MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rescheduled Regular Meeting
November 27, 2006
1] CALL TO ORDER
President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2] ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jeff Barnett, Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Gena Nelson, Randy Saxton, Roland Struve, Sherry Wyman
Others Present: Christy Christmas, Kris Courtland-Willick, Chris Etchison, Randy Fountain, Kevin Kimes, Sherryl Martin, Carla Mayer, Jeff Mount, Jack Murchie, Deb Thomas
Others Absent: Bob D'Agostino
Also Present: Roger Martin, Lake Michigan Broadcasting; Kevin Braciszeski, Ludington Daily News
3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Deering requested that the action items be moved to follow the executive session. The agenda was approved as amended.
4] *CALENDAR APPROVAL
A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2006 meeting, as well as the claims for the month. The motion carried 7 – 0.
5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum
None.
6] INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. Construction Update - Christy Christmas
Miss Christmas provided a handout of updates on the bond renovations and construction, including timelines, work completed to date and work to take place in the near future. A “color board” was displayed to show color schemes and materials for the 3-5 elementary, high school and CBO
7] ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
High School Principal
Jack Murchie
Mr. Murchie distributed a handout which highlighted class scheduling for the 2007-2008 school year.
Middle School Principal
Kevin Kimes
Mr. Kimes provided a written report and spoke about several community involvement activities Middle School students are participating in and the anti-bullying program.
Elementary Principal
Sherryl Martin
Mrs. Martin and Mr. Fountain provided written reports for Riverton Elementary and Scottville Elementary, respectively. Mrs. Martin noted the dates for the elementary Christmas programs and commented on the Ludington Daily News “Imagine” page that featured Riverton Elementary.
Business Manager
Kris Courtland-Willick
No Report
Community Education, Communication, Special Projects
Christy Christmas
Ms. Christmas provided a handout that included information about donations and a grant received for the Homeless program, and an update on the Instant Alert program.
Superintendent
Jeff Mount
Mr. Mount reported that the December 18 board meeting will include a construction update from Dan LaMore and building plans will be available for viewing. A December 4, 2006 Special board meeting was established to address District budget issues.
8] BOARD REPORTS
A. Technology Advisory
Gena Nelson
Mrs. Nelson deferred to Deb Thomas, technology director. Ms. Thomas reported that the Technology Action Team (TAT) is meeting in subgroups to address curriculum at each building level. A grant committee has also formed to determine needs and seek funding.
B. LRN
Jim Dittmer
Mr. Dittmer discussed legislative leadership changes since the November election.
C. Governance
Roland Struve
Mr. Struve reported that the Governance team met prior to the board meeting. The team hopes to complete initial policy revision in January.
D. District Improvement
Gena Nelson
No Report.
E. Finance Committee
Sherry Wyman
Mrs. Wyman had no report other than the written report on the November 22 Finance Committee meeting.
F. President
Al Deering
No Report.
9] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
None.
10] *EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mrs. Nelson, to enter into executive session to discuss contract negotiations. The motion carried 7 – 0. A five minute recess was called prior to the executive session. The board entered executive session at 7:40 p.m. and re-entered open session at 8:10 p.m.
11] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Approval of the 2006-2008 AFSCME Contract – Mr. Mount
A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mrs. Wyman, to approve the 2006-2008 AFSCME contract. The motion carried 7 – 0.
12] ADJOURNMENT
No further business was noted and Mr. Deering adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gena Nelson, Secretary