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 Tim Henry -- Secretary Tim is excited to be a part of the Marcellus Board of Education. This is his second year serving on the Board and moves from the responsibility of Treasurer to Secretary. He is a member of the Board of Affairs Committee. His name acts as an email link for anyone who wishes to contact him. |
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"It has been a privilege to serve on the Marcellus School Board. My door is always open to the community for suggestions." |
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Board Meeting Minutes -- April 21, 2008
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice President Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the Marcellus High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Carlson, Henry, Johnson, Bowlby, Shugars BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Nofsinger, Myers ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Markovich, Pauley, Bohan, McCrumb MINUTES OF Minutes of the March 10, 2008 regular meeting were presented for MEETING: approval. Motion by Bowlby, supported by Carlson to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes, motion carried. Minutes of the March 18, 2008 special meeting were presented for approval. Motion by Bowlby, supported by Carlson to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes, motion carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: General Fund accounts payable in the amount of $80,048.22 were presented for approval. Motion by Bowlby, supported by Carlson to pay bills as presented when funds become available. Roll call vote. Ayes: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2 (Nofsinger, Myers). Motion carried. ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS: Reports were given by those present. OLD BUSINESS: A motion was made by Carlson, supported by Henry to approve the attached pre-school resolution. Roll call vote. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, Absent: 2 (Nofsinger, Myers). Motion carried. A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Carlson to approved a band trip to Disney World in the fall of 2009. All ayes. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Carlson, supported by Shugars to approve Thomas Laskarides as the JV Baseball coach. Roll call vote. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, Absent: 2 (Nofsinger, Myers). Motion carried. A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Henry to accept the resignation of the varsity volleyball coach, Tony Hooley. Roll call vote. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, Absent: 2 (Nofsinger, Myers). Motion carried. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Carlson to accept the recommendations of tenure for Dorene Budner , Michael Armbruster , Katherine Markovich -Bush, Kristin Allen , Tracy Cropsey , and Amanda Green . Roll call vote. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, Absent: 2 (Nofsinger, Myers). Motion carried. Coaching evaluations were included in the board packets as informational. Johnson discussed the need to schedule a special board meeting later in the week to discuss the middle school administrator position, negotiation financial update and allocating additional funds to the libraries and yearbook. Bowlby announced that speakers and lights had been installed at the soccer field. He explained that the bid to do the job was originally $40,000, but that it has been done with approximately $7,000 in donated funds and many, many more donations of time and materials. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Carlson, to return to open session and adjourn. All yeas. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, |
Board Meeting Minutes -- April 24, 2008
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Nofsinger at 7:03 p.m. at the Marcellus High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry, Johnson, Nofsinger, Bowlby, Myers, Shugars, Carlson ( 7:10 p.m. ) BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Herron CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Shugars to go into closed session to discuss student discipline and negotiation financial update and then to reconvene. All yeas. Motion carried. Reconvened to open session at 8:05 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Johnson to purchase and install new hardware and software for food service before school is out in May for the cost of $25,020. This amount will be financed by Chartwell's over a five year period of time at zero percent interest. This project will also be supported with food service profits and payments will start after June 2008. Roll call vote. Yeas: 7, Nays: 0, Absent: 0. Motion carried. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Johnson allocate up to an additional $5,000 for expenses for the libraries and yearbook for a period of one year. Roll call vote. Yeas: 7, Nays: 0, Absent: 0. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Johnson, supported by Bowlby to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Timothy Henry |
Board Meeting Minutes -- May 12, 2008
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Nofsinger at 7:00 p.m. at the Marcellus High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Carlson, Henry, Johnson, Bowlby, Shugars, Nofsinger, Myers BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Markovich, Pauley, Bohan MINUTES OF MEETING: Minutes of the April 21, 2008 regular meeting were presented for approval. Motion by Henry, supported by Shugars to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes, motion carried. Minutes of the April 24, 2008 special meeting were presented for approval. Motion by Johnson, supported by Shugars to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes, motion carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: General Fund accounts payable in the amount of $34,078.762 were presented for approval. Motion by Carlson, supported by Johnson to pay bills as presented when funds become available. Roll call vote. Ayes: 7, Nay: 0, Absent: 0. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS: Reports were given by those present. NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Carlson to approve the attached resolution for Lewis Cass ISD 2008-09 preliminary general fund budget. Roll call vote. Yeas: 7, Nays: 0, Absent: 0. Motion carried. A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Myers to approve the attached Proposed Equity Funding Resolution. Roll call vote. Yeas: 7, Nays: 0, Absent: 0. Motion carried. Herron and Pauley discussed Nova Net software with the board. It is online software that would allow students to do credit recovery and advanced courses. They presented this to the board for future consideration. Administration will gather further information for possible later consideration. A bid for a new school bus was presented as informational as this time. The school board election results were presented: David Bowlby 92 votes, Jane Butchbaker 223 votes, and Jeff Steinkraus 217 votes. There was a letter of thanks in the board packet from Chris Maynard thanking the Board for their continued creative efforts in balancing the school budget. A motion was made by Johnson, supported by Carlson to not renew the contracts with Van Buren Research and Development for Mary McCrumb and William Markovich for the 2008-09 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: 7, Nays: 0, Absent:0. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Bowlby, supported by Carlson, to return to open session and adjourn. All yeas. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Timothy Henry |
Board Meeting Minutes -- June 23, 2008
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Nofsinger at 7:03 p.m. at the Marcellus High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Carlson, Henry, Johnson, Shugars, Nofsinger, Myers BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Bowlby ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Pauley, Bohan, McAndrew, Shearer MINUTES OF MEETING: Minutes of the May 12, 2008 regular meeting were presented for approval. Motion by Shugars, supported by Johnson to approve the minutes as presented. All ayes, motion carried. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: General Fund accounts payable in the amount of $70,235.43 were presented for approval. Motion by Johnson, supported by Shugars to pay bills as presented when funds become available. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS: Reports were given by those present. GUEST COMMENTS: A student attended the board meeting to voice concerns about the non-renewal of Mr. Markovich's contract and rumors that the high school principal position would by ½ time. The student was assured that the high school principal position was a full time position. The student was also invited to meet with Superintendent Herron to discuss the situation further. NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Myers to accept a request for a maternity leave of absence for Melinda Bohan. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Henry, supported by Shugars to accept the Chartwells Food Service Agreement. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Johnson to accept the teacher contract as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Johnson to accept the attached MSHAA resolution. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Johnson, supported by Shugars to accept the high school handbook changes that are recommendations of NEOLA and the high school principal. These changes will be submitted to the printer, however, the board affairs will also meet to discuss the changes and there may be additional changes. Ayes: 5, Nays: 1 (Carlson). Motion carried. President Nofsinger appointed Carlson to the Board Affairs Committee to replace Shugars until the reorganization meeting. There were changes made to the Volinia Outcomes handbook that were recommendations of NEOLA and Nanette Pauley. The graduation rate was reported to be 98.88%, which is very good. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Carlson to approve the 2008-09 Board calendar as presented. All yeas. Motion carried. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Myers to approve the following coaching recommendations: Bill Curtis – Varsity Volleyball A motion was made by Carlson, supported by Shugars to accept the attached state aid loan resolution as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Carlson, supported by Johnson to accept Allen Shearer to the Maintenance/Transportation Supervisor position. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Carlson, supported by Myers to accept Phillip McAndrew to the middle school principal position. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Carlson to reassign Nanette Pauley from Volinia Outcomes School principal to the high school principal. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Carlson, supported by Shugars to approve the hiring of a ½ time administrator for Volinia Outcomes School . Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Johnson, supported by Shugars to accept letter of retirement from Sandra Wiseman with regret. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Johnson, supported by Henry to approve the final 2007-08 budget amendments. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A motion was made by Johnson, supported by Shugars to approve the proposed 2008-09 budget as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Absent: 1 (Bowlby). Motion carried. A letter of appreciation to the Ron Herron and the Board of Education from Mary McCrumb was read. She thanked them for the opportunity to work in Marcellus for the past 31 years and their continued support over the years. President Nofsinger recognized Dave Bowlby for his 16 years of service, and Kathy Shugars for her 8 years of service on the Board of Education. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Shugars, supported by Johnson to adjourn. All yeas. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Timothy Henry |
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