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 Jeff Steinkraus Jeff Steinkraus is serving his third year on the school board and is excited to be serving the community in this way. He serves on the Facilities Committee and the Board Committee Selection Personnel for this coming year. He can be contacted any time with any concerns. |
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Board Meeting Minutes - December, 2011
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR Meeting CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Henry at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Walden, Henry, Steinkraus, Tone, Butchbaker, Fair BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Brown ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Price, Pauley, Shearer, Bohan President Henry added Agenda Item G. Varsity Wrestling Coaching Recommendation MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Motion by Tone, supported by Butchbaker to accept the minutes of the November 11 th Regular Meeting as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ACCOUNT PAYABLE: General Fund accounts payable in the amount of $48,441.20 were presented for approval. Motion by Butchbaker, supported by Walden to pay the bills as presented when funds become available. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mindy Bohan, Elementary Principal reported that the PTG sponsored the Santa's Express again this year and that went very well. She said the Wildcat Walk was again a success raising $7000.00. The Elementary students have been collecting Toys for Tots and also Health and Beauty aides for the Marcellus Pantry. She reported that she had a staff meeting with her teachers to discuss the changes in the teacher tenure law. Middle/High School Principal, Nanette Pauley said that things have been very busy in the Middle/High School with students participating in a Red Cross Blood Drive, Food Drives, ect... She stated that the students are preparing for the Christmas Dance and a Drama Production as well. She announced that McKenna Terrill has been selected as the DAR Good Citizen for this school year. As part of her report Miss Pauley introduced art teacher, Cindy Semark who gave a report on her involvement in the MAEA workshop that was held on November 10-13, 2011. Mrs. Semark introduced the concept of “design thinking” to the board with the hopes of developing this way of teaching into the curriculum here at the school. Don Price, Volinia Principal reported that once again this year the Thanksgiving Dinner held at Volinia big success and well attended. He stated that several students from Volinia attended an Etiquette Conference held at the COA. The students came back very excited as they heard speaker DC Curry present at the COA and are interested in getting him to come and speak at Volina. He also stated that he and his staff have been working on team building concepts with the students at Volinia. GUEST COMMENTS: None A motion by Walden, supported by Tone to accept with regrets the resignation of Lois Focht for the reason of retirement. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Information of the State Meap Cut Scores was presented as informational Mr. Herron informed the Board that the Board Affairs Committee has reviewed the updated NELOA policies and copies of the updated policies are available in the Administration office if Board members not on the Board Affairs Committee would like to review them. The updated NEOLA policies will be presented at the January Board Meeting for final approval by the Board. Monthly Budget Update was presented as informational. In his Superintendent's report Mr. Herron said that he had met with the Board Affairs Committee and reviewed the updated NEOLA policies, the new tenure law and teacher evaluation process. He stated that they will be working with legal council to update the teacher contract because of the new laws in place. The Board Affairs Committee also discussed the new bill 4163 regarding bullying and although the school does have a policy on bullying it will be reviewed in light of this new bill to make sure the school stays compliant. Mr. Herron also met with the Facilities Committee and members of Tower Pinkster to discuss developing a site plan for the District. They will be putting together a long term vision plan for the District, using much of the information that was already compiled with the Facilities Study. A motion by Tone, supported by Butchbaker to accept the recommendation of Athletic Director Dave DeCou for Ross Porter as Varsity Wrestling Coach. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Steinkraus, support by Butchbaker to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried Board Adjourned at 7:53pm Respectfully submitted, |
Board Meeting Minutes - November 12, 2011
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR Meeting CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Henry at 7:00 p.m. at the Volinia Outcomes School BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Walden, Henry, Steinkraus, Tone, Butchbaker, Brown, Fair BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Price, Pauley, Shearer, Bohan President Henry added Agenda Item G. Coaching Resignation MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Motion by Tone, supported by Walden to accept the minutes of the October 10 th Regular Meeting as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: General Fund accounts payable in the amount of $41339.02 were presented for approval. Motion by Butchbaker, supported by Tone to pay the bills as presented when funds become available. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Elementary Principal, Mindy Bohan reported that the Annual Veterans Nanette Pauley, Middle/High School Principal reported the she will be having her first School Improvement Meeting in the next couple of weeks. The NHS will be holding two blood drives this year and the Principals Advisory Council has been discussing ways to motivate and encourage school spirit. They would like to hold a behavior based incentive carnival in the spring. She also reported that at the upcoming professional development day the teachers will be taking portions of the ACT test and will also be receiving training in CPR. Volinia Outcomes Principal, Don Price reported that he spent the day at Camp Eberhart with 36 students participating in team building activities and challenging activities. He stated this allowed the students to not only have a break from the classroom but to develop valuable life skills in teamwork. Fourteen students from Volinia will participate in the Cass County Council on Agings Etiquette Conference later this month. The date for the annual Thanksgiving Dinner in Volinia has been set for November 22 nd . Al Shearer, Transportation and Maintenance Director reported that he and his staff have had a busy month. The Elementary Computer Lab is complete and running well. New backboards for the gym have arrived and are being installed. He also reported that we have serviced 5 busses for Lawton so far under the agreement that we have with them and that seems to be going well. GUEST COMMENTS: None Annette Rotolo, Sharon Koshar, and Sharon Melko, representing the Big Fish Lake Property Owners Association attended the meeting to present the Marcellus Community Schools with a $1713.00 check. The money was raised from a fundraiser put on the by Association and was donated to the school. The donation will be used to purchase graphing calculators. Mrs. Pauley, Middle/High School Principal recognized Art Teacher Cindy Semark on her recent involvement with the Michigan Art Education Association. Cindy was not only a presenter at the workshop but also Co- chaired the event. Mrs. Pauley commented that Cindy went above and beyond and spent numerous hours on this important event that was held by the MEAE in Kalamazoo. A motion by Tone, supported by Steinkraus to accept the district's Internet Safety Policy that is mandated by CIPA. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Tone to accept the Best Practices Resolution that will allow for additional funding from the State. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Monthly Budget Update was presented as informational. A motion by Tone, supported by Fair to accept the resignation of Joshua Sharp from the Varsity Boys Wrestling position for personal reasons. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried In his Superintendent's report Mr. Herron said that he and several of his staff as well as some board members attended a seminar at the LCISD on updates regarding the Michigan Reform Education Legislation and Tenure Law. He also stated that the Board had held there Board Workshop and reviewed budget items, insurance laws, and legislation changes. He will be scheduling some additional work sessions with the board as they have many changes to work through in the days ahead. A motion by Steinkraus, support by Walden to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried Board Adjourned at 7:35pm Respectfully submitted, |
Board Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2011
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Board Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2011
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Board Meeting Minutes - August 15, 2011
MARCELLUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Henry at 7:00 p.m. at the Marcellus High School Library. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Walden, Henry, Steinkraus, Tone, Butchbaker, Brown, Fair BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Price, Pauley, DeCou, Shearer, Bohan MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Motion by Steinkraus, supported by Tone to accept the minutes as amended to read that Butchbaker arrived late and was not absent, Bohan was absent from the meeting, and the motion for depositories was made by Fair and supported by Walden. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ACCOUNT PAYABLE: General Fund accounts payable in the amount of $48,397.83 were presented for approval. Motion by Butchbaker, supported by Tone to pay the bills as presented when funds become available. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mindy Bohan, Elementary Principal reported that the elementary building has been updated and reorganized to accommodate the incoming students from the middle school. Middle/High School Principal, Nanette Pauley reported that things are underway for the beginning of the new school year. Freshman orientation will be Aug 23 rd , Band Camp will be the week of August 22 nd , and Athletic practices have begun. She also gave a report on the MME handout that was included in the board packet. Don Price, Volinia School Principal reported that he has been busy this summer with referrals and doing interviews for new students. He also reported that the Middle School program at Volinia has been discontinued. He reported that Volinia will host a 3 on 3 basketball tourney during the Bluegill frolic. Transportation and Maintenance Director, Al Shearer reported that he and his staff have been very busy this summer with remodeling the elementary school, remodeling the library and moving out of the middle school. He also reported that the middle school roof repair has been completed. He also gave a report on the transportation report that was included in the board packet. GUEST COMMENTS: None Handwritten letters by Mrs. Smith's 4 th grade class were presented to the Board. The letters were part of a persuasive writing assignment and were written to the Board not only to thank them for their hard work for the school but also to persuade them of changes they would like to see for the students with the closing of the middle school, and also of what activities they would like to see continue on. A motion by Brown, supported by Steinkraus to approve the Varsity and JV Volleyball coaching recommendations as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Tone to approve the Football coaching recommendations as presented. 6 Ayes, 1 Nay, Motion Carried A motion by Steinkraus, supported by Tone to accept the resignation of teacher Denise Peters, with regrets. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried A motion by Tone, supported Butchbaker to approve a resolution to take the steps necessary to comply with the Best Practice Guidelines published by the MDE. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Superintendent Herron reported that Yeo and Yeo will be at the September meeting to present the official findings of the recently completed audit. President Henry reported that he is still getting some clarification from Thrun law firm regarding the additional wording to the Superintendent's contract. Superintendent Herron reported that the Board Affairs committee had met and are organizing the Neola policies that would be presented in the future. He also reported that the Facilities committee met and discussed some ways to communicate to the public regarding the use of the sinking fund money. They also discussed parking and traffic flow issues, sidewalk repairs and other safety issues, as well as ways to utilize the Middle School building. He handed out the final copy of the facilities study to all board members. A motion by Tone, supported by Steinkraus to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried Board Adjourned at 7:55pm Respectfully submitted, |
