MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING MINUTES

 

Regular Meeting

December 18, 2006

 

1]       CALL TO ORDER    

President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2]       ROLL CALL

Members Present:       Jeff Barnett, Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Gena Nelson, Randy Saxton, Roland Struve, Sherry Wyman

Members Absent:        None

Others Present:            Kris Courtland-Willick, Jeff Mount, Sherryl Martin, Jack Murchie, Deb Thomas, Christy Christmas, Kevin Kimes, Chris Etchison, Bob D'Agostino, Randy Fountain

Also Present:                Bob Budreau of Carriage House Realtors, Karen Manley, Dan LaMore of Christman Company, Mark Steigenga of Ludington Daily News

3]       CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mrs. Nelson requested that the action items be moved up in the agenda to allow interested Board members to be excused to attend the High School Band and Choir Concert.  The change in the agenda was approved by consent.

4]       *CALENDAR APPROVAL

A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2006 Special Meeting and the claims for the month.  The motion carried 7 – 0.

5]       DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum

                        Mr. Bob Budreau, Carriage House Realty, provided an update on the offers made on the school forest properties up for sale.  Offers were at or close to asking prices.  Pending board approval of the sales, closings could occur the second week of January, 2007.

6]       *ACTION ITEMS

A.  Varsity Baseball Coach Recommendation - Jack Murchie

Mr. Murchie recommended hiring Don Thomas for the position of Varsity Baseball Coach.  A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Barnett, to approve the recommendation.  The motion carried 7 – 0.

B.  Junior Varsity Softball Coach Recommendation - Jack Murchie

Mr. Murchie recommended Jeanne Cole for the position of Junior Varsity Softball Coach.  A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mr. Barnett, to approve the recommendation.  It was discussed that the position is contingent upon student participation.  The motion carried 7 – 0.

C.  Approval of Sale of School Property Parcel # 1 – Jeff Mount

A motion was made by Mr. Struve, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the sale of school property  parcel #1 consisting of 39 acres at $2333 per acre, to James Schroeder and Claudia Schroeder The motion carried 7 – 0.

D.  Approval of Sale of School Property Parcel # 2 – Jeff Mount

A motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mr. Struve, to approve the sale of school property parcel #2 consisting of 10 acres at $3290 per acre, to Rod Marble and Christine Callighan. The motion carried 7 – 0.

E.  Approval of Sale of School Property Parcel # 3 – Jeff Mount

A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the sale of school property parcel #3 consisting of 30 acres at $3230 per acre, to John and Tammy Savage. The motion carried 7 – 0.

F.  Approval of Sale of School Property Parcel # 4 – Jeff Mount

A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mrs. Nelson, to approve the sale of school property parcel #4 consisting of 40 acres at $3090 per acre, to Michael McMaster. The motion carried 7 – 0.

7]       INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

A.  Construction Update – Dan LaMore, Christman Company

Mr. LaMore distributed Construction Management Report No. 2 and reported on contingency amounts and the work schedule to date.

Christy Christmas reviewed interior designs, flooring and color choices for the High School, new elementary and CBO.

B.  Budget Update – Jeff Mount

Mr. Mount discussed the outlook for school funding for the remainder of the year and shared further cost savings to the district through staff reductions and reassignments.

(Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Wyman were excused at 7:20 p.m. to attend the High School Band and Choir Program. Mr. Murchie also left at this time.)