MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 13, 2005
1] CALL TO ORDER
President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2] ROLL CALL
Members Present: Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Nancy Knizacky, Randy Saxton, Sherry Wyman
Members Absent: Gena Nelson, Roland Struve
Others Present: Sherryl Martin, Jack Murchie, Jeff Mount, Trent Naumcheff, Randy Fountain, Kris Courtland-Willick, Christy Christmas, Bob D'Agostino, Chuck Sandro, Carla Mayer
Also Present: Lisa Karosas, Mark Steigenga of Ludington Daily News, Jeff Barnett (8:00 p.m.)
3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved by consent.
4] *CALENDAR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Ms. Knizacky, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2005 regular meeting as well as closed session minutes. The motion passed 5 – 0.5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum
None
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTSA. Facilities Update - Chuck Sandro
Work continues on designing and finalizing sketches of additions and renovations
.B. Reading Program Overview – Randy Fountain, Trent Naumcheff
An historical account of the past four years of reading instruction and an overview of reading programs being used within the district was given.
C. HOSTS Program Overview – Lisa Karosas
Ms. Karosas, Help One Student to Succeed (HOSTS)program coordinator, gave an overview of the program, which uses mentors and individualized lesson plans to assist students struggling with reading skills. Included was a report on grade level improvement.
7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Mr. Murchie reported
The high school office will close for the summer at the end of the week.
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Report cards should go home this week.·
The varsity girls’ softball team has advanced to the quarterfinals at Gaylord tomorrow.Middle School Principal
Jeff Mount
Mr. Mount reported:
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Report cards went out today, and retentions are down.·
The Middle school office is closed after this week.Elementary Principal
Randy Fountain
Mr. Fountain reported
The Scottville Elementary office closes Friday.
The summer lunch program begins Monday.
Ms. Martin reported
The Migrant program begins at Riverton Monday.
Remedial summer school will be held in July.
Business Manager
Kris Courtland-Willick
Ms. Courtland-Willick reported on letters recently received from SET-SEG regarding the insurance pool surplus check, as well as anticipated rates for next year.
Community Ed Director
Bob D’Agostino
Mr. D’Agostino reported that
The Adult Education Commencement had taken place on June 4.
The Spring Enrichment program has ended.
Curriculum, Marketing, Communication
Christy Christmas
Ms. Christmas reported that the final Spartan Spotlight of the 2004-2005 school year will go out Friday.
The Health Center Planning grant surveys are complete with the exception of the parent survey.
The homeless audit was completed.
Staff technology professional development training is on-going.
June 6 staff in-service included team building time and staff years of service recognition.
Superintendent
Chuck Sandro
Mr. Sandro reported on:
Commencements for the High school, adult and alternative education programs.
Awards presented to Mary Ann Nielsen, Linda Thompson, and Bob Spangler
School funding outlook
MEAP presentation at the June 27 Board meeting.
MCC Educational Foundation meeting scheduled for June 16.
8] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Recommendation to Accept the Resignation and EXIT Plan for Karen Petersen- Ms Courtland- Willick
A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, seconded by Mr. Saxton, to accept the resignation of Karen Petersen, Riverton first grade teacher, and to approve the EXIT Plan for her.The motion carried 5 – 0.
B. Recommendation to Accept the Resignation and EXIT Plan for Dick Weinert- Ms Courtland- Willick
A motion was made by Ms. Knizacky, supported by Mr. Saxton, to accept the resignation of Dick Weinert, Riverton Elementary fourth grade teacher, and to approve the EXIT Plan for him.
The motion carried 5 – 0.C. Recommendation to Approve Policy Manual Section 3000 Revision – Mr. Sandro
A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to accept the recommendation of the policy review committee and approve the section 3000 revision of the Board policy manual. The motion carried 5 – 0.
D. Resolution Regarding an August 2, 2005 Bond Election – Mr. Sandro
A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, directing the Superintendent to notify the Mason County Clerk that Mason County Central Schools will not have a bond proposal on the August 2, 2005 ballot. The motion carried 5 – 0. E. MHSAA Membership Resolution – Mr. Murchie Upon the recommendation of Mr. Murchie, Ms. Knizacky made a motion, supported by Ms. Wyman, to renew the District’s annual voluntary participation in the MHSAA. The motion carried 5 – 0.F. Approval for 2005-2006 Budget Hearing – Ms. Courtland-Willick
At the request of Ms. Courtland-Willick, A motion was made by Mr. Saxton and supported by Ms. Wyman to hold the Budget Hearing for the 2005-2006 budget on June 27, 2005 at 7:15 p.m. at Riverton Elementary. The motion carried 5 – 0.
9] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
None.
10] EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1] OTHERMr. Dittmer asked the Board to consider participation in the America’s Schools program. He would like a participation resolution to be added to a future meeting agenda.
12] *ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mr. Dittmer, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5 – 0. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Knizacky, Acting Secretary