MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 14, 2004
1] CALL TO ORDER
President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
2] ROLL CALL
Members Present: Karen Bieniek, Jim Dittmer, Al Deering, Nancy Knizacky, Norm Letsinger, Randy Saxton
Members Absent: Gena Nelson
Others Present: Kris Courtland-Willick, Sherryl Martin, Jeff Mount, Trent Naumcheff, Deb Thomas, Randy Fountain, Bob D'Agostino, Christy Christmas, Joe Sturgess, Chuck Sandro, Carla Mayer
Others Absent: Jack Murchie
Also Present: Media: TV 9& 10, Ludington Daily News; Karen Manley, Roland Struve, Todd Conzemius of Triangle Associates.
3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved by consent.
4]
*CALENDAR APPROVALThe Minutes of the May 17 regular meeting and the June 2 special meeting were approved, as well as the claims presented.
5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC,
30 Minutes maximumNone
6] INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. K-16 Coalition for Education – Mr. Sandro
Mr. Sandro reported on the newly formed coalition and their concerns over state funding for education.
B. Alternative Education Consortium Update – Mr. Sandro
Mr. Sandro reported that MCC and Ludington Area Schools have been working with M-LISD to form an alternative education consortium. All parties will meet tomorrow to continue working on details. Entering into a consortium will enable the program to be fiscally prudent, streamline services, and continue to provide quality educational opportunities
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. Bond Efforts – Mr. DeeringMr. Deering thanked citizens and staff for their tireless efforts toward developing and promoting the bond proposal.
7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Mr. Sturgess reported that even though school is out for the year, the building continues to be used for activities on a daily basis.
Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount
Mr. Mount reported on MEAP results and an improvement in the Middle School Report Card over last year.
Also, youth basketball activities are taking place in the building.
Elementary Principal
Trent Naumcheff
Mr. Naumcheff also reported on MEAP results and building Report Card grades.
Business Manager
Ms. Willick announced that the school district has received an $8850 cash donation from Beth Clemson, the proceeds from logging a family-owned forest.
Community Ed Director
Mr. D’Agostino reported that 18 students graduated during the Dunes Alternative and Adult Education programs on June 4 during a ceremony at the Ramada Inn
Superintendent
Chuck Sandro
Mr. Sandro reminded board members of the June 28 regular meeting. He thanked the board for their courage in supporting the bond proposal and administrators for taking on the additional work associated with the bond effort. He further expressed his appreciation to the citizens for their time and efforts.
It was announced that the MEAP testing window will change to a fall timeframe beginning in the 2005-2006 school year.
The board members were encouraged to attend the MASB Summer Conference in July.
8] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Set 2004 Budget Hearing – Ms. Willick
Ms Willick requested authorization to set the 2004 Budget Hearing for 7:15 p.m. on June 28, 2004.A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, seconded by Ms. Bieniek, to authorize the hearing
.The motion carried 6 – 0.
B. Recommendation for Middle School Football Coaching Position – Mr. Fountain
Mr. Fountain recommended Mr. Jim Lindenau for the Middle School Football coaching position. Following a discussion on the reasons for combining 7th and 8th grade teams, a motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Ms. Knizacky, to accept the recommendation.
The motion carried 6 – 0.9] OTHER
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Mr. Dittmer presented plaques of appreciation from the board to retiring board members, Karen Bieniek and Norm Letsinger.
10] EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, seconded by Mr. Letsinger, to adjourn to Executive Session for discussions on a recommendation for a student expulsion and a personnel issue. The motion carried 6 – 0.
Following a five minute recess the Executive Session convened at 8:07 p.m
.11] ADDITIONAL ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation for Student Expulsion
A motion was made by Mr. Letsinger, seconded by Mr. Saxton, to expel a student for violation of the Michigan Safe Schools Act.
Motion carried 6 – 0.11] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
None.
12] *ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Letsinger, seconded by Mr. Saxton, to adjourn the meeting.The motion carried 6 – 0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Karen Bieniek, Secretary