Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
Grant Public Schools May 12, 2008
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session at the High School Media Center on Monday, May 12, 2008 with President, Dave Robinson presiding.
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Board Members Present: Dave Robinson, President; Jim Stuart, Vice President; Jill Niewiadomski, Secretary; Kris Lesley, Treasurer; Bob Jenema and Paul Roberts, Trustees. |
MEMBERS PRESENT |
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Jon Chase, Trustee |
MEMBERS ABSENT |
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Administrators Present: Scott Bogner, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Assistant Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, H.S. Principal; Dan Simon, H.S./M.S. Assistant Principal; Lance Stray, Athletic Director; Lance Jones, M.S. Principal; Joel Schuitema, Elementary Principal; Renae Galsterer, P.C. Principal; John Klever, Learning Center Director; and Jan Lesley, Finance Director. |
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT |
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Others Present: Kathi Thornton & others. |
OTHERS PRESENT |
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President, Dave Robinson, called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:30 p.m. |
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Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Paul Roberts, to approve the agenda as presented. |
AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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Mr. Jon Allen, Learning Center Math/Science Teacher, presented information regarding the curriculum that is being used at the Learning Center which will put our students in the position to meet state expectations. Mr. Bogner also publicly recognized Steve Bouwkamp as the 2007-08 I Care About Kids award recipient. |
SPOTLIGHT |
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No public comments were offered at this time. |
PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. a. Approval of Minutes of Special Open & Closed Minutes of April 14, 2008, Regular Minutes of April 14, 2008, Agricultural Committee Minutes of April 15, 2008, Transportation and Building & Site Committee Minutes of April 28, 2008, and Finance & Policy Minutes of May 5, 2008. b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c. Approval of Payment of Bills |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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Jim Stuart, Agricultural Committee Chairperson, reported that the Ag Committee met on April 15th and discussed the school forests and school farm. As a result of that meeting, Mr. Stuart would like an action item added to approve entering into a lease agreement to put land at the school farm back into production. |
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Scott Bogner, Superintendent, updated the board on the outlook for next year’s funding through the state. He also reported that the middle school gym lighting project is about completed and that Grant Township and the City of Grant have a tentative 425 agreement in place to allow our police liaison officer jurisdiction at all buildings. |
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT |
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Tom Szocinski, High School Principal, reminded the board of upcoming graduation activities. |
PRINCIPAL REPORTS |
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Lance Jones, Middle School Principal, updated the board on year-end activities happening at the Middle School and invited the board to attend the new Lakes 8 Art/Talent show tomorrow at the Fine Arts Center. |
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Joel Schuitema, Elementary School Principal, informed the board of upcoming activities and invited members of the board to the annual 4th grade Michigan Breakfast on May 19th. |
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Renae Galsterer, Primary Center Principal, reported that the Primary Center is having a busy end of the year and that all is well at the PC. |
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John Klever, Learning Center Director, reported that Amanda Seif is the student of the month at the Learning Center. |
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Jan Lesley, Finance Director, presented the amended budget for the 2007-08 school year. She also presented the proposed budget for the 2008-09 school year. |
BUDGET REPORT |
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The Policy Committee met on May 5, 2008 and is presenting the following bylaws and policies to the entire board for first reading consideration:
Bylaw 0142.4 (revision) Oath of Office Bylaw 0151/0152 (revision) Organizational Meeting Policy 1411 (New) Whistleblower Protection Policy 3211/4211 (New) Whistleblower Protection Policy 3430.01/4430.01 (revision) FMLA Policy 5460 (revised) Graduation Requirements Policy 6520 (revision) Payroll Deductions Policy 8210 (revision) School Calendar Policy 8900 (New) Anti-Fraud Policy 9500 (revision) Relations with Educational Institutions
Motion by Kris Lesley, supported by Jim Stuart, to accept the above-mentioned policy and bylaw revisions and additions for first reading consideration.
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FIRST READING OF NEOLA POLICY REVISIONS AND UPDATES |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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NCRESA has submitted its operating budget for the 2008-09 school year for consideration and approval. Motion by Jill Niewiadomski, supported by Jim Stuart, to approve the annual operating budget for NCRESA as presented. |
NCRESA OPERATING BUDGET APPROVAL |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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A lease agreement is being presented to the board for the purchase of new band equipment through the Conn-Selmer Corporation. Motion by Paul Roberts, supported by Jill Niewiadomski, to approve the lease as presented. |
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CONN-SELMER FOR BAND INSTRUMENTS |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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A motion was made by Jim Stuart, Agricultural Committee Chairperson, to enter into a one year lease to put land back into production at the school farm. Motion supported by Bob Jenema. |
PLANTING OF LAND AT SCHOOL FARM |
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Motion Approved 6-0 |
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The monthly board calendar was discussed along with proposed building and site projects for the summer, election results, upgrading cameras on the busses and a letter received from the city regarding a zoning issue. |
DISCUSSIONS |
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Mr. Andrew Buikema and Mr. Nick Mosley, music teachers for the district, thanked the board for their support of the music program at Grant Public Schools.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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There being no further business before the Board, President Dave Robinson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Bob Jenema, supported by Kris Lesley. President Robinson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathi Thornton Recording Secretary
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