Board of Education Regular Board Meeting

Grant Public Schools August 13, 2007

The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session on Monday, August 13, 2007 with President, Dave Robinson presiding.

Board Members Present: Dave Robinson, President; Jim Stuart, Vice President; Kris Lesley, Treasurer, Bob Jenema, and Paul Roberts, Trustees.	MEMBERS PRESENT
Jill Niewiadomski, Secretary and Jon Chase, Trustee	MEMBERS ABSENT
Administrators Present: Scott Bogner, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, H.S. Principal; Scott Cousineau, H.S. Assistant Principal; Lance Stray, Athletic Director; 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 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Paul Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented.	AGENDA
Motion Approved 5-0
Laura Cole, 12386 Oak Ave., asked questions regarding MRSA training in the schools.	PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. a. Approval of Organizational and Regular Minutes of June 9, 2007. b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c. Approval of Payment of Bills	CONSENT AGENDA
Motion Approved 5-0
Scott Bogner, Superintendent, informed the board that the summer building & site projects were coming along nicely. The elementary 3^rd grade tile is just about finished and the middle school tile is set to start tomorrow. Mr. Bogner expressed his appreciation for the hard work that the custodial and maintenance staff has put forth this summer in getting the district ready for the new school year. New radios have been installed in the buses. Signed agreements are on file for AYSO and Rocket Football for the use of school facilities. Mrs. Jan Lesley, Finance Director, informed the board of the impending need to borrow for cash flow reasons.	SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, reported that the summer school program was very successful this year. We had a total of 176 students participate. Reading and math were the focus of the program and all students showed gains.	SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT
Tom Szocinski, High School Principal, reported that the high school is just about ready to receive students back for the new year. Students will be coming in the week of August 20 to pick up schedules, get pictures, lockers, etc.	PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, reported that the 5^th grade open house is coming up on August 29^th. The 6^th-8^th grade will have theirs on September 13. New this year, the middle school will be operating on six-week classes and they will no longer be team-teaching.
Joel Schuitema, Elementary School Principal, reported that the new computer lab is in. He thanked the custodial staff for their hard work.
Renae Galsterer, Primary Center Principal, reported that student letters will be going home tomorrow. The PC open house is August 29. There is a lot of excitement at the PC as several teachers new to the Primary Center are busy setting up their rooms.
John Klever, Learning Center Director, reported that the Learning Center’s major focus this year will be setting the groundwork so that students will have the foundation that will enable them to succeed and meet the state-mandated graduation requirements.
It is recommended by the administration that we follow the advice of the consultant we hired to analyze our lunch program and increase the school lunch prices as follows: High School $2.50 Middle School $2.25 EL/PC $2.00 Staff $3.00 Milk $ .40 Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Paul Roberts to increase lunch prices as recommended.	LUNCH PRICE INCREASE
Motion Approved 5-0

This yearly resolution certifies the tax rates for 2007 as approved by the voters of the Grant Public Schools. A motion was made by Jim Stuart, supported by Kris Lesley, to approve the following resolution certifying the 2007 tax rates: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be the tax rates for the 2007 tax rolls for the Grant Public Schools, Newaygo, Muskegon, and Kent Counties for the operation of the schools and debt service:	2007 TAX RATE CERTIFICATION
SOURCE PURPOSE MILLAGE RATE Voted Operation 18.00 on non-homestead Board Resolution Debt Retirement 7.46 allowable 2002 Debt 3.65 2003 Debt 3.81
Motion Approved 5-0
Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Paul Roberts, to select Steve Zinger as the Grant Public Schools’ Board of Education selection for MASB Board of Directors Election.	MASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Motion Approved 5-0
Brenda Wilde, aide at the high school, has resigned her position effective August 7, 2007. Motion by Jim Stuart, supported by Paul Roberts, to accept the resignation as presented.	EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION
Motion Approved 5-0
The upcoming monthly calendar was discussed along with appointing representatives for the 2007 MASB Delegate Assembly. Bob Jenema will be our voting delegate, with Dave Robinson being an alternate.	DISCUSSIONS
There being no further business before the Board, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Paul Roberts supported by Kris Lesley. President Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathi Thornton Recording Secretary