Board of Education                                                                       Regular Board Meeting

Grant Public Schools                                                                                      July 10, 2006

 

The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session on Monday, July 10, 2006 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; Renae Galsterer, P.C. Principal; 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 7:10 p.m.  

 

 

Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Jill Niewiadomski to approve the agenda as presented.

AGENDA

 

 

Motion Approved 6-0

 

 

 

Mr. Vern Piper addressed the Board regarding 7th & 8th Grade football.  A meeting was set with the superintendent so that Mr. Piper could discuss concerns.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

 

Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

     a.  Approval of Minutes of June 12, 2006

     b.  Approval of Treasurer’s Report

     c.  Approval of Payment of Bills

CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

Motion Approved 6-0

 

 

 

Scott Bogner welcomed all to a new school year.  He informed the board that the auditor will be on-site next week for his yearly audit.  The legislature decided we will get $210 per student added to our state aide.  Unfortunately, the increase doesn’t cover the increase in operational costs for the upcoming year.  Mr. Bogner discussed the results of Adequate Yearly Progress for the district.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

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 RESOLUTION

 

 

Motion Approved 6-0

 

 

 

Interviews for the high school special education teaching position have concluded and the Administration presents Jennifer Klunder (Byland) for approval to fill that vacancy.  Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to hire Jennifer Klunder (Byland) as high school special education teacher.

STAFFING RECOMMENDATION

 

 

Motion Approved 6-0

 

 

 

Theresa Bonk, PC & EL Media Specialist, and Carey Richardson, PC Teacher, have both requested a leave of absence in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve both leaves of absence.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

 

 

Motion Approved 6-0

 

 

 

Mr. Bogner went over the monthly board calendar.  At the August board meeting the board will discuss Certification of Taxes, the summer school program, and anticipated State Aid borrowing.

DISCUSSIONS

 

 

There being no further business before the Board, President Dave Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Kathi Thornton

Recording Secretary