MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 12, 2004
1] CALL TO ORDER
President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2] ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jim Dittmer, Al Deering, Randy Saxton, Norm Letsinger, Karen Bieniek, Gena Nelson
Members Absent: Nancy Knizacky
Others Present:: Chuck Sandro, Trent Naumcheff, Jeff Mount, Sherryl Martin, Joe Sturgess, Randy Fountain, Jack Murchie, Deb Thomas, Carla Mayer
Others Absent: Kris Courtland-Willick, Bob D’Agostino
Also Present: Media: Mark Steigenga
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CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDAMr. Sandro requested that the Education, Yes update be deferred to a later meeting. Mr. Dittmer moved, seconded by Mr. Saxton, that the agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried 6 – 0.
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*CALENDAR APPROVALA motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Ms. Bieniek, to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2003 meeting.
Motion carried 6 – 0.5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum
None
6] INFORMATION REPORTS
A. Long Range Planning – Mr. Sandro.
Mr. Sandro referred to handouts that reviewed the process for planning and the bond process. Board members discussed reengaging the public in the bond process again, and a possible timetable for doing so. The consensus was to begin the process immediately, and to hold a special board meeting for the purpose of long range planning and bond issue discussion. The special meeting will be held Monday, January 19, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the CBO.
7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Jack Murchie
Mr. Murchie congratulated dual enrollment students for their outstanding success this past semester.
Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount Mr. Mount reported that report cards will go home next week, along with the parent MEAP reports. The MEAP window is from January 26 through the second week of February. The 7th and 8th grades will have a Sadie Hawkins dance on Friday. There will be a 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tournament at MCC next week.
Elementary Principal
Trent Naumcheff Mr. Naumcheff reported that the January 21 in-service will focus on the ELA curriculum. The 1st grade Running Start Kickoff was last week. Students will be treated to a Listen America gymnastics presentation on January 20. Also, on the night of January 20 the elementary P.E. department will hold a Family P.E. Night at WSCC.
Business Manager
Kris Courtland-Willick
Community Ed Director
Bob D’Agostino
No Report.
Superintendent
Chuck Sandro
Mr. Sandro announced that the MI Plan involves greater detail than originally anticipated. Administrators will continue to look at the plan.
The Scottville Chamber and MCC Educational Foundation will co-sponsor the CommUNITY Auction, to be held Saturday, February 28.
The book, Good to Great, was distributed to board members. Administrators are also reading the book for weekly discussion at Administrative Council.
8] *ACTION ITEMS
A. School Purchasing and Resource Consortium Resolution
Mr. Sandro asked that the board approve a resolution for the district to participate in the School Purchasing and Resource Consortium (SPARC). Mr. Dittmer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Saxton, to support the resolution. There was a brief discussion pertaining to the types of purchases made through the Consortium.
The motion carried 6 – 0.9] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
Mr. Letsinger distributed copies of a magazine article pertaining to junk food in schools. Mr. Murchie introduced a brief discussion about daily P.E. for elementary students, and Traverse City Schools enrollment media campaign.
10] EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.11] OTHER
None.12] *ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Ms. Bieniek, seconded by Mr. Saxton, to adjourn. Motion carried 6 – 0.
The meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Bieniek, Secretary