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Grant
Public Schools Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
June 10, 2002
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session on Monday, June 10, 2002 with President, Paul Roberts presiding.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Members Present: Paul Roberts, President; Dave Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary; Patti Gee, Treasurer; Dave Behler, Jim Stuart, Bob Jenema, Trustees.
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT
Administrators Present: Tom Cutler, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Ass't. Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Principals; Joe Schuitema, Ass't. Principal.
OTHERS PRESENT
Others Present: Alice Crispin, Jan Lesley, Pam Gilbert, Lance Jones, Beth Keloneva, Teresa Fetterley and Kristin Keelean.
The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. by President, Paul Roberts.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Jim Stuart to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved 7-0
BUDGET HEARING
Jan Lesley presented information regarding the 2002-2003 budgets.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Patti Gee to approve the consent agenda as presented:
a. Approval of Minutes, May 9 & May 13, 2002
b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
c. Approval of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 7-0
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Tom Cutler, congratulated the softball team and track team for a job well done this year and a date was set for the Board interviews of a Construction Manager for the Fine Arts Center. Interviews are coming along fine for the job postings and negotiations have begun with the support staff union.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Mike Ostyn, Joe Schuitema, Teresa Fetterley, Beth Keloneva and Kristin Keelean gave a presentation to the Board on the Educational Development Plans.
STAFFING RECOMMENDATION
Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Dave Behler to approve the hiring of Lance Jones as Middle School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director.
Motion Approved 7-0
2001-2002 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Motion by Patti Gee supported by Jim Stuart to approve the 2001-2002 budget amendments as presented.
Motion Approved 7-0
2002-2003 BUDGET
Motion by Patti Gee supported by Dave Robinson to approve the 2002- 2003 budget resolution as presented.
GASB-34 FIXED- ASSET CAPITALIZATION PROCEDURE
Motion by Paul Roberts supported by Dave Robinson to approve the GASB -34 Fixed-asset Capitalization Procedure as presented.
Motion Approved 7-0
POLICIES
Motion by Patti Gee supported by Jim Stuart to approve the policies as presented.
0167.2 Closed Session
3120.8 Employment for Extra Curricular Activities
3120.09 Volunteers
4120.09 Volunteers
3242 Professional Growth
3362 Harassment of Staff or Applicants
4362 Harassment of Staff or Applicants
5517 Harassment of Students
6210 Fiscal Planning
6520 Payroll Deductions
6800 System of Accounting
8210 School Calendar
8310 Public Records
8320 Personnel Files
8350 Confidentiality
9800 High School Diplomas to WWII and Korean War Veterans
Motion Approved 7-0
PRELIMINARY QUALIFICATION OF BONDS
Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Patti Gee to approve the application for preliminary qualification of bonds.
Motion Approved 7-0
DISCUSSION
The next board meeting date and the Monthly Board Calendar were discussed.
There being no further business before the Board, President Paul Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alice
C. Crispin
Recording Secretary
Grant Public Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools
met in regular session on Monday, May 13, 2002 with President, Paul Roberts
presiding.
MEMBERS
PRESENT
Board Members Present: Paul Roberts, President; Dave
Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary; Patti Gee, Treasurer; Dave
Behler, Jim Stuart, Bob Jenema, Trustees.
ADMINISTRATORS
PRESENT
Administrators Present: Tom Cutler, Superintendent;
Tom Szocinski, Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Principals; Joe Schuitema, Kurt Mabie,
Ass't. Mabie, Ass't. Principals; John Klever, Community Education Director.
OTHERS PRESENT
Others Present: Alice Crispin, Jan Lesley, Pam
Gilbert, Bruce & Renae Galsterer and
several others.
President, Paul Roberts,
called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion by Patti Gee supported by Dave Robinson to
approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved 7-0
ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Rebecca Jarrell had two of her choirs there to each
sing a couple of songs for the Board.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Motion
by Dave Behler supported by Patti Gee to approve the consent agenda as
presented:
a.
Approval of Minutes, April 8, 2002
b.
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
c.
Approval of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 7-0
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Sheldon Zimmerman, representing
the Grant Athletic Boosters, reported on projects they had completed during the
2001-02 school year and wanted approval to buy two new wrestling mats to have in
place for the beginning of the 2002-03 school year for a total of $15,000.
WRESTLING MATS
Motion
by Dave Behler supported by Bob Jenema to okay the purchasing of two wresting
mats for a total of $15,000 by the Grant Athletic Boosters (money will be
borrowed from the General Fund and then paid back in two installments).
Motion
Approved 7-0
Tom Cutler remarked that we have had a very successful
year in both our Art and Music programs this year.
The annual school election and the District Library election will both be held
on June 10 at the Grant Elementary School.
Mark Walters, Grant Tiger Softball Coach recorded his 300th win (Saturday, May
3rd).
Mrs. Renae Galsterer, new principal for the Grant Primary Center
was introduced to the entire Board.
Dave Behler reported
on the Beaver Island Trip this year.
Dave Behler reported on the Board Policy Committee that
they had met and reviewed the latest NEOLA policy updates and will be voting on
them later.
Building Principal
reports were given
POLICIES
Motion by Jim Stuart supported by Dave Behler to
approve the following policies for first reading:
0167.2
Closed Session
3120.8
Employment for Extra Curricular Activities
3120.09
Volunteers
4120.09
Volunteers
3242
Professional Growth
3362
Harassment of Staff or Applicants
4362
Harassment of Staff or Applicants
5517
Harassment of Students
6210
Fiscal Planning
6520
Payroll Deductions
6800
System of Accounting
8210
School Calendar
8310
Public Records
8320
Personnel Files
8350
Confidentiality
9800
High School Diplomas to WWII and Korean War Veterans
Motion
Approved 7-0
PRIMARY
CENTER PRINCIPAL
Motion
by Dave Behler supported by Patti Gee to approve the hiring of Renae Galsterer
as Principal for the Grant Primary Center.
Motion
Approved 7-0
DISCUSSION
The 2002-03 Proposed Budgets and the Monthly
Board Calendar were discussed. There being no further business before the Board,
President Paul Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alice C. Crispin
Recording Secretary
Grant Public Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools
met in regular session on Monday, April 8, 2002 with President, Paul Roberts
presiding.
Board Members Present:
Paul Roberts, President; Dave Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary;
Patti Gee, Treasurer; Dave Behler, Jim Stuart, Bob Jenema, Trustees.
Administrators Present:
Tom Cutler, Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Wayne Brown,
Principals; Joe Schuitema, Kurt Mabie, Ass't. Principals;
John Klever, Community Education Director.
Others Present: Alice Crispin, Jill Kuebler, Pam Gilbert and several
others.
The meeting was called to
order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:08 p.m. by President, Paul Roberts.
Motion by Patti Gee supported by Dave Behler to
approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved 7-0
Jill Kuebler and four of her students talked to the
Board about the After School Art Club.
Motion
by Dave Robinson supported by Jim Stuart to approve the consent agenda as
presented:
a. Approval
of Minutes, March 11, 2002
b. Approval
of Treasurer’s Report
c. Approval
of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 7-0
Tom Cutler remarked that the preliminary bond
qualification conference has been scheduled for our proposed bond election for the new fine
arts center on May 23 in Lansing. Some
special summer projects were discussed. Six
of our students were named to the "Outstanding Student" in their
respective program at the Career-Tech Center.
Members of the Grant Library
Board spoke regarding the progress of their proposal for the new library
facility.
Jennifer Slater (Ag. Internship)
shared her ideas for doing something with the 20 acres of the old farm
land.
Building Principal reports
were given.
Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Dave Robinson to
approve the bid of H & H Enterprises (Total cost $47,720) to do the athletic
field bleachers.
Motion Approved 7-0
Motion
by Dave Behler supported by Brenda Wilde to amend the motion to approve the bid
of H & H Enterprises to do the athletic field bleachers, but not to exceed
$70,000 (total cost) without going back to the Board for further consideration.
Motion
Approved 7-0
Motion by Patti Gee supported by Bob Jenema to
approve the Resolution Setting Matters To Be Voted On for the annual school
election on June 10, 2002.
Motion Approved 7-0
Motion by Bob Jenema supported by Patti Gee to
approve the Resolution Appointing the
following persons as Election Inspectors for the June 10, 2002 annual school
election.
Precinct #1 - Grant Elementary School
Rose
Eaton
Chair
Alice
Crispin
Member
Mary
Gort
Member
Stuart
Stone
Member
Mary
Booth
Member to arrive at 5:00 p.m.
Peggy
Boyd
Member to arrive at 5:00 p.m.
Linda
Schuitema
Alternate
Rosa
Gonzalez
Alternate
Motion
Approved 7-0
Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Dave Behler to
support the Grant District Library election process as outlined in the provided
resolutions.
Motion Approved 7-0
The Monthly Board Calendar and the Foreign Language
Club Trip were discussed.
There being no further business before the
Board, President Paul Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alice C. Crispin
Recording Secretary
Grant Public Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools met in regular session on Monday, March 11, 2002 with President, Paul Roberts presiding.
Board Members Present: Paul Roberts, President; Dave Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary; Patti Gee, Treasurer; Dave Behler, Jim Stuart, Bob Jenema, Trustees.
Administrators Present: Tom Cutler, Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Wayne Brown, Principals; Joe Schuitema, Kurt Mabie, Ass't. Principals; John Klever, Community Education Director.
Others Present: Alice Crispin, Jan Lesley, Pam Gilbert and several others.
The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.by President, Paul Roberts.
Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Jim Stuart to approve the agenda as presented. Motion Approved 7-0
Academic Spotlight: Karen Munson introduced the Odyssey of the Mind teams that were there to do a presentation for the Board.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Jim Stuart
to approve the consent agenda as presented:
a. Approval of Minutes, February 11 & February 25, 2002
b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
c. Approval of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 7-0
Superintendent's Report: Tom Cutler remarked about the first division ratings for the choir, the band, the high awards for the Odyssey of the Mind students, the wrestling students that went to state, the FFA students that competed at state and also the ending of a great basketball season. The Newaygo County School Board Association dinner meeting is March 14 at Fremont. Paul and Tom attended MASB's Annual Legislative Relations Network Conference in Lansing on March 5. Staffing for 2002-03 school year is pretty well complete.
Reports: Brenda Wilde reported that it was the consensus of the Board Athletic Committee that we add, beginning with the 2002-03 school year, boy's soccer in the fall and girl's soccer in the spring with an eligible participant number of (15 minimum at sign-up) and through-out the season.
Paul Roberts reported on the MASB Legislative Relations Network Conference in Lansing and the ISD Tech. Ed. meeting in Fremont.
Building Principal reports were given.
ACTION ITEMS
Schools of Choice: Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Jim Stuart to
approve our continuing participation in the Newaygo County Schools of Choice
Program. Motion Approved 7-0
Handbook Changes: Motion by Patti Gee supported by Bob Jenema to approve the changes for the 2002-03 Middle School and High School handbooks as presented. Motion Approved 7-0
Fine Arts Center: Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Dave Behler to approve to progress with the preliminary bond loan application process for the Fine Arts Center. Approved 7-0
Soccer Program: Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Patti Gee to approve that soccer (boy'sand girl's) be added to the high school's sport offerings, beginning with the2002-03 school year.
DISCUSSION
The Monthly Board Calendar was discussed.There being no further business
before the Board, President Paul Roberts
declared the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alice C. Crispin
Recording Secretary
Grant
Public Schools Regular
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools
met in regular session on Monday, February 11, 2002 with President, Paul Roberts
presiding.
Board Members Present:
Paul Roberts, President; Dave Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary;
Patti Gee, Treasurer (arrived at 7:25 p.m.) Dave Behler, Jim Stuart, Bob Jenema,
Trustees.
Administrators Present:
Tom Cutler, Superintendent; Tom Szocinski, Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Wayne Brown,
Principals; Joe Schuitema, Ass't. Principal;
John Klever, Community Education Director.
Others Present:
Alice Crispin, Jan Lesley, Pam Gilbert and several others.
The meeting was called to order
with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:02 p.m. by President, Paul Roberts.
Agenda Approval: Motion
by Dave Behler supported by Dave Robinson to approve the agenda as
presented.
Motion Approved 6-0
Academic Spotlight: Josh
Averill, Vanessa Garcia, Laura Kelly and Phil Witte each told the Board why they
liked attending the Grant Learning Center.
Consent
Agenda: Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Jim Stuart to
approve the consent agenda as presented:
a. Approval
of Minutes, January 14 & February 7, 2002
b. Approval
of Treasurer’s Report
c. Approval
of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 6-0
Superintendent’s Report: Tom Cutler and
Paul Roberts presented gifts of appreciation to: Judy Behler
for "School Nurse Day" and to the Principals and Assistant's for
"Principal's Week". Fourteen
students were congratulated on receiving Division I rating at the District Solo
and Ensemble Festival. Community
members spoke to the Board regarding their thoughts on the status of the Soccer
program and to provide future considerations.
Reports:
Patti Gee reported from the District Curriculum and School Improvement Committee
regarding discussions on: Christmas giving activities, January 21 teacher
in-service, ways of improving Kindergarten orientation and screening process,
over-all testing program and the progress of the auditorium project.
All buildings are finished with their North Central Accreditation goals.
Brenda
Wilde reported
from the Board Athletic Committee that they had re-evaluated the position of
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director and the utilization of game managers and
decided to leave it as is.
Building
Principal reports
were given.
Staff
Hired: Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Bob Jenema to
approve the hiring of Devon Conley as High School Social Studies teacher.
Motion
Approved 7-0
Election Date: Motion
by Dave Robinson supported by Jim Stuart to approve the resolution setting the
date of June 10, 2002 for the annual school election.
Motion Approved 7-0
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Brenda Wilde to
ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Grant Education Association
through June, 2005.
Motion Approved 7-0
Discussion:
The
Monthly Board Calendar was discussed.
Adjournment:
There being no further business before the Board,
President Paul Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Cutler
Superintendent of
Schools
Grant
Public Schools Regular
Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools
met in regular session on Monday, January 14, 2002 with President, Paul Roberts
presiding.
Board Members Present: Paul
Roberts, President; Dave Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary;
Patti Gee, Treasurer; Dave Behler, Bob Jenema, Trustees.
Administrators Present:
Tom Cutler, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Ass't. Superintendent of Instruction;
Tom Szocinski, Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Wayne Brown, Principals; Kurt Mabie, Joe Schuitema, Ass't. Principals; John Klever, Community
Education Director.
Others Present: Alice Crispin, Lisa Portell, Pam Gilbert and several
others.
Call to Order:
The
meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. by
President, Paul Roberts.
Agenda Approval: Motion
by Dave Behler supported by Bob Jenema to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved 6-0
Academic Spotlight: Tom
Cutler and Mike Ostyn presented each of the Board members with a plaque for School Board Recognition Month to show appreciation for their
efforts.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Dave Robinson supported by Patti Gee to approve the consent agenda as presented:
a. Approval of Minutes, December 10, 2001 & January 7, 2002
b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
c. Approval of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 6-0
Superintendent’s Report: Tom
Cutler again thanked the members of the Board of Education
for their
service to the students and staff of Grant Public Schools.
The 1st semester ends on Friday, January 18 and no school for
students on Monday, January 21st.
Miscellaneous Reports:
Lisa Portell presented
the Board with a plaque and a check for $10,000 from the Athletic Boosters for their 4th and final payment for
the Fitness Center.
Building Principal reports
were given.
Staff
Hired: Motion by Brenda Wilde supported by Bob Jenema to
approve the hiring of Sara Gordon as Middle School Education Teacher.
Motion
Approved 6-0
Lynn Sanchez: Motion
by Dave Robinson supported by Patti Gee to approve the request for Lynn Sanchez
maternity leave for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year.
Motion Approved 6-0
Discussion:
The
Monthly Board Calendar was discussed.
Executive
Session: President Paul Roberts declared this portion of the
meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. to go into
executive session for the purpose of the evaluation of the Superintendent. Came
back out of executive session at 9:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
There being no further business before the Board,
President Paul Roberts declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Cutler
Superintendent of
Schools
Grant
Public Schools Regular Board of Education
Meeting
The Board of Education of the Grant Public Schools
met in regular session on Monday, December 10, 2001 with President, Paul Roberts
presiding.
Board Members Present:
Paul Roberts, President; Dave Robinson, Vice President; Brenda Wilde, Secretary;
Patti Gee, Treasurer; Jim Stuart, Dave Behler, Robert Jenema, Trustees.
Administrators Present:
Tom Cutler, Superintendent; Mike Ostyn, Ass't. Superintendent of Instruction;
Dee Korson, Duane Jones, Wayne Brown, Principals; Kurt Mabie, Joe Schuitema,
Ass't. Principals; John Klever, Community Education Director.
Others Present:
Alice Crispin, Jan Lesley, John Williams and several others.
Pledge of
Allegiance and Call to Order: The meeting was called to
order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. by President, Paul Roberts.
Agenda Approval: Motion
by Brenda Wilde supported by Patti Gee to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Approved 7-0
Academic Spotlight: Middle
School teachers; Sarah Pregitzer, Julie Wilk, Dan Zimmer and Oatis provided
highlights of their professional development activities of summer 2001 in
Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Consent
Agenda: Motion
by Dave Robinson supported by Jim Stuart to approve the agenda as presented:
a. Approval
of Minutes, November 12, 2001
b. Approval
of Treasurer’s Report
c. Approval
of Payment of Bills
Motion Approved 7-0
Superintendent’s Report: Tom Cutler reported on the many
fine arts activities that staff and have been involved in lately and the excellent job
that has been done. A presentation
(of information) was given on the Newaygo County Regional Technology Funding
Proposal, with a special meeting of the Board set later for discussion.
Reports: Dave Robinson reported
from the Building & Site Committee regarding meetings with Tower, Pinkster,
Titus to discuss plans for a new performing arts center.
Building Principal reports
were given.
Policies: Motion by Dave Behler supported by Bob Jenema
to approve the following policies as presented:
0152
Officers
0155
Committee
0167.1
Voting
2440.01
Educational Achievement - Summer School
2623
Student Assessment
3120
Employment Professional Staff
3217/4217
Dangerous Weapons
3430.01/4430.01
Family and Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA)
5113
Schools of Choice (Version 2)
5320
Immunization
8431
Preparedness Toxic Hazard and Asbestos Hazard
8600
Transportation
7540
Computer Technology and Network
7540.01
Technology Privacy (Version 2)
7540.02
District Web Page
7540.03
Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety
7540.04
Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety
Motion
Approved 7-0
Secondary
Special Education Courses: Motion
by Dave Robinson supported by Patti Gee to approve the following list of
secondary Special Education courses for credit toward graduation:
Special
Education English
Special Education Math
Special
Education Science
Special Education Geography/Economics
Special
Education Government
Special
Education American History
Special
Education Social Studies
Special Education Health/Computers
Special
Education Biology
Special Education Keyboarding
Special
Education Reading
Special Education Michigan History
Work
Success
Individual Living Skills
Individual
Vocational Training (IVT)
Work Study
Motion
Approved 7-0
Discussion: The
Monthly Board Calendar was discussed and the date of January 7, 2002 at 6:00
p.m. was set for a special meeting in the Administration Office.
Adjournment:
There being
no further business before the Board, President Paul Roberts declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas A. Cutler
Superintendent of
Schools
Grant
Public Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting