MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING MINUTES

Regular Meeting

October 27, 2003

1] CALL TO ORDER

President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2] ROLL CALL

Members Present: Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Nancy Knizacky, Gena Nelson, Randy Saxton

Members Absent: Karen Bieniek, Norm Letsinger

Others Present: Kris Courtland-Willick, Chuck Sandro, Jack Murchie, Joe Sturgess, Sherryl Martin, Trent Naumcheff, Jeff Mount, Deb Thomas, Carla Mayer

Also Present: Mark Steigenga, Tim Quinn, Mike Robinson, Tim Genson, Bill Scharffe

3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved by consent.

4] *CALENDAR APPROVAL

It was moved by Mr. Dittmer, seconded by Mr. Saxton to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2003 regular and special meetings, and the claims as presented. Motion carried 5 – 0.

5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum

Mr. Deering welcomed foreign exchange student Maral Tulebayeva.

6] INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

A. Oath of Office – Mr. Deering administered the Oath of Office to new board member, Gena Nelson.

B. Tech Prep Recognitions – Mike Robinson presented a certificate of appreciation to the MCC High School and principal, Jack Murchie, for the on-going support shown the Tech Prep program. Mr. Robinson then presented a certificate in honor of MCC High School student, Jenifer DeBoer, for her outstanding performance in both state and national competitions in the food service category. Jenifer won the state competition for Michigan and placed second in national competition.

Mr. Tim Quinn, EMT instructor at WSCC presented certificates in honor of Casey Tykoski and Stephanie Gleason for their first place performances at state and regional HOSA competitions, and third at national HOSA competition.

C. Bus Safety Award – Mr. Murchie announced that the transportation department, with thanks to Jim Stapleton and Pete Helminiak, received a 100% pass rate for bus safety from the Michigan State Police. Mr. Murchie congratulated the department on the ability to repeat this achievement annually since 1991.

D. Governance Presentation - Mr. Bill Scharffe of MASB presented to the board the process, timeline, and cost to contract the services of MASB to review and revise the Board Policy book.

Following a question and answer session with Mr. Scharffe, the President called a five minute recess.

E. NCLB/AYP/Education Yes – Mr. Sandro advised the board of the need for administrators to analyze and validate State Report Card data. He also told them that informational binders are being compiled for members to use as a resource to understand these programs.

7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

High School Principal

Jack Murchie - Mr. Murchie deferred to Mr. Sturgess, who told board members about the WSCC Career Fair which sophomores recently attended; MCC and MCE SADD chapters are co-sponsoring a carnival for elementary students; boys cross-country team won regional competition; boys soccer has concluded with a winning year; MEAP begins Tuesday morning.

Middle School Principal

Jeff Mount – Mr. Mount announced the kick-off for a canned food drive; Spare Change for Caring collection for United Way has begun; MUCC presented a Birds of Prey program recently; 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams won the WMC.

Elementary Principal

Trent Naumcheff – Mr. Naumcheff reported that the elementary buildings are also participating in the canned food drive in cooperation with West Shore Bank, and the Spare Change for Caring for United Way; Scottville Police and Mason County Sheriff officers are visiting the buildings to give Halloween safety tips; Red Ribbon Week kick-off is this week.

Business Manager
Kris Courtland-Willick - Ms Willick reported that budget work and Single Record Student Database entry continues.

Community Ed Director
Bob D’Agostino – No Report

Superintendent
Chuck Sandro -         Mr. Sandro gave an update on the progress of the city sewer work. He also directed board members’ attention to         information in their packets concerning CBA opportunities, and an update on the Freedom to Learn Initiative.

8] BOARD REPORTS

A. Technology Advisory

Al Deering - TAT will be meeting Wednesday to discuss goals, assessment, and long range planning.

ISD Report
Nancy Knizacky - No Report

LRN
Jim Dittmer - Mr. Dittmer will be attending a legislative committee meeting on Friday.

Governance
Norm Letsinger – No Report.

District Improvement
Gena Nelson – No Report

Finance Committee
Nancy Knizacky – Ms. Knizacky read a statement from the committee requesting that administration revisit the 2003-2004 budget for possible reductions and begin a budget review process.

President
Al Deering – Mr. Deering announced that as a part of the cost saving efforts, he will not be attending the MASB Fall Conference with Mr. Dittmer.

9] *ACTION ITEMS

A. Varsity Volleyball Coaching Position- Mr. Genson

Due to the resignation of Christy Christmas, Mr. Genson recommended Mr. David Hamman as varsity volleyball coach for the 2003-04 season. A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Dittmer to accept the recommendation. The motion carried 5 – 0.

B. Teacher Tenure – Mr. Mount

Mr. Mount recommended Kathy Lindbloom for tenure as a Middle School teacher. A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, seconded by Mr. Saxton to accept the recommendation. Motion carried 5 – 0.

10] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum

11] EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

12] OTHER

13] *ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Ms. Knizacky to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5 – 0.

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy Knizacky, Acting Secretary