MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING MINUTES

Regular Meeting

February 23, 2004

1] CALL TO ORDER

President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.

2] ROLL CALL

Members Present: Nancy Knizacky, Gena Nelson, Al Deering, Randy Saxton, Karen Bieniek,

Norm Letsinger (5:43 p.m.), Jim Dittmer (5:47 p.m.)

Members Absent:

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

Others Absent: Randy Fountain, Bob D’Agostino

Also Present: Mark Steigenga, Ludington Daily News

3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved by consent.

4] *CALENDAR APPROVAL

The minutes of the February 9, 2004 regular meeting and the claims for the month were presented. A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Ms. Bieniek, to approve the calendar items as presented. The motion carried 5 – 0.

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

None

6] INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

A. Citizens’ forum – Mr. Sandro

Mr. Sandro referred to handouts in the board packet showing the Power Point for tonight’s public forum. Wanye Norlin of Design Plus is attending the forum to present plans and answer question. The goal for tonight’s forum is to gain direction from the public regarding the district’s needs in programming and facilities.

B. Education Yes/ MEAP –Mr. Sturgess

Mr. Sturgess directed the Board members’ attention to the handouts in the packet. He answered questions about student percentages, and discussed the problems of state reporting and timeframes of returned results.

7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

High School Principal
Jack Murchie

Mr. Murchie reported on the High School Report Card. He explained the factors in determining the AYP and the Student Achievement Change.

Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount

Mr. Mount explained the Report Card for the Middle School. He reported that the Middle School staff has used the self-assessment process to target areas for improvement, as well as to identify strong points. They will continue to work to improve Report Card grades.

Elementary Principal
Sherryl Martin

Mrs. Martin explained to the Board members that Riverton and Victory Elementary buildings did not receive grades on the State Report Card due to the small number of students that take the MEAP annually. Therefore, no reports are generated for these buildings.

Trent Naumcheff

Mr. Naumcheff reported that Scottville Elementary received a grade of "B" on their Report Card, due to a strong self-assessment and meeting AYP on MEAP.

Business Manager
Kris Courtland-Willick

No Report.

Community Ed Director
Bob D’Agostino

No Report.

Superintendent
Chuck Sandro

Mr. Sandro thanked Mr. Sturgess for the MEAP report and informational handout. He congratulated the principals and their staffs for a good job on the School Report Cards, stating that he believes they were candid on the self-assessment.

Mr. Sandro also reported that Jim Riffle met with superintendents at the recent ML-ISD Superintendents’ Meeting, to discuss the new Election Consolidation law.

In addition, Mr. Sandro

Reminded everyone about the CommUNITY Auction on Saturday

Discussed items in the School Equity Caucus regarding state funding

Suggested that board members ask Ms. Christmas and Mr. Naumcheff about the book, Good to Great

8] BOARD REPORTS

A. Technology Advisory - Al Deering

No Report

  • ISD Report - Nancy Knizacky
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    No Report

    LRN - Jim Dittmer

    Mr. Dittmer announced that he will be in Lansing on Tuesday and Friday. He encouraged people to contact legislators about where they stand on education.

    Governance - Norm Letsinger

    No Report

    District Improvement - Gena Nelson

    The public forum follows this regular meeting of the Board.

    President - Al Deering

    Mr. Deering announced the following appointments to the Bargaining/Negotiations Committee:

    Jim Dittmer, Randy Saxton, Al Deering, Gena Nelson (alternate)

    9] *ACTION ITEMS

    None

    10] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum

  • Mr. Murchie announced High School Parent/Teacher conferences will be held Wednesday, February 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Mrs. Martin announced that Brooks Johnson and Mason County Central Elementary Schools received a 2004 AAHPERD JRFH/HFH Grant award. Ms. Johnson will attend the AAHPERD Awards Ceremony during Spring Break. As part of the award she will receive a $1200 US Games certificate.
  • Ms. Christmas reported that the brochure for the spring Enrichment Classes will be out soon. The eight week session will begin with classes on April 5, 2004.
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    11] EXECUTIVE SESSION

    None

    12] OTHER

    13] *ADJOURNMENT

    A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Ms Bieniek, to adjourn the meeting.

    The motion carried 7 – 0.

    The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

    Respectfully Submitted,

     

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    Karen Bieniek, Secretary