Board of Education                                                                                   Regular Board Meeting

Grant Public Schools                                                                                                 June 11, 2007

 

The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in special session on Monday, June 11, 2007 with President, Dave Robinson presiding.

 

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

 

 

Administrators Present: Scott Bogner, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, H.S. Principal; Scott Cousineau, H.S. Assistant 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

 

 

Others Present:   Kathi Thornton & others.

OTHERS PRESENT

President, Dave Robinson, called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance at 7:15 p.m.  

 

 

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

AGENDA

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Our school nurse, Judy Behler, RN, and Gretchen Farinosi ICP from Gerber Hospital, presented information to the board of education on MRSA infections including what they are and how they can be prevented.  This information may be made available to students at a later date.

SPOTLIGHT

 

 

Rich Way, 8482 S. Spruce, Newaygo, MI, spoke to the board about his position at Grant Schools.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

 

Motion by Jon Chase, supported by Kris Lesley, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

     a. Approval of Minutes of the April 30, 2007 Board Workshop, May 14, 2007 Regular & Special, and May 21, 2007 Special.

     b.  Approval of Treasurer’s Report

     c.  Approval of Payment of Bills

CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Scott Bogner, Superintendent, updated the board on the latest out of Lansing.  He provided information to the board regarding trimesters and MHSAA’s interpretation of eligibility.  He informed the board that the administration is looking into making the existing soccer field the varsity game field.  Mr. Bogner thanked the board and administration for their support during his first year here at Grant Public Schools.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Tom Szocinski, High School Principal, reported that year end activities went very well and informed the board that the Foreign Language Dept. is starting fundraising for a trip to Costa Rica from June 12, 2008 to June 20, 2008.

PRINCIPAL

REPORTS

 

 

Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, informed the board that the peer coaches had a great time at the White Caps game on June 5th.  The middle school had 153 students received diplomas.  They are currently working on schedules for the 2007-08 school year.  Spanish is new to the Middle School this year and there was an overwhelming response to it.

 

 

 

Joel Schuitema, Elementary Principal, reported that the elementary had 77 students move in this year and 65 move out.  The elementary computer lab is being prepared to be overhauled.  Tonya Smith will be teaching at the 4th grade next year due to the large grade level.

 

 

 

Renae Galsterer, Primary Center Principal, thanked the board for the support of the students and staff at the Primary Center.  The school year ended on a positive note!

 

 

 

John Klever, Learning Center Director, reported that the Learning Center graduated a record 24 students this year.  He thanked the board for supporting the Learning Center program.

 

 

 

The budget amendments are an annual accounting procedure followed by the Business Office.  Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jim Stuart, to accept the 2006-07 budget amendments as presented.

BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

The 2007-08 school year budget was presented at a hearing prior to today’s regular board meeting.  The administration requests the approval of the Budget Resolution (General Appropriations Act Resolution for Fiscal Year 2007-08) as presented.  Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Paul Roberts.

2007-08 BUDGET RESOLUTION

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

This yearly resolution is required for all school districts that wish to participate in MHSAA post-season tournaments. The association provides a common set of rules for the orderly administration of interscholastic athletics, which promotes academic integrity and competition equality.  Motion to approve this resolution was made by Jim Stuart, supported by Bob Jenema. 

MHSAA MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

The GEA has asked that the board rescind the maternity leave of absence for Lauren Elliott.  Motion by Paul Roberts supported by Kris Lesley.

RESCINDING OF PRIOR LEAVE REQUEST APPROVAL

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Bill Stevens, Learning Center Custodian, has tendered his resignation due to illness.  Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Bob Jenema to accept the resignation.

EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Jaime Wurm, middle school teacher, as requested a leave of absence for the birth of her child.  Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jon Chase, to accept the leave request as presented.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

Catherine Krupp, bus driver, and Carey Richardson, Primary Center Teacher, have both turned in resignations for their respective positions.  Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Kris Lesley to accept the resignations of Catherine Krupp and Carey Richardson.

EMPLOYEE RESIGNATIONS

 

 

Motion Approved 7-0

 

 

 

The upcoming monthly calendar was reviewed.  Dave Robinson, President, spoke about the sessions he attended when he was at the NSBA Convention. 

DISCUSSIONS

 

 

There being no further questions, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion for adjournment.  Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Kris Lesley.  Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

Kathi Thornton

Recording Secretary