OFFICIAL MINUTES

BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014

HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

REGULAR MEETING  7:00 P.M.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda or at the discretion of the presiding officer.

A.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER  

B.  ROLL CALL  I. BOARD      II. STAFF 5            III.VISITORS

A. Cappelli  yes

L. Freedman yes

J. LeBlanc    yes

T. Wilson yes

S. Wallin no

R. Bedell yes

P.Jones no

C.   ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Freedman____Supported by_ LeBlanc_______to adopt the agenda as amended adding item 6 resignation of a play ground aide.

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___  

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

D. RECOGNITION / SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS

          1.  Retiring Board Members – We will recognize Mr. Freedman and Mr. Jones for their service on our Board.

          2.  MASB-SEG Safety Award – Our school has been recognized by our Property/Casualty Insurance Pool carrier for safety efforts over the past year, which has resulted in no claims during that time.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

        3.  Niche Ranking of Best Schools – The “Niche” organization recently released its rankings of U.S. Schools.  Our Elementary received an A-, while our Jr/Sr High received a B+.  Our High School was ranked 82nd among Michigan High Schools,

F.   PUBLIC COMMENT- none

G.  APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

1.     Regular Meeting Minutes -  November 17, 2014

Motion by LeBlanc___ Supported by Cappelli___ to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 17, 2014.                        

LeBlanc ___  yes

Wallin  ___

Bedell ___yes

Jones___

Cappelli ___yes  

Wilson___yes

Freedman___obstained

Motion passed

H.  APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS

Motion by____Freedman____________Supported by Cappelli_____ to approve payment of bills for 11/11/14 to 12/05/14 in the amounts of:

General  Fund                          $451,623.41

Food Service                           $  11,298.56

Total                                                $462,921.97     

Freedman  ___

LeBlanc  ___

Wallin ___

Jones  ___

Bedell  ___

Cappelli  ___

Wilson___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

I.   OLD BUSINESS

J.   NEW BUSINESS

1.   NEOLA Policy Updates – Second and Final Reading

In the Board packet are the proposed updates to Board Policy.  In order to become official Board Policy, each item must be approved at two separate meetings.

Motion by ___Cappelli_______Supported by Bedell____ to approve the second and final reading of NEOLA Policy Updates #1420, 2370.01, 3220, 5830, 7540.02, 7540.03, 7540.04, 8325, 8330, 8500, 8510, 8540, 9211, and 9800.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

2.    Hiring of a Bus Aide

Motion by LeBlanc______Supported by ____Freedman__________to hire Amanda Lounds as a Bus Aide, 4 ½   hours per day, with the salary and benefits as per the Master Agreement.

Wilson____

LeBlanc ___  

Jones ___       

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

3. Bid Acceptance – Office Copy Machines

I am proposing that we go from 4 copy machines to 3.  This will result in a cost savings, plus more efficiency in operation.

We received bids from National Office Products and Sault Printing.  We will go over the bids at the meeting.

Motion by Freedman____Supported by ___Bedell________ to accept the bid from _____National Office Products Bid_________at a cost of $__34,174.00____to lease new copy machines for the Elementary, High School, and Business Offices.

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

LeBlanc___

Cappelli ___

Wilson ___

Freedman__

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

4.   Review of Indian Policies & Procedures

Annual review, and Board approval of this document, is a requirement of the Impact Aid Grant.

Motion by Cappelli_____Supported by ____LeBlanc______ to approve the Indian Policies & Procedures document as submitted.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

5.  Resignation

Motion by ___Cappelli_____Supported by ___Freedman__________ to accept the resignation of Richard LeBlanc as Junior High Basketball Coach, with regrets.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

6.  Resignation of Play Ground Aide

  Motion by  Freedman   supported by  Cappelli     to accept the resignation of  Brianna Hascall      as play ground aide.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members voted yes

Motion passed

K.  BOARD REPORTS  -   SIT /  PSC  -  Committee Meetings

The sit committee met and we meet again in January.  Will continue to work on goals for the school year.

L.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1.     Elementary Principal – Mr. Routhier.  Just a couple things tonight.  The Santa’s workshop was last week.  Kids can purchase small gifts and we get a portion back for elementary athletics.  It went well.  A visiting school came her, Suttons Bay came up, looking at ways to improve relations with their tribe in their area.  They wanted to do a site visit and they did come on the day Ms.Sonja Killips was doing the gift give away and then they toured the school.  They were very impressed with our accomplishments.  This Thursday’s is the Christmas program at 7.  Wanted to thank Lee and Pj for serving on the Board, and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

2.     Middle School/High School Principal – Mr. Reattoir  The drama class put on a play recently, they did a great job.  The school ranking is exciting, getting lots of press.  Christmas games are this Friday, breakfast at 7!  Thanks to Mr. Freedman and Pj for serving on the board.  When we get back only have two weeks before semester exams.  Merry Christmas and Happy New year.

3.     Superintendent – Mr. Kantola  the new cameras are up and they had to run a bunch of cables to get them in but they are almost all up, just some outside ones left.  Really great cameras, they are very detailed.  Christmas Breakfast at 7 this Friday and a staff gift exchange.  Board members are always welcome.  Still have some title 2 monies left so putting it towards computers or laptops for 3rd grade class room.  10,000 left in reap as well so these two funds should cover it.  Merry Christmas

M.   ADJOURNMENT   7:42

Motion by________ Supported by ________    to adjourn.  

Freedman

LeBlanc

Bedell  

Wallin      

Jones      

Wilson  

Cappelli

Respectfully Submitted,

Board Secretary