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; Jill Niewiadomski, Secretary; Kris Lesley, Treasurer; Jon Chase, Bob Jenema, and Paul Roberts, Trustees. |
MEMBERS PRESENT |
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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; |
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT |
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Others Present: Kathi Thornton, Rob Schuitema & others. |
OTHERS PRESENT |
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President, Dave Robinson,
called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:05 p.m. |
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Motion by Jon Chase, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the agenda as presented. |
AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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Mr.
Rob Schuitema, from Newaygo County Community Services, made a presentation to
the board on the cultural enrichment projects that NCCS helps fund in the
county, and specifically at |
SPOTLIGHT |
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No public comments were offered at this
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PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Jim
Stuart, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. a. Approval of Regular & Closed
Minutes of February 18, 2008, Regular & Closed Minutes of the Board
Workshop on February 25, 2008, and Minutes of the Curriculum and Building
& Site Committee meeting of February 28, 2008. b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c.
Approval of Payment of Bills |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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Scott
Bogner, Superintendent, reported
that due to inclement weather, the district has incurred 10 snow days and is
in need of making up a half of a day.
Therefore, the half day of school that was scheduled on June 5th
will now be a full day of school.
Talks are still on-going between the City of The handicapped accessible stage that we
purchased, with the help of an Amazing X grant from the Fremont Area
Foundation, has been received. This
portable stage will benefit us and surrounding communities for many years. Mr. Bogner gave thanks to the Fremont Area
Community Foundation for all they do to further education in |
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
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Tom Szocinski, High School Principal, reported that the 3rd trimester started today and the high school will be administering MME testing starting tomorrow. |
PRINCIPAL REPORTS |
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Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, reported that the 8th
graders will be visiting the |
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John Klever, Learning Center Director, announced that Ryan
Stevens is the Student of the Month at the |
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Mrs. Susan Sova, Middle School Teacher, has requested a maternity leave of absence starting April 28th through the remainder of the school year. Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the leave as presented. |
EMPLOYEE LEAVE OF ABSENCE |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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At
the February meeting, the board was provided with a proposed curriculum guide
for ESL classes at the |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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The administration at the high school is requesting several changes for next year’s student handbook. These changes are in the area of discipline and sporting cancellations due to inclement weather. Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve these proposed changes for first reading by the Board of Education. |
HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK CHANGES |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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The high school administration is suggesting new course offerings be made available at the high school. These courses are in the area of English, Science, Business, Fine Arts and Social Studies. Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jon Chase, to approve these courses be submitted for first reading by the Board of Education. |
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE ADDITIONS |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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A recommendation was brought by the Superintendent of Schools to extend the employment contracts of non-union personnel. Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Paul Roberts, to extend non-union personnel contracts as presented. |
NON-UNION PERSONNEL CONTRACTS |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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Every year the board has to opt to participate in the Newaygo County Schools of Choice Plan. It is recommended by the Administration that we continue to participate in the Newaygo County Schools of Choice Plan, with openings in all grades except Special Education Categorical Rooms which are being fully utilized. Motion by Jon Chase, supported by Bob Jenema, to continue with the Newaygo County Schools of Choice Plan. |
NEWAYGO COUNTY SCHOOLS OF CHOICE |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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The Building & Site Committee has met to review the many proposals submitted for both the installation of new gymnasium lights and refurbishing of the gym floor at the Middle School. They have selected the lowest bidder for each of these projects and is suggesting that Swanson Electrical Services, Inc. be awarded the lighting contract and Bay Area Specialty Flooring LLC be awarded the gym floor contract. Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to award these contracts as presented. |
MIDDLE SCHOOL LIGHTING AND GYM FLOOR BID APPROVAL |
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Motion Approved 7-0 |
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The
monthly board calendar was discussed including the county-wide school board
dinner on the 27th of March; High School graduation on May 18th,
and the |
DISCUSSIONS |
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There being no further business before the
Board and no public comments, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion
for adjournment. Motion by Kris Lesley
supported by Bob Jenema to adjourn the meeting at 8:05. President Robinson declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathi Thornton Recording Secretary |
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