Board of Education Regular Board Meeting

Grant Public Schools August 14, 2006

The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session on Monday, August 14, 2006 with President, Dave Robinson presiding.

Board Members Present: Dave Robinson, President; Kris Lesley, Secretary; Bob Jenema, Treasurer; and Jill Niewiadomski, Trustee.	MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Members Absent: Jim Stuart, Vice President; Paul Roberts & Jon Chase, Trustees
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 Bob Jenema, supported by Kris Lesley, to approve the agenda as presented.	AGENDA
Motion Approved 4-0
No public comments were offered at this time.	PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Kris Lesley, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. a. Approval of Minutes of July 10, 2006 Regular & Organizational b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c. Approval of Payment of Bills	CONSENT AGENDA
Motion Approved 4-0
Scott Bogner, Superintendent, informed the board of projects completed by the maintenance and custodial staff over the summer. He thanked the custodial and maintenance staff for their hard work in preparing the schools for another year. Upcoming back-to-school events include new teacher orientation and staff development. Mr. Bogner updated the board on the final figures for the foundation allowance. The 7^th grade football team will be playing in the Muskegon Rocket Football League for the 2006-07 school year.	SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and John Klever, Learning Center Director, presented the summer school report to the board. The number of migrant students participating was down this year, but the number of local students increased. Academic focus was on reading and math. Gains were demonstrated in all classrooms. Thanks to all of the staff who made the program such a great success.
Tom Szocinski, High School Principal, informed the board of upcoming back-to-school activities for students at the high school. The high school is working on installing an autodialer which will call parents in the evening to inform them that their student was not in school during the day. An added bonus is the ability to call families and remind them of conferences, elections, and more.	PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, reported that the carpeting is finished in the 7^th grade wing. 5^th grade open house is coming up on August 30^th with the 6^th, 7^th & 8^th on September 14. Joel Schuitema, Elementary School Principal, thanked the custodians for their hard work finishing up their summer schedule. The Elementary welcomes Terry Bennett this year. Several teachers have been in getting their rooms ready for school. Teacher letters are going home to parents this week. Renae Galsterer, Primary Center Principal, thanked the custodians and maintenance personnel for their work in preparing the school for the new year. The Primary Center/Elementary School open house is scheduled for August 30. Teachers will be having an excellent in-service schedule. They will be working on ongoing programming and current best practices. John Klever, Learning Center Director, thanked his custodial staff for getting his building ready for the new school year. The Learning Center will be welcoming new math/science teacher Jonathon Allen this year. Mr. Klever stated his focus this year will be on increasing the number of male students on the honor roll. Dave Robinson, Board President, suggested the board conduct senior exit interviews at the Learning Center as has been done at the high school. The board agreed that that would be a great idea.
This yearly resolution certifies the tax rates for 2006 as approved by the voters of the Grant Public Schools. A motion was made by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Bob Jenema, to approve the following resolution certifying the 2006 tax rates: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be the tax rates for the 2006 tax rolls for the Grant Public Schools, Newaygo, Muskegon, and Kent Counties for the operation of the schools and debt service: SOURCE PURPOSE MILLAGE RATE Voted Operation 18.00 on non- homestead Board Resolution Debt Retirement 7.46 allowable 2004 Debt 3.91 2002 Debt 3.55	CERTIFICATION OF 2006 TAX RATE
Motion Approved 4-0
The School Bond Loan Fund Resolution confirms that the district has taken all necessary action to comply with all legal and procedural requirements for borrowing from the School Bond Loan Fund. Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to approve the resolution as presented.	SCHOOL BOND LOAN FUND RESOLUTION
Motion Approved 4-0
Motion by Dave Robinson, supported by Bob Jenema, 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 4-0
The monthly board calendar was discussed including setting dates for committee meetings. The board members were asked for volunteers to be delegates for the MASB Delegate Assembly. Bob Jenema and Dave Robinson volunteered to attend the assembly. The spring NASB Conference was brought up. President Dave Robinson would like to attend this. The Athletic Boosters needed a letter stating the board authorizes them to conduct charitable gaming events. The board members discussed this and saw no problem with providing this letter.	DISCUSSIONS
There being no further business before the Board, a motion was made by Bob Jenema, supported by Kris Lesley, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathi Thornton Recording Secretary