before the
Board, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Jim Stuart supported by Bob
Jenema. President Robinson declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathi Thornton Recording Secretary |
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