MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 24, 2005
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] CALL TO ORDERPresident Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
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ROLL CALLMembers Present: Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Nancy Knizacky, Randy Saxton, Roland Struve, Sherry Wyman
Members Absent: Gena Nelson
Others Present: Sherryl Martin, Jack Murchie, Jeff Mount, Deb Thomas, Christy Christmas, Bob D'Agostino, Trent Naumcheff, Randy Fountain, Joe Sturgess, Chuck Sandro, Kris Courtland-Willick, Carla Mayer
Also Present: Mike Allen, Bob Ferney
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CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDAMr. Deering requested that Informational item c, Facilities Planning, be moved to the end of the meeting. The change was approved by consent.
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*CALENDAR APPROVALA motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2005 regular meeting and the claims for the month.
The motion carried 6 – 0.5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC,
30 Minutes maximumMr. Mike Allen and Mr. Bob Ferney addressed the board regarding facilities "needs" and "wants" issues.
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] INFORMATIONAL REPORTSA. District School Improvement – Mr. Mount
The board was given an update on the January 12 DSI meeting, which included a discussion about priorities. The next meeting will be February 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the CBO.
B. Parent Involvement Plan – Mr. Sandro and Ms. Martin
The draft of the District Parent Involvement Plan was provided for Board members to review. It was agreed to add approval of the plan as an action item.
7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Jack Murchie
Mr. Murchie deferred to Mr. Sturgess, who reported on the beginning of the new semester and 2005-2006 scheduling.
Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount
Mr. Mount reported on the beginning of MEAP testing and the hiring of Sherry Thalman as the new secretary.
Elementary Principal
Ms. Martin reported on Riverton Elementary parent teacher conferences and Riverton and Scottville elementary MEAP testing dates.
Business Manager
Ms. Willick reported that she is working with Stauder, Barch and Associates to possibly refinance the District’s current debt, at a savings to taxpayers.
Community Ed Director
Bob D’Agostino
No Report
Curriculum, Marketing, Communication
Ms. Christmas reported on curriculum work with M-LISD as well as in-service plans for the February 18 Professional Development Day; the new staff communication tool, Spartan Spotlight; Homeless Grant update; Journey Middle School and High School update.
Superintendent
Mr. Sandro reviewed briefly the information contained in the Board Flyer. He thanked the board for their continued commitment to the District as Board members.
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] BOARD REPORTSA. Technology Advisory
Gena Nelson
ISD Report
Nancy Knizacky
No Report
LRN
Jim Dittmer
Governance
Roland Struve
Mr. Struve announced that the next meeting of the Governance Review committee will be held Wednesday, January 26, and the committee will review section 2000.
District Improvement
Gena Nelson
No Report
President
Al Deering
Mr. Deering extended his thanks to his colleagues for their dedication and efforts as school board members.
9] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Approval of the District Parent Involvement Plan – Mr. Sandro
A motion was presented by Mr. Struve and supported by Mr. Saxton to approve the District Parent Involvement Plan as presented. The motion carried 6 – 0.
10] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
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FACILITIES GOAL DISCUSSIONDiscussion from the previous meeting was reviewed. Further discussion was held on identifying the needs of the District.
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2] EXECUTIVE SESSION13] OTHER
14] *ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Saxton moved that the meeting be adjourned; Mr. Struve supported. The motion carried 6 – 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Knizacky, Acting Secretary