MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
December 13, 2004
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] CALL TO ORDERPresident Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
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ROLL CALLMembers Present:
Al Deering, Jim Dittmer (7:35), Nancy Knizacky, Gena Nelson, Randy Saxton, Roland Struve, Sherry WymanMembers Absent
Others Present: Christy Christmas, Sherryl Martin, Jeff Mount, Kris Courtland-Willick, Trent Naumcheff, Jack Murchie, Chuck Sandro, Carla Mayer
Others Absent: Joe Sturgess, Deb Thomas, Randy Fountain
Also Present: Mark Steigenga, Ludington Daily News
3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Deering requested that Action Item a. be moved to follow the Executive Session
4] *CALENDAR APPROVAL
5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC,
30 Minutes maximumNone
6] INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. NCA Report – Jack Murchie
Mr. Murchie reported that the district is in its fifth year of working with NCA. Consultant Mary Krueger recently attended a work session with building representatives to begin the final reporting process. Administrators and board members discussed advantages to being associated with NCA.
B. District School Improvement (DSI) – Jeff Mount
The reorganized DSI team had its first meeting on December 9, 2004. In attendance were parents, students, administrators, staff members and board members. The focus of the meeting was feedback and discussion with the stakeholders.
C. Long Range Planning – Chuck Sandro
The Governance Review committee will meet Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. to review the first section of the policy manual.
The DSI team will drive the Accountability goal that the board has established.
A handout was distributed that shows an update on facilities use and conditions. A discussion followed regarding the direction the board and district may take with regards to facilities improvement. .The January 10, 2005 regular board meeting will include a workshop to discuss the issue further.
7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Mr. Murchie reported that:
National Honor Society recently inducted 24 new members
Parent/teacher conferences were held December 1
The band and choir concert was December 10
The Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive on December 15
MEAP testing dates and future use were also discussed.
Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount
Mr. Mount reviewed the Middle School NCA goals and strategies.
Elementary Principal
Ms. Martin shared that:
Riverton Elementary families and staff have contributed toward Christmas packages for 24 area families
Secret Santa Shop is being held this week. It is non-profit and all students participate.
Business Manager
Ms. Courtland-Willick reported that the Dynamic Budget Projections program has been purchased and she has been trained in its use. She will give the Finance Committee a presentation in the near future.
Curriculum, Communications, & Projects
Ms. Christmas gave an overview of the November 15 in-service and the upcoming February 18 in-service. She also reported:
Adult Ed is preparing for the second semester registration
Teachers were in-serviced on Homeless Grant guidelines. She will be holding informational meetings with all staff members in the near future.
Journey High School will graduate approximately 36 students in ceremonies on June 3, 2005. The curb cut at Journey is complete. There are currently 28 people on the wait list to register at Journey MS/HS.
Superintendent
Chuck Sandro
8] BOARD REPORTS
A. Technology Advisory
Gena Nelson
The TAT curriculum work has been sent to both Kent ISD and Traverse Bay Area ISD for review and comment. An update will be available at the January 19 TAT meeting.
ISD Report
Nancy Knizacky
No report by Ms. Knizacky; however, Mr. Dittmer commended Linda Steigenga for the effort and programming provided by M-LISD in the area of professional development for the local school districts.
LRN
Jim Dittmer
The anticipated January revenue conference
IDEA has been passed and signed into law.
The passage of the school forest bill
Governance
Roland Struve
Mr. Struve reported that the Governance Policy Review committee will meet on December 15 for a first reading of section 1000 of the policy manual.
District Improvement
Gena Nelson
Ms. Nelson reported on the DSI meeting held on December 9. There was a candid sharing of views regarding the District’s highs and lows.
President
Al Deering
No Report
9] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Resolution for Position of Title I Director – Mr. Sandro
Mr. Sandro asked the board to identify by resolution the time allocations for Sherryl Martin in her dual roles as Title I Director and Riverton Elementary Principal. The time split is 75% Principal, 25% Title I Director. A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton.
Following a brief discussion the motion carried 7 – 0.10] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
NoneA motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Ms. Knizacky, to hold an executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations and a personnel issue. The motion carried 7 – 0. A five minute recess was called at 8:58 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe executive session convened at 9:05 p.m. The purpose of the session was to discuss negotiations with the MCC Education Association, hear an update on a personnel grievance, and receive information about a student issue.
The session ended at 9:15 p.m.
12] OTHER
* A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mr. Struve, to approve the Master Agreement with the MCCEA. The motion carried 7 – 0.13] *ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Saxton and supported by Ms. Knizacky. The motion carried 7 – 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gena Nelson, Secretary