CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES The Board of Education regular meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. in the high school LRC located at 340 East Michigan Avenue, Clinton, Michigan, on Monday, March 16, 2015 by President Jeff Clark. The pledge of allegiance was recited. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Clark; Shirley Harris; Wanda Heinz; Kelly Schmidt; Kevin Ward; Dale Wingerd MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Kelly GUESTS PRESENT: Jennifer Adams; Steven Adams; Pattie Allen; Kevin Beazley; Ted Burton; Beverly Dettloff; Marla Erickson; Mary Fisher; Dan Jurasek; Les Kopka; Laura Krzyzaniak; Ann Lacasse; Bill McKeever; Therese McKeever; Karen Perez; Nito Ramos; Carma Roesch; Rodd Roesch; Katie Rothman; Larry Rothman; Lori Ruhl; Michael Ruhl; Sarah Schemanske; Tara Schnaidt; Mark & Ty Smith; Shannon Spence; Matt Stanfield; Amanda Strand; Terrance R. Strand, II; Deidra Thelen; Carol Wahl; Mike Walters; Jan Wegner; Jessica Wilson Consent Docket Shirley Harris moved to accept the consent docket consisting of the minutes from the February 16, 2015 regular meeting, the February 21, February 23, and March 10, 2015 special meetings; cash positions; monthly budget report; and monthly bills in the amount of $835,594.01 including payroll. Supported by Wanda Heinz. All aye; motion carried. Student Recognition Elementary Honors Choir – Ms. Cameron directed 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students Adin Becker, Allison Bowles, Mykell Brodie, Sarah Conway, Samantha Coots, Jared Couture, Kailyn Demetriou, Griffin Faulkner, Lucas Goodman, Kamren Jones, Elise Kruse, Tennessee Lawler, Cassandra McNatt, Leanne Mercier, Katherine Monell, Mallory Roesch, Brynn Ruhl, Paige Shankland, Daygan Wortley, and Mia Yakubesan in “Yonder Come Day” and “Share a Dream.” This was the first year that students were selected by auditions. Ms. Cameron informed members that the choir will also be performing on Little League Opening Day. Employees of the Month – J. Fielder & T. George Jeremy Fielder and Tyler George, high school teachers, were selected as “Employees of the Month.” Jeremy and Tyler were recognized by Jessica Wilson, Lucas Wilson Agency of MEEMIC Insurance. They were nominated by Kevin Beazley, High School Principal, who stated, “Tyler and Jeremy are chairpersons for the School Improvement team at CHS. They are in charge of making sure CHS is supporting state, federal and local interests along with the strategic plan. Their primary objective is to create a school that works toward continuous improvement, ensure that all students meet individual goals for progress, and improve school climate and culture. Tyler and Jeremy both use data to drive instruction which, in turn, they use to help staff track and analyze data. Both have been an integral part of the team to help organize professional development and implement technology into daily lessons, which further students for success in the 21st century. Their leadership has helped CHS focus on data-driven teamwork, high-quality carefully-aligned lessons and instructional units. This is the product of teamwork. Thank you for your dedication and all you do for CHS!” Safety Town Rotarians Les Kopka and Steve Adams presented donations to Mimi Scott, Preschool Director, for the Safety Town program. Rotary has been very generous with providing a new chalk marker and pedestrian street signs this year. Rotary had also previously donated $3,000 for 2 years to cover bike helmets, tshirts and first aid kits. This year the program will be June 16 – June 27; 2 hours/day at a cost of $45. Information was distributed in the kindergarten packet. Committee Reports Policy/Bylaws – Policies will be reviewed for the second of three readings. Buildings & Grounds – There was no meeting. Finance – There was no meeting. Personnel – There was no meeting. Technology – Kudos were given to Adam Covell who has been working tirelessly on IT systems. The group is continuing its work on the Tech Grant. Lenawee County School Board Association – The CBA classes scheduled for March were cancelled, due to low numbers. Public Comment Val Wilson thanked the Board for allowing staff to participate in the tech visit, and also thanked them for their support for the Leader in Me program. Marla Erickson asked if the Board had a plan related to the district’s fund equity. President Clark indicated since the threshold is currently below the directed Board policy, it is of the highest priority and is being monitored closely. Carma Roesch gave an update on Girls on the Run. She also indicated there has been a statue donation to the library. Vicki Coscarelli thanked Jeff Clark and Kevin Ward for reading to the students in the elementary. Softball Trip The varsity softball team has requested two overnight trips – one Friday, April 24 to Battle Creek and one Friday, May 22 to Frankenmuth. Wanda Heinz moved that the overnight trips be approved as presented. Supported by Shirley Harris. All aye; motion carried. Focus School Report Val Wilson reviewed the second round of data related to the Focus School Quarterly Report. JV Volleyball Coach Current high school special education teacher Olivia LaFortune was recommended by the Athletic Director and Varsity coach. Wanda Heinz moved that Olivia LaFortune be hired as the Junior Varsity head volleyball coach for the 2015-2016 school year, realizing that final employment is contingent on receipt of acceptable certification documentation, satisfactory fingerprint and background checks . Supported by Dale Wingerd. All aye; motion carried. MASB Awards Kudos to Kevin Ward who has achieved Level 1 Certification award status (for taking all nine 100-level CBA courses) and Dale Wingerd who has achieved Level 5 Master Diamond award status (for taking all nine 100-level CBA courses; a total of fourteen advanced level courses, while obtaining 528 education credits)! Board Policy – First Reading The second reading (of three) took place on policies: 5113.01 – Schools of Choice Program (Intra-District) 5830 – Student Fund Raising 8500 – Food Services 8510 – Wellness 8540 – Vending Machines 9211 – Direct Support Organizations Public Comment Larry Rothman stated he was at the meeting to support his friend and stated that the next superintendent should be treated better. Mark Smith indicated his presence at the meeting was as a taxpayer, also stating his dissatisfaction and that he had lost faith in the board. Superintendent Report There was no report. Superintendent Evaluation Wanda Heinz moved to remove Item XIV “Superintendent Evaluation” from the agenda. Supported by Kelly Schmidt. All aye; motion carried. Closed Session Wanda Heinz moved to enter into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Supported by Kelly Schmidt. Roll Call Vote: Jeff Clark, Aye; Wanda Heinz, Aye; Kelly Schmidt; Aye; Shirley Harris, Aye; Aye; Kevin Ward, Aye; Dale Wingerd, Aye. All aye; motion carried. The Board entered into closed session at 7:53 p.m. Dale Wingerd moved to exit closed session and return to open session. Supported by Wanda Heinz. Roll Call Vote: Jeff Clark, Aye; Wanda Heinz, Aye; Kelly Schmidt, Aye; Shirley Harris, Aye; Kevin Ward, Aye; Dale Wingerd, Aye. All aye; motion carried. The Board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m. Other Kelly Schmidt moved to ratify the Separation Agreement & Release and to wish Mr. McNatt good luck as he pursues other employment opportunities. Supported by Shirley Harris. Roll Call Vote: Jeff Clark, Aye; Wanda Heinz, Aye; Kelly Schmidt, Aye; Shirley Harris, Aye; Kevin Ward, Aye; Dale Wingerd Aye. All aye; motion carried. Kelly Schmidt moved to appoint Mrs. Carol Wahl as Interim Superintendent pending a Superintendent search. Supported by Shirley Harris. Roll Call Vote: Jeff Clark, Aye; Wanda Heinz, Aye; Kelly Schmidt, Aye; Shirley Harris, Aye; Kevin Ward, Aye; Dale Wingerd Aye. All aye; motion carried. Adjournment Wanda Heinz moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. with support by Shirley Harris. All aye; motion carried. ______________________________ Shirley Harris, Secretary
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