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Board Meeting Minutes - July 12, 2010
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Nofsinger at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. OATH OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office was read by Hugh Fair BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Nofsinger, Henry, Steinkraus, Butchbaker, Brown, Fair ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Herron, Pauley, McAndrew, Bohan RECORDING SECRETARY: Motion made by Henry, supported by Steinkraus, that Julie Robinson is the recording secretary for the Board of Education. All Ayes, motion carried MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the June 14 th Regular meeting and the June 22nd Special meeting were presented for approval. Motion by Henry, supported by Steinkraus to accept the minutes as presented. All Ayes, motion carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A Motion by Steinkraus, supported by Butchbaker to place the nomination of Henry for President. A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Butchbaker to place the nomination of Nofsinger for Vice President. A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Nofsinger to place the nomination of Brown for the office of Secretary. A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus to place the nomination of Butchbaker for Treasurer. All Ayes, motions carried PRESIDENT: Henry DEPOSITORIES: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus, that G. W. Jones Exchange Bank of Marcellus , Michigan and Fifth Third Bank of Lawton , Michigan is the depositors for school funds for the 2010/2011 school year. Ayes 6, Nays 0, motion carried POSTING OF MEETINGS: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus, to authorize and direct the board secretary to post the regular meeting schedule at the principal office for the Board Affairs and direct the board secretary to complete an affidavit of posting. All yeas, motion carried. CHECK SIGNATURES: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus to follow Ron Herron's recommendation on the following: GENERAL FUND: Two officers, Superintendent, or Financial Analyst All ayes, motion carried. ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Butchbaker, to retain the district's membership in MASB and the School Equity Caucus for the 2010/2011 school year. All Ayes, motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT AS EXEC OFFICER BOARD MEMBERSHIP ON BUILDING & DISTRICT SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT:
ATHLETIC COUNCIL: Fair and Brown volunteered to sit on the Athletic Council Committee GUEST COMMENTS: None ACCOUNTS PAYABLES: General fund accounts payable in the amount of $74,286.58 were presented for approval. Motion by Butchbaker, supported by Nofsinger to pay the bills as presented when funds became available. Ayes: 6, Nays 0, Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Nanette Pauley, High School Principal reported that there will be a Benefit Pancake Breakfast for Marcellus High School Student Tucker Thompson on July 17 th . The High School athletic department in conjunction with the Marcellus Fire Dept is hosting the breakfast to help raise funds for Thompson's family. Tucker was seriously injured in a 4-wheeler accident earlier this summer. NEW BUSINESS: A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus to participate in schools of choice in all grades within our county and adjacent counties. Ayes: 6, Nays 0, Motion carried. A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Nofsinger to accept the spring sports coaching recommendations as presented. Ayes 6, Nays 0, Motion carried A motion by Butchbaker, supported by Steinkraus for the High School and Middle School to continue membership in the MHSAA and to adopt the resolution. Ayes 6, Nays 0, motion carried A 2009/2010 Bus Data Report was presented as informational. The auditor's engagement letter was presented as informational A motion by Butchbaker, supported by Nofsinger to approve the Elementary Handbook Additions as presented. Ayes 6, Nays 0, motion carried A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus to approve the Middles School Handbook Additions as presented. Ayes 6, Nays 0, motion carried A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Steinkraus, to accept Mr. McAndrew's recommendation to hire Gretchen Smith as the 5 th grade language arts teacher. Monthly Budget Update was presented as informational. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Herron reported that the Facilities Committee met to discuss new seating at the soccer field. The parents of Bryan Shelly have donated money to the school for this purpose. CLOSED SESSION: Motion by Nofsinger supported by Steinkraus to go into closed session for Teacher Negotiations and to reconvene. The Board went into closed session at 7:36pm The Board reconvened at 8:04pm SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT: Mr. Herron reported that he is working with Al Shearer, maintenance director to develop a list of items to be repaired and replaced with the sinking fund money. He wants to keep the community informed of how the district will be using the money. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Butchbaker to adjourn. All ayes, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Donna Brown |
Board Meeting Minutes - June 14, 2010
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Johnson, Nofsinger, Henry, Brown, Steinkraus, Tone, Butchbaker BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Herron, Bohan, McAndrew, Price, Pauley MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the May regular meeting were presented as amended to record Butchbaker as present. Motion by Nofsinger supported by Henry to accept the minutes as amended 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried ACCOUNTS: General fund accounts payable in the amount of $42,525.24 were presented for approval. Motion by Henry, supported by Tone to pay the bills as presented when funds become available. Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Elementary Principal, Mindy Bohan reported that the end of the school year went very well with Field Day and the Talent Show enjoyed by all. She also reported that the Dibels program at the elementary had reached 80% with the benchmark being 91%, so there is still room to improve. Phil McAndrew, Middle School Principal reported that he is wrapping up the year and has been busy interviewing for the Middle School Social Studies position and will hopefully have a recommendation for the board soon. High School Principal, Nanette Pauley reported that High School Sr.'s night, the Sr. Breakfast, and High School Graduation all went very smoothly and she was very proud of all of the students. She also reported that she is busy interviewing to fill the open positions in the High School due to teacher retirements and hopes to have recommendations to the board soon. She reported that the week of August 25 th she will hold Freshman Orientation and Band Camp will be going on that week as well. Volinia Outcomes School Principal, Don Price reported that the VOS graduated 21 students this year. He reported that he is in the process of conducting exit interviews with those students to get some feedback on the program at Volinia. Al Shearer, Transportation Director reported that summer cleaning has begun and is going well. His crew has been busy completing summer repairs and will be looking at re doing the gym floor sometime this summer. GUEST COMMENTS: None NEW BUSINESS: A motion by Henry, supported by Nofsinger to accept the employee retirement requests for teachers Chris Copenhaver and Kay Bowlby, and support staff member Sharon Russell . 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Henry, supported by Tone to approve Herron's request that Marcellus participate in the LCISD county wide preschool. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried LCISD Bob Colby presented the Board with information regarding the Race to the Top and informed the Board that the LCISD will not be signing the agreement for the second round of funding. A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Henry to allow for counsel to assist in the updating of the Support Staff Handbook. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Henry, supported by Butchbaker to accept the revisions and additions to the High School Handbook with changes as discussed. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Tone, supported by Henry to accept the Parent Involvement Policy as presented as part of our Title requirement. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Nofsigner, supported by Henry to accept the 2010-2011 School Board Meeting Schedule as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried June 22, 2010 at 6:00pm in the High School Library was agreed upon by all as the date for the Budget Hearing. All Ayes Monthly budget update was presented as informational. Superintendent Ron Herron reported that the Personnel Committee met and he updated them on the current interviewing and staffing situations. He also reported that the Finance Committee met and went over the Budgets for 2009-2010 and also 2010-2011. Mr. Herron reported that he will meet with the negations team on Thursday June 17 to finalize the preliminary school calendar for 2010-2011. Herron presented retiring Board President Paula Johnson with a gift as a token of his appreciation for all of her dedication to the children of Marcellus Schools and thanked her for her service on the board. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Butchbaker to adjourn. All Ayes, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:05pm. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Steinkraus |
Board Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2010
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Johnson, Nofsinger, Henry, Brown, Steinkraus, Tone, Butchbaker BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Herron, Bohan, McAndrew, Pauley, Price MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the April regular meeting and the May special meeting were presented. Motion by Henry supported by Nofsinger to accept the minutes as presented 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried ACCOUNTS: General fund accounts payable in the amount of $9,422.20 were presented for approval. Motion by Henry, supported by Tone to pay the bills as presented when funds become available. Roll call vote: 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Elementary Principal Mindy Bohan reported that Kindergarten screening has started and that on the first day they had a very good turnout. She said that the 1 st grade will be presenting their play on May 27 and will be going to the Binder Park Zoo on May 28 th . The elementary will be having their annual field day on June 2 nd and she said they could still use several parent/adult volunteers. The Elementary has been raising money for the Marcellus Food Pantry. They are asking everyone to donate $.25 every Tuesday in May for the local food bank. She also reported that students have participated in the Box Tops for Education program this year and so far have raised $1800.00. Phil McAndrew, Middle School Principal reported that the students at the Middle School have been and continue to be very busy as the end of the year approaches. In the last few weeks of school the Middle School will hold it Breakfast of Champions to recognize student athletes. The 5 th through 8 th grade Science Fair will take place on May 12 th and that is also the night that the 4 th graders and their parents are invited to visit the Middle School and become acquainted with the teachers and staff to help make next year a smooth transition into the Middle School. The Student Council will sponsor the farewell dance for the 7 th and 8 th graders on May 21 st in the Middle School Gym. High School Principal, Nanette Pauley reported that the Mock Disaster scheduled for last Friday had to be canceled and will be held on May 14 th , weather permitting. She reported that May 26 th is the Sr.s last day of school and that Sr. Honors Night will be held on May 27 th . Jr. Sr. prom will be held on May 15 th . Pauley then presented the board with a list of the 2010 Top Ten Marcellus Graduating Sr.s and said that they should be congratulated for all of their hard work. She also reported that the Center for Educational Performance and Information Office has released the 2009 graduation and drop out rate and that Marcellus High School has a graduation rate of 98.21% topping the list in the state as this is well above the state's average. Don Price, Volinia School Principal announced that the Volinia Prom will be held on May 22 nd . He reported that the Volinia School will be cleaning up a section of M-216 as part of the adopt a highway program. Volinia sent a group of students to Southwestern Michigan College to help them in their decisions of attending college. NEW BUSINESS: A motion by Henry, supported by Nofsinger to approve tenure for teacher Steve Potter. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Henry, supported by Tone to approve the LCISD 2010/2011 budget and resolution. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried LCISD Bob Colby presented the Board with information regarding the Race to the Top and informed the Board that the LCISD will not be signing the agreement for the second round of funding. A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Butchbaker to approve the Annual Foodservice Contract Renewal with Chartwells. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Henry, supported by Steinkraus to accept the resignation of Varsity Volleyball Coach Bill Curtis due to health reasons 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Monthly budget update was presented as informational. Superintendent Ron Herron gave the Committee Reports and he reported that the Facilities Committee had met and informed the public that there will be sprinklers going into the Soccer fields and that this project has been fully funded by the Soccer Program. He also reported that the Board Affairs Committee met and went over the Neola policies. He stated that the revised policies would be presented to the board at a future date for further consideration. In the Superintendent's report, Mr. Herron informed the public that both the Operational Millage and the Sinking Fund Millage had passed and that Tim Henry was re-elected to the board and Hugh Fair was elected to the school board. He then read a Press Release to be published in the Marcellus News thanking all those involved in helping with the passing of the millage proposals. Mr. Herron said that he was continuing to work toward the education of the community, staff and students regarding suicide issues. He stated that there is a team of staff members going to a two day training later this month, and that he has been in contact with off sight centers as the Gryphon House in Kalamazoo to talk about additional professional development training. He said that the high school would be implementing a segment regarding suicide prevention into the health curriculum next year. He stated that we are all trying to do what is necessary to continue to create a safe environment for our children. GUEST COMMENTS: None PARENT CONCERNS: Several parents attended the meeting to address the Board regarding their concerns of out of school suspensions and bullying. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Nofsinger, supported by Henry to adjourn. All Ayes, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:26pm. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Steinkraus |
Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 2010
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Johnson, Nofsinger, Henry, Brown, Steinkraus BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Tone ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Herron, Bohan, McAndrew, Pauley, Price MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried ACCOUNTS 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Elementary Principal Mindy Bohan reported that Kindergarten Round up was well attended by parents and prospective kindergarteners for next year. She invited those in attendance to the 3 rd grade play that will be held on Wednesday night in conjunction with the K-12 Student Showcase. On Thursday the elementary school will be holding their volunteer breakfast in honor of all of the volunteer parents and community members who give time at the elementary school. Also on Thursday Midwest Energy will be presenting their hotline demonstration to the elementary students. There will also be a poster contest for the 4 th graders and one class will be awarded a free field trip. Phil McAndrew, Middle School Principal reported that the students will be celebrating Earth Day on Thursday. At 2:00pm in the afternoon on they will be cleaning the grounds around the Middle School, planting flowers and painting. He invited any one interested in helping to show up. On Friday the Middle School will be holding their Spring After School Party and will also be having their Starbucks Assembly in the morning. Mr. McAndrew reported that overall the MEAP scores are up and that the staff will be doing more comparisons of the MEAP scores as more data becomes available. McAndrew also thanked everyone who was involved in helping with the Middle School Family Fun Night Fundraiser. The fundraiser was a huge success raising over $2800.00. High School Principal, Nanette Pauley reported that the ACT scores for the Jr.s have been sent to the students and that the combined MME scores will be received soon. The final curriculum meeting will be held on April 27 th and she thanked those that have attended the meetings and helped with suggestions and ideas. High school student Sharon Rimes was chosen as the winner of the Cass County Youth Council's logo contest. She congratulated Sharon . The high school students will celebrate Earth Day with Earth Day Café. She said that some staff from SMC with the Educational Talent Search will man the Café and be available to talk to students. Ms. Pauley introduced Hillary Melville and told the board that she had been chosen to attend the Young Citizen Seminar sponsored by Farm Bureau. Hillary also presented prom invitations to the board and administrators. On May 7 th Marcellus High School will participate in a mock disaster assembly. The event is open to parents and community members and is in cooperation with the Marcellus Fire and Ambulance Services. Don Price, Volinia School Principal announced that in conjunction with the Great Start Readiness Program staff from LCISD and some local legislators will be touring the Volinia School on Friday. The purpose of their visit is to get a first hand look at how some successful programs like the Volinia School are run. He stated that there are many dates to take notice of in the monthly newsletter. NEW BUSINESS: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Nofsinger, supported by Butchbaker to accept with regrets the resignation for reason of retirement from Elementary Teacher, Malinda Eyster and from Support Staff member Sharla Swartz. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Henry, supported by Steinkraus to approve the recommendation by Dave DeCou for Mike Armbruster as JV Boys Baseball Coach. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Henry to approve the recommendation by Dave DeCou for the following 2010/2011 winter coaches: Boys Basketball: Varsity, Troy Kahler, JV Tim Perry, 9 th gr., Kim Moe, 8 th gr., Mike Armbruster, 7 th gr., Rick Miller. Girls Basketball: Varsity, Dennis Small, JV, Dan Afton, 8 th gr., Mike Armbruster, 7 th gr., Amy Collins. Wrestling: Varsity, Todd Rice , Middle School, Josh Sharp. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Monthly budget update was presented as informational. 1 st Annual K-12 th grade Student Showcase was presented as informational. A motion by Henry, supported by Nofsinger to approve the Summer Credit Recovery Program as outlined. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Superintendent Ron Herron gave the Committee Reports and he reported that the Personnel and Finance Committees both met. He stated that they discussed how changes to the retirement and student allowance from the state are changing on a daily basis and it is difficult to predict what the state will do. He also stated that they discussed personnel issues as they relate to retirement and that there will be some job postings to replace those that retire. In the Superintendent's report, Mr. Herron said that they Marcellus School Staff is saddened by the death of Volinia student, Laiken Dutoi. He offered his condolences to the family. He stated that he has been in contact with The Griffin Place and also Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare to get help for both students and staff. On a lighter note, Mr. Herron read parts of an email from Mark Forner, a WMU student who is preparing a dissertation entitled The Leadership Practices of Effective Rural Superintendent's. Mr. Forner has researched rural school districts in Michigan over the last 5 years, and has identified the Marcellus School District as one of 8 rural districts in Michigan where student academic achievement has significantly improved. Mr. Forner would like to visit Marcellus and include our district in his study. Mr. Herron commended the Administrators and Teachers at Marcellus for being recognized in this way. GUEST COMMENTS: Dawn Sively invited the Board members to be part of a MEA Rally on May 24 th in Three Rivers. The rally is to let the sate know that Michigan citizens are not happy with the way the public schools are being funded. Marcellus High School Student Hillary Melville, along with her mother Susan Townsend handed out invitations to the 2010 Jr. Sr. Prom to all of the Board Members and Administrators. Susan Townsend also asked the board if some of the repairs to the school could be done by local contractors volunteering their time. Al Shearer addressed this issue. A motion by Henry, supported by Nofsinger to go into closed session for a student disciplinary hearing and for contract negotiations and to reconvene. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. The Board went into Closed Session at 7:49pm At 8:46pm the Board Reconvened. A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Nofsinger to expel Student A from Volinia Outcomes School for the remainder of the school year with the option to reapply to Volinia next fall. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Henry, supported by Nofsinger to adjourn. All Ayes, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:47pm. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Steinkraus |
