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KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of the Superintendent
1220 Howard Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Telephone: (269) 337-0123 TDD (269) 337-0152
Fax: (269) 337-0149
www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
May 22, 2015
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Kalamazoo Public Schools will be held on
Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 1220
Howard Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Jennie Hill, Secretary
Board of Education
The Board of Trustees, Superintendent and senior staff will have
an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s
office area, and will also discuss any matters that may come before
the Board.
 Please contact the Superintendent’s Office in advance of the meeting if auxiliary aids or services
for individuals with disabilities are needed.
 Official minutes of Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education open meetings are available
for inspection within eight working days of the meeting at the Superintendent’s Office, 1220
Howard Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education Meeting
1220 Howard Street
May 28, 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Attendance
IV.
Announcements and Recognitions
V.
Committee Reports/School Reports
VI.
Correspondence
VII.
Consent Calendar Items
A.
Minutes
May 14, 2015 Regular Meeting
B.
Business and Financial Reports
Purchase Recommendations 2015-48, 2015-49, and 2015-50
C.
Personnel Items
Personnel Changes
D.
Other
VIII.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board (3 minutes individual limit)
IX.
Reports and Recommendations
A. Policy 5.8 – Prohibition of Bullying – Second Reading
B. Resolution Regarding the 2015-2016 Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
(KRESA) Budget
C. Recommendation for Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership
for 2015-2016
D. Administrative Appointment – Principal of Hillside Middle School
E. Administrative Appointment – Coordinator of Bilingual Education, English as a Second
Language, and World Languages
X.
Other Business
XI.
Comments by Trustees/Superintendent
XII.
Closed Session (if needed)
XIII.
Next Regular Board of Education Meeting: Thursday, June 11, 2015
VII.A.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education
1220 Howard Street
May 14, 2015 – Regular Meeting
I.
Call to Order
President Patti Sholler-Barber called the May 14, 2015 regular Board of Education meeting to
order at 7:04 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 1220 Howard Street.
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III.
Attendance
Board members present: Ken Greschak, TiAnna Harrison, Craig Herschleb, Jennie Hill, Carol
McGlinn, Patti Sholler-Barber, and Dr. Martha Warfield. Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice was
also present.
IV.
Announcements and Recognitions
Executive Director of Communications Alex Lee recognized the following Kalamazoo Central
High School athletes: Senior Romeo Riley, runner-up at the MHSAA State Wrestling competition;
and Boys’ Basketball Team District Champions and Regional Finalists: Sophomores Ontario
Burnett, Juniors Prescott Coleman, Devon Daniels, and Jeremiah Richard.
Also recognized, although unable to attend, were Sophomores Isaiah Livers, Bass Ollie, Rog Stein,
and Jeremiah Vincent; Junior Orlando Little; and Seniors Hunter Hale, Jordan Hunt, Nikko
Payton, Anthony White, and Adrian Young.
Also in attendance and introduced by Mr. Lee were Kalamazoo Central High School Principal
Valerie Boggan, Boys’ Basketball Coach Ramsey Nichols, who had been named 2015 Coach of
the Year by the Kalamazoo Gazette, former Wrestling Coach Ron Russo, and current Wrestling
Coach Steve Cramer. The students’ parents, family, and friends in the audience were also
recognized.
V.
School Reports/Committee Reports
Committee Reports
Curriculum Committee – Carol McGlinn, chair, stated that the committee had met on May 6 and
discussed math fluency. She stated that a presentation was given by teachers on ways to embed
math fluency into the curriculum at all grade levels. Ms. McGlinn concluded that the committee
would meet again in the fall.
President Patti Sholler-Barber announced the meeting dates for the remaining committees:
 Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo would meet on May 15;
 Teaching and Learning Council would meet on May 21;
 Wellness Committee would meet on May 21;
 Operations Committee would meet on May 26; and
 Policy Committee would meet on May 26.
School Reports
None.
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VI.
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Correspondence
Secretary Jennie Hill reviewed the correspondence received for the period of May 1, 2015 through
May 14, 2015. (File #19)
VII. Consent Calendar
President Sholler-Barber presented the Consent Calendar items: VII.A. April 30, 2015 Regular
Meeting Minutes; VII.B. Purchase Recommendations 2015-44, 2015-45, 2015-46, and 2015-47;
VII.C. Personnel Changes; and VII.D. Approval of Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural
Affairs (MCACA) Grant Application Submission for Arts in Education Residency (AIER)
Program.
Deputy Superintendent of Business, Communications and Operations Gary Start reviewed the
purchase recommendations:
 2015-44 in the amount of $72,335 for Chromebooks for student use at Washington
Writers’ Academy from Washington’s School Improvement Grant;
 2015-45 in the amount of $1,205,412 for thirteen (13) 2015 International School Buses
from the 2010 bond;
 2015-46 in the amount of $583,110 for 570 HP EliteDesk 800 PCs for all middle and high
school computer labs from the 2010 bond; and
 2015-47 in the amount of $1,077,030 for Chromebooks and charging storage units for
student use at 13 elementary schools from the 2010 bond.
MOTION: Implied to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Board comments: None.
Audience comments: None.
Disposition: Voice vote: motion carried, 7-yes, 0-no, 0-abstentions.
VIII. Persons Requesting to Address the Board
None.
IX.
Reports and Recommendations
A. Policy 5.8 – Prohibition of Bullying – First Reading
Policy Committee Chairperson Craig Herschleb explained that proposed policy changes are
introduced, discussed, and modified accordingly, and then brought back for a second reading
and vote. He explained that the changes to Policy 5.8 were to include cyberbullying, which
was now required by state law. The proposed revised Policy 5.8 is:
Policy:
The District strictly prohibits the bullying and cyberbullying of a district pupil, and also
prohibits the retaliation or false accusation against a target of bullying, a witness, or another
person with reliable information about an act of bullying. All students are protected under this
policy; bullying is prohibited at school regardless of its subject matter or motivating animus.
As defined within MCL §380.1310b, bullying is any written, verbal, or physical act, or any
electronic communication, including, but not limited to, cyberbullying, that is intended to
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harm, or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm, one or more students either
directly or indirectly by doing any of the following:
1. Substantially interfering with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one or
more students.
2. Adversely affecting the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the school
district’s or public school’s educational programs or activities by placing the student in
reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing substantial emotional distress.
3. Having an actual and substantial detrimental effect on a student’s physical or mental
health.
4. Causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation
of the school.
Cyberbullying means any electronic communication that is intended or that a reasonable
person would know is likely to harm one or more pupils either directly or indirectly by doing
any of the elements described in sections 1 through 4 above.
The District will not tolerate or condone any act of bullying and/or cyberbullying,
regardless of the motive, including, but not limited to, bias or discrimination toward any
person on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender
identification, height, weight, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,
and/or any other distinguishing characteristics or association with another person who has, or
is perceived to have, any distinguishing characteristic.
Bullying is prohibited “at school,” meaning on school premises, at school-sponsored
activities or events, on a school bus or related vehicle, at official bus stops, or on a
telecommunications access device or service provider owned by or under the school’s control.
“Telecommunications access device” and “telecommunications service provider” mean those
terms as defined in Section 219a of the Penal Code (MCL §750.219a). Subject to any
applicable law and this policy, bullying that does not occur at school but occurs off school
campus, including “cyberbullying,” may be subject to disciplinary action if it causes harm to
pupils or a substantial disruption to the educational environment as defined in items 1 through
4 above.
The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented in
compliance with Public Act 241 of 2011.
Specifics
1. This policy shall annually be circulated in all school buildings and departments, discussed
with students, incorporated into student handbooks, and posted on the District’s website.
2. Reports or complaints of bullying or cyberbullying shall be filed with the building
principal, assistant superintendent of student services, or their designees, as described
within the Student Code of Conduct and/or Administrators’ Handbook. The District
strongly encourages reports or complaints of bullying to be filed promptly after it is
believed that bullying has occurred. Except for District staff, who are involved in the
investigation and determination of a bullying or cyberbullying incident, the District will
maintain the confidentiality of an individual who reports an act of bullying.
3. Upon receipt of a report or complaint of any act of bullying, the principal or principal’s
designee shall promptly investigate and document the findings and consequences, if any,
and where appropriate, take corrective action.
4. In the event an investigation finds that bullying has occurred, the principal or principal’s
designee shall promptly notify the parent or legal guardian of the victim(s) of the bullying,
and the parent or legal guardian of the perpetrator(s) of the bullying.
5. Each school shall document any prohibited incident of bullying that is reported and any
resulting disciplinary consequences.
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7.
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All verified incidents of bullying and cyberbullying and the resulting consequences,
including discipline and referrals, shall be annually reported to the Board of Education.
On an annual basis, the District shall report incidents of bullying to the Michigan
Department of Education (MDE) according to the form and procedures established by the
MDE.
Board Discussion: None.
Audience Comments: None.
B. Resolution Authorizing 2015 Refunding Bonds
Deputy Superintendent Start explained that this was a matter of paying off bonds and then
refinancing at a lower rate of interest. He stated that the KPS financial advisor believed that
the net savings would be approximately $4 million, and that these savings would be used to
lightly decrease future millage rates, which would be a savings for our taxpayers.
MOTION: It was moved by Trustee McGlinn, and supported by Trustee Dr. Warfield, that
the Board adopt the resolution authorizing 2015 refunding bonds
Board Comments: None.
Audience comments: None.
Disposition: Roll call vote: motion carried, 7-yes, 0-no, 0-absentions.
C. Administrative Appointment – Athletic Director of Kalamazoo Central High School
(added on the floor)
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Sheila Dorsey read the recommendation to
appoint Ms. Wendy Bridges as Athletic Director of Kalamazoo Central High School.
MOTION: Moved by Trustee Greschak, supported by Trustee Herschleb, to appoint Ms.
Wendy Bridges as Athletic Director of Kalamazoo Central High School.
Board discussion: None.
Audience comments: None.
Disposition: Roll call vote: motion carried, 7-yes, 0-no, 0-abstentions.
X.
Other Business
None.
XI.
Comments by Trustees
Craig Herschleb stated that he had had the opportunity to attend the KPS All-City Orchestra
concert on May 11. He explained that the orchestras from Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
and Hillside Middle School combined and played two pieces, followed by the combined orchestras
of Kalamazoo Central High School and Loy Norrix High School, which played three pieces.
Finally, all four orchestras combined to play an additional three pieces. Mr. Herschleb stated that it
was a wonderful concert. He also noted that the passage of the local special education millage
would help to ensure that programs such as this would not have to be cut, and thanked the voters
for their support of the millage.
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Mr. Herschleb announced that Thursday, May 21, would be the spring Girls on the Run 5K in
downtown Kalamazoo. He explained that over 2,000 girls, community runners, and spectators
cheering them on would be in Kalamazoo and encouraged everyone to come out in support of the
girls. Mr. Herschleb noted that the Kalamazoo Girls on the Run was one of the largest in the
nation.
Carol McGlinn thanked the voters for coming out in support of the countywide special education
millage. She noted that campaigning for the millage had been tough due to the state’s Proposal 1
being on the same ballot. Ms. McGlinn expressed her appreciation that Kalamazoo County citizens
understand the value of education and how important it is to properly fund public education. She
expressed her hope that the need for proper funding of public education would be acted on by the
legislators in Lansing.
Dr. Martha Warfield noted what a phenomenal county we live in, and thanked everyone who
supported the special education millage. She stated that it was evident that a lot of people care
about the students in Kalamazoo County.
Dr. Warfield acknowledged a special person, her sister, Phyllis Seabolt, who had celebrated her
90th birthday on May 4. She explained that her sister was the first African American secondary
teacher in KPS and had taught until 1970, at which time she went to Western Michigan University
and taught for an additional 17 years. Dr. Warfield noted that Phyllis had had to prove that she
could teach, so when she first started at KPS there was a supervisor in the room and she was
treated like a student teacher. Dr. Warfield stated that her sister had made many special
contributions to KPS.
Jennie Hill thanked the voters for passing the special education millage and noted that it showed
the community support and trust in public education for all students.
Ms. Hill congratulated Kalamazoo Central High School seniors Demetria Webster and Jacob
Caruso and Loy Norrix High School seniors Lauren Dougherty and Lyric Kleber for their B’nai
B’rith Scholar-Athlete awards.
Patti Sholler-Barber congratulated the KPS students who were recently awarded YWCA Young
Women of Achievement Awards.
Ms. Sholler-Barber noted that farewell and moving up ceremonies would be taking place in
elementary and middle schools, and high school graduations would be held the first week in June.
She reminded students to continue their hard work at school and not to let up as the school year
drew to a close.
Ms. Sholler-Barber thanked the voters for the countywide effort in support of the special education
millage that was passed on May 5. She noted that public education continues to receive fewer
funds from the state of Michigan, and that passage of the countywide special education millage
was an outstanding effort in a child-friendly county. She thanked everyone who had spent long
hours working on the millage and the community groups that had supported the effort in many
ways.
Ms. Sholler-Barber concluded her remarks by complimenting the student artwork on display in the
KPS administration building, and noted that the Art Hop reception on May 1 had been great.
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Comments by the Superintendent
Dr. Rice stated that the KPS All-City Orchestra concert had been outstanding.
Dr. Rice extended his congratulations to Phyllis Seabolt on her recent birthday. He stated that she
was an inspiration and a natural teacher.
Dr. Rice thanked the voters, the KPS Board of Education, community supporters and
organizations, KPS staff, Deputy Superintendent Gary Start, Facilities Management Executive
Assistant Karen Jackson, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Cindy Green, and
Executive Supervisor of Transportation and Operations Terri Aman, who were very important in
informing the community about the special education millage. He also expressed his appreciation
to the other public school districts in Kalamazoo County that had also had their share of votes in
support of the special education millage. Dr. Rice explained that it was helpful to have pools of
votes from a wide range of areas throughout Kalamazoo County. He thanked the adjacent
communities for their support, and noted that the children were the winners.
XII. Closed Session
President Sholler-Barber did not ask for a motion to move into closed session and adjourned the
meeting at 7:33 p.m.
XIII. President Sholler-Barber announced the next regular Board of Education meeting date: Thursday,
May 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lee Miller, Recording Secretary
on behalf of Jennie Hill,
Secretary, Board of Education
VII.B.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of the Superintendent
TO:
Board of Trustees
FROM:
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., Superintendent
DATE:
May 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Attached Purchase Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve the purchases reflected on
the attached Purchase Recommendation Data Sheets.
RATIONALE:
In general, purchases greater than $23,126 for materials, supplies,
equipment, building construction, renovation, or repair are brought before
the Board for approval.
The attached Purchase Recommendation Data Sheets include all purchases
that require approval at this time. Aspects of the purchase that are
considered significant to the decision-making process are outlined on the
data sheet.
VII.B.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION DATA SHEET
Board Meeting Date: May 28, 2015
Request Number:
2015-48
Amount:
$132,000.00
Item: Milwood Elementary School Demolition Package
Cost Center: 2013 Bond
Cost Center Representative(s) Attending Board Meeting: Al Tyler
Description of Need:
The north building, constructed in 1921, and the abandoned boiler house are being demolished to make
room for a new building addition.
Vendor: Pitsch Companies
Grand Rapids, MI
Number of Proposals Requested: 16
Low Bid Accepted: Yes
Additional Information:
Budget:
$145,685.00
Base Bid:
Contingency:
$122,000.00
10,000.00
$132,000.00
Under/(Over):
$ 13,685.00
Received: 5
VII.B.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION DATA SHEET
Board Meeting Date: May 28, 2015
Request Number:
2015-49
Amount:
$345,734.31
Item: Audio and Video Enhancement Systems for Northeastern Elementary School and Greenwood
Elementary School
Cost Center:
2013 Bond
Cost Center Representative(s) attending Board meeting: Nathan McLaughlin
Description of Need:
This purchase is for the equipment and installation of audio and video enhancement systems for
classrooms, labs, and cafeteria spaces at Northeastern Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary
School.
Vendor: TPC Technologies
Niles, MI
Number of Proposals Requested: 250+
Received: 2
Low Bid Accepted? Yes
Additional Information:
Base Bid Amount:
Contingency 10%:
$314,303.92
31,430.39
Total:
$345,734.31
The 2013 bond included a district-wide budget for the purchase and installation of audio-visual
enhancement systems. This purchase is within the overall parameters of that budget.
VII.B.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION DATA SHEET
Board Meeting Date: May 28, 2015
Request Number:
2015-50
Amount:
$713,332.08
Item: Audio and Video Enhancement Systems for Indian Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln
International Studies School, and Winchell Elementary School.
Cost Center:
2013 Bond
Cost Center Representative(s) attending Board meeting: Nathan McLaughlin
Description of Need:
This purchase is for the equipment and installation of audio and video enhancement systems for
classrooms, labs, and cafeteria spaces at Indian Prairie Elementary School, Lincoln International Studies
School, and Winchell Elementary School.
Vendor: MOSS Telecom
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Number of Proposals Requested: 250+
Received: 2
Low Bid Accepted? Yes
Additional Information:
Base Bid Amount:
Contingency 10%:
$648,483.71
$ 64,848.37
Total:
$713,332.08
The 2013 bond included a district-wide budget for the purchase and installation of audio-visual
enhancement systems. This purchase is within the overall parameters of that budget.
VII.C.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOL
Office of the Superintendent
TO:
Board of Trustees
FROM:
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., Superintendent
DATE:
May 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
Personnel Changes
RECOMMENDATION:
I.
Employment
A.
Professional/Management
Joseph Thorstenson, Director of Research, Kalamazoo Area Math and Science
Center, effective at the start of the 2015-2016 school year
Colleen Chapoton, Biology Teacher, Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center,
effective at the start of the 2015-2016 school year
Aaron Beery, Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher, Linden
Grove Middle School, effective at the start of the 2015-2016 school year
Heidi Ali, Special Education Resource Room Teacher, Milwood Elementary
School, effective at the start of the 2015-2016 school year
B.
II.
Classified
Leaves of Absence
A.
Professional/Management
B.
IV.
Classified
Elizabeth Jasiak, Assistant Payroll Supervisor, Business and Finance, 5-26-2015
Promotions/Key Transfers
A.
Professional/Management
B.
III.
It is recommended that the Board approve the following employment changes:
Classified
Terminations
A.
Professional/Management
Jessica Chatman, Kindergarten Teacher, Northeastern Elementary School,
6-11-2015 (resigned)
B.
Classified
Lindsey Crandle, Bilingual Home School Liaison, Bilingual/Migrant Program,
5-22-2015 (resigned)
Konnie Hopson, 10-Month Lead Secretary, Middle School Alternative Learning
Program, 5-15-2015 (resigned)
Winifred Perla, Bilingual Paraprofessional, Kalamazoo Central High School,
6-11-2015 (resigned)
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V.
Termination from Leave of Absence
A.
Professional/Management
B.
VI.
Classified
Return from Leave of Absence
A.
Professional/Management
B.
Classified
IX.A.
POLICY
of the
BOARD OF EDUCATION
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
5.8 Prohibition of Bullying
The District strictly prohibits the bullying and cyberbullying of a district pupil, and also prohibits
the retaliation or false accusation against a target of bullying, a witness, or another person with
reliable information about an act of bullying. All students are protected under this policy;
bullying is prohibited at school regardless of its subject matter or motivating animus.
As defined within MCL §380.1310b, bullying is any written, verbal, or physical act, or any
electronic communication, including, but not limited to, cyberbullying, that is intended to harm,
or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm, one or more students either directly or
indirectly by doing any of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Substantially interfering with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of
one or more students.
Adversely affecting the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the
school district’s or public school’s educational programs or activities by placing
the student in reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing substantial
emotional distress.
Having an actual and substantial detrimental effect on a student’s physical or
mental health.
Causing substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly
operation of the school.
Cyberbullying means any electronic communication that is intended or that a reasonable person
would know is likely to harm one or more pupils either directly or indirectly by doing any of the
elements described in sections 1 through 4 above.
The District will not tolerate or condone any act of bullying and/or cyberbullying, regardless of
the motive including, but not limited to, bias or discrimination toward any person on the basis of
religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identification, height, weight,
familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, and/or any other distinguishing
characteristics or association with another person who has, or is perceived to have, any
distinguishing characteristic.
Bullying is prohibited “at school,” meaning on school premises, at school-sponsored activities or
events, on a school bus or related vehicle, at official bus stops, or on a telecommunications
access device or service provider owned by or under the school’s control. “Telecommunications
access device” and “telecommunications service provider” mean those terms as defined in
Section 219a of the Penal Code (MCL §750.219a). Subject to any applicable law and this
policy, bullying that does not occur at school but occurs off school campus, including “cyber-
IX.A.
bullying,” may be subject to disciplinary action if it causes harm to pupils or a substantial
disruption to the educational environment as defined in items 1 through 4 above.
The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented in compliance
with Public Act 241 of 2011.
Specifics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ref:
This policy shall annually be circulated in all school buildings and departments,
discussed with students, incorporated into student handbooks, and posted on the
District’s website.
Reports or complaints of bullying or cyberbullying shall be filed with the building
principal, assistant superintendent of student services, or their designees, as
described within the Student Code of Conduct and/or Administrators’ Handbook.
The District strongly encourages reports or complaints of bullying to be filed
promptly after it is believed that bullying has occurred. Except for District staff,
who are involved in the investigation and determination of a bullying or
cyberbullying incident, the District will maintain the confidentiality of an
individual who reports an act of bullying.
Upon receipt of a report or complaint of any act of bullying, the principal or
principal’s designee shall promptly investigate and document the findings and
consequences, if any, and where appropriate, take corrective action.
In the event an investigation finds that bullying has occurred, the principal or
principal’s designee shall promptly notify the parent or legal guardian of the
victim(s) of the bullying, and the parent or legal guardian of the perpetrator(s) of
the bullying.
Each school shall document any prohibited incident of bullying that is reported
and any resulting disciplinary consequences.
All verified incidents of bullying and cyberbullying and the resulting
consequences, including discipline and referrals, shall be annually reported to the
Board of Education.
On an annual basis, the District shall report incidents of bullying to the Michigan
Department of Education (MDE) according to the form and procedures
established by the MDE.
MCL §380.1310b as amended.
Adopted: April 26, 2012
First Reading: May 14, 2015
Second Reading May 28, 2015
This policy supersedes all other policies on this issue.
IX.B.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of the Superintendent
TO:
Board of Trustees
FROM:
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., Superintendent
DATE:
May 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution Regarding the 2015-2016 Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
(KRESA) Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Kalamazoo
Regional Educational Service Agency General Education Fund Budget.
RATIONALE:
In accordance with Section 380.624 of the Revised School Code, the
Board must adopt a resolution expressing its support or disapproval of
the proposed Intermediate School District (ISD) budget, and must submit
to the ISD Board any specific objections and proposed changes that the
Board may have to the budget prior to June 1, 2015.
The KRESA budget materials are attached.
IX.B.
RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL DISTRICT VOTE ON ISD BUDGET
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (“ISD”)
GENERAL EDUCATION FUND BUDGET
RESOLUTION
A regular meeting of the Board of Education for Kalamazoo Public Schools was held at
the administration building, 1220 Howard Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 28, 2015 at 7:00
p.m.
Members present were: Ken Greschak, TiAnna Harrison, Craig Herschleb, Jennie Hill,
Carol McGlinn, Patti Sholler-Barber, and Dr. Martha Warfield.
Members absent: None
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Member
and seconded by Member
.
WHEREAS:
This Board received the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency General
Education Fund Budget on or before May 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS:
In accordance with Section 380.624 of the Revised School Code, this Board must
now adopt a resolution expressing its support or disapproval of the proposed ISD
budget, and must submit to the ISD Board any specific objections and/or proposed
changes the Board may have to the budget prior to June 1, 2015.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The ISD General Education Fund Budget for the 2015-2016 school year be
(“supported” or “disapproved for the reasons attached hereto”), and that the Secretary
of the Board is hereby directed to submit a copy of this Resolution to the Secretary of
the ISD Board of Education, along with any specific objections or proposed changes
to the budget.
Ayes:
Members
Nays:
Members
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Motion declared ADOPTED/NOT ADOPTED.
The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Education for
Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, Michigan hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Board at a regular meeting held on May 28, 2015,
the original of which resolution is a part of the Board’s minutes, and further certifies that notice
of the meeting was given to the public under the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended.
Signed:
Jennifer A. Hill,
Secretary, Board of Education
Kalamazoo Public Schools
IX.C.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of the Superintendent
TO:
Board of Trustees
FROM:
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D.
DATE:
May 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
2015-2016 Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the Resolution for
Membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association
(MHSAA) for 2015-2016.
RATIONALE:
Each year, school districts that want to host events and/or have their
secondary school students participate in MHSAA-sponsored state
meets and tournaments must apply for and receive membership in the
MHSAA.
Kalamazoo Public Schools students have benefited from participation
in meets and tournaments in a variety of sports with other schools
throughout the region for many years. There is no cost to the district
for membership. Renewal of the membership will ensure our
continued participation in 2015-2016.
IX.D.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of the Superintendent
TO:
Board of Trustees
FROM:
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D.
DATE:
May 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
Administrative Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board appoint Mr. Atiba McKissack to the
position of Principal at Hillside Middle School.
RATIONALE:
This recommendation completes a thorough process used to select the
candidate for this position. The job was posted internally and externally,
and all qualified applicants were considered.
Interviews were conducted by teams consisting of Assistant
Superintendent of Human Resources Sheila Dorsey; Assistant
Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services Dr. Deborah
Piotrowski; Director of Secondary Education Johnny Edwards;
Coordinator of Student Services Nkenge Bergan; Principal of The
Woodward School for Technology and Research Frank Rocco; Hillside
Middle School teachers Erin Hafer, Matthew LaFeve, and Jennifer Finta;
and parents Anne Nower, Wendy Ranson-Hodgkins and Anthony
Bradley.
Mr. McKissack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and a
master’s degree in educational leadership/K-12 principalship from
Western Michigan University.
Mr. McKissack has worked as the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
at Loy Norrix High School for the past two years. For two years before
his work as dean, he served as an assistant principal at Loy Norrix High
School. Previously, he was a teacher for 11 years, four in the Detroit
Public Schools as an elementary teacher and middle school industrial arts
teacher, and seven years as an industrial arts teacher in Kalamazoo
Public Schools (KPS). He then spent a year and a half as the technology
integration teacher at Milwood Magnet School: A Center for Math,
Science and Technology until he joined the Teaching and Learning
Services Department as the KPS Instructional Technology Teacher
Leader in 2009.
Mr. McKissack was a member of the Kalamazoo Public Schools
Aspiring Administrators’ Academy, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor
Society, the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning, and
the lead facilitator of the KPS Technology Curriculum Writing Team. He
has served as a program facilitator for Gaining Early Awareness and
Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) as well as a mentor
teacher to new teachers.
IX.E.
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of the Superintendent
TO:
Board of Trustees
FROM:
Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., Superintendent
DATE:
May 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
Administrative Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board appoint Scott Hunsinger to the position
of Coordinator of Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language,
and World Languages.
RATIONALE:
This recommendation completes a thorough process used to select the
candidate for this position. The job was posted internally and externally,
and all qualified applicants were considered.
Interviews were conducted by teams consisting of Assistant
Superintendent of Human Resources Sheila Dorsey; Assistant
Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services Dr. Deborah
Piotrowski; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Cindy Green;
Director of Secondary Education Johnny Edwards; Secretary of the
Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, and World
Languages Program Holly Perkins; and Director of Curriculum and
Instruction Dr. Terina Harvey.
Mr. Hunsinger graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with honors from
Kalamazoo College, where he majored in Spanish literature and minored
in social science. He completed his master’s degree in educational
leadership from Western Michigan University.
Mr. Hunsinger has worked as the Interim Coordinator of Bilingual
Education, English as a Second Language, and World Languages at
Kalamazoo Public Schools for the past year. Previously, he worked at
Hillside Middle School as a Spanish and social studies teacher for 19
years.
Mr. Hunsinger has been very active at Hillside Middle School, where he
served as a School Improvement Co-chair and student-teacher mentor,
and in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, where he has done curriculum
writing and teacher training.