MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
November 22, 2004
1] CALL TO ORDER
President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
2]
ROLL CALLMembers Present:
Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Nancy Knizacky, Gena Nelson, Randy Saxton, Roland Struve, Sherry WymanMembers Absent
Others Present: Chuck Sandro, Carla Mayer
Also Present: Mike Allen, Mark Steigenga
3]
CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDAMr. Deering requested that the Informational Reports be presented following the Administrative Reports and Board Reports. The agenda was approved as changed.
4]
*CALENDAR APPROVALA motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2004 regular meeting and the financial claims for the month. The motion carried 7 – 0.
5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum
None.
6] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Jack Murchie
Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount
No Report
Elementary Principal
Sherryl Martin
No Report
Business Manager
Kris Courtland-Willick
No Report
Community Ed Director
Bob D’Agostino
No Report
Superintendent
Chuck Sandro
Mr. Sandro reported:
A second curb cut has been made at the Journey location to alleviate traffic flow problems.
An appeal has been sent to MDE regarding the High School AYP determination
The November 15 in-service went well. Handouts highlighting Mr. Sandro’s meetings with staffs were distributed to board members.
7] BOARD REPORTS
A. Technology Advisory
Gena Nelson
No ReportISD Report
Nancy Knizacky No Report
LRN
Jim Dittmer
Mr. Dittmer gave an update on the state budget and upcoming Revenue Conference scheduled for December 3. He also discussed the anticipated replacement of the MEAP with the ACT, and the expected passage of IDEA at the Federal level.
Governance
Roland Struve
Mr. Struve deferred to Mr. Sandro’s Informational Report on Governance.
District Improvement
Gena Nelson
No Report
President
Al Deering
No Report
8] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation for Winter Cheerleading Coach
Based on a letter of recommendation from Tim Genson a motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to hire Erika Harmon as the High School Winter Cheerleading coach. The motion carried 7 – 0.
9] INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Governance Process – Mr. Sandro
Mr. Sandro reported that the first three sections of the policy re-write have been received and the governance review committee will be meeting soon to discuss any changes. The committee will consist of board members Struve, Nelson, and Deering, administrators Mount and Christmas, Mr. Sandro and Ms. Mayer. The committee will be adjusted based on the section being reviewed and the members’ areas of knowledge. The process will consist of an initial review and discussion by the committee, a first reading by the board, conferring with MASB of any changes or questions, and a final reading and acceptance by the board.
B. United Way Campaign – Carla Mayer
C. Long Range Planning: Goals
The board reviewed the goals on Governance, Facilities, and Accountability. The role of facilities in meeting the needs of programs was discussed. Student accountability was a focus of discussion, as well as expectations for students throughout their MCC schools careers.
10] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
None
A motion was made by Ms. Wyman and supported by Ms. Nelson to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing negotiations. Motion carried 7 – 0. A five minute recess was called at 9:10 p.m.
11] EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session began at 9:15 p.m. to discuss negotiations with MCCEA. The board reentered regular session at 9:27 p.m.13] *ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Ms. Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 7 – 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gena Nelson, Secretary