February 17, 2014
OFFICIAL MINUTES
BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 @ 7:00_ p.m.
B. ROLL CALL I. BOARD II. STAFF 2 III.VISITORS 3
A. Cappelli yes
L. Freedman yes
J. LeBlanc yes
T. Wilson yes
S. Wallin yes
R. Bedell yes
P. Jones no
C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Freedman_______Supported by___Wallin______to adopt the agenda as amended.
Freedman____
LeBlanc ___
Wallin ___
Jones ___
Bedell ___
Cappelli ___
Wilson___
All members voted yes
Motion passed
D. RECOGNITION / SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS –Last week was proclaimed principals week, so a thank you to are two wonderful principals and a special thank you for a good job
E. CORRESPONDENCE
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
G. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 2014
Motion by ___Wallin_____ Supported by LeBlanc____ to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 20, 2014.
LeBlanc ___
Wallin ___
Bedell ___
Jones___
Cappelli ___
Wilson___
Freedman___
All members voted yes
Motion passed
H. APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS
Motion by___Cappelli__________Supported by ____Freedman______ to approve payment of bills for 1/9/14 to 2/10/14 in the amounts of:
General Fund $293,021.32
Food Service $ 10,96788
Total $303,989.20
Freedman ___
LeBlanc ___
Wallin ___
Jones ___
Bedell ___
Cappelli ___
Wilson___
All members voted yes
Motion passed
I. OLD BUSINESS -none
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence Extension Request
For the second time, Melanie Kunkle is requesting an extension of her leave of absence for medical reasons. The Master Agreement requires Board approval for extensions to unpaid leaves of absence beyond one year. The letter is in the Board packet.
Motion by Cappelli_______Supported by_Freedman_____to deny the leave of absence extension request from Melanie Kunkle.
LeBlanc___
Wallin ___
Bedell ___
Jones___
Cappelli ___
Wilson ___
Freedman___
All members voted yes
Motion passed
2. STUDENT “A” DISCIPLINE HEARING
Motion by Freedman_______Supported by__Walin_______to adjourn into closed session for the purpose of a student discipline hearing.
Freedman____
LeBlanc ___
Wallin ___
Jones ___
Bedell ___
Cappelli ___
Wilson___
All members voted yes
Motion passed
3. ACTION ON STUDENT “A” DISCIPLINE HEARING
Motion by Cappelli_Supported by_Freedman_________ regarding Student “A”, to be expelled for the remainder of the 2013/2014 school year. Guidelines will be established for reentrance , which will include a meeting with the Board for reinstatement to the Brimley Area Public Shool.
Freedman____
LeBlanc ___
Wallin ___
Jones ___
Bedell ___
Cappelli ___
Wilson___
All members voted yes
Motion passed
4. 2013-2014 General Fund Budget Amendments
We can now make more accurate projection for this year’s General Fund Budget. The Board packet contains specific information on the budget.
Motion by Freedman__ supported by ___Wallin_________ to approve the 2013-2014 General Fund Budget Amendments as presented.
Wallin ___
Jones___
Wilson___
Cappelli ___
Freedman ___
LeBlanc___
Bedell
All members voted yes
Motion passed
5. Over night trip requests:
A. Robotics for the 13th and 14, in escanaba of March & the 20th and 21st in Traverse City
Motion by Freedman support Bedell to approve the Robotics Club overnight trips.
Wallin ___
Jones___
Wilson___
Cappelli ___
Freedman ___
LeBlanc___
Bedell
All members voted yes
Motion passed
B. Native culture class for March 14 in Marquette, and the 28th in Sault Ste Marie.
Motion by Freedman support Wallin to approve the Native culture class overnight trips.
Wallin ___
Jones___
Wilson___
Cappelli ___
Freedman ___
LeBlanc___
Bedell
All members voted yes
Motion passed
C. Key Club for the 14th of March thru the 16th of March, Grand Rapids.
Motion by Cappelli support Wallin to approve the Key Club overnight trip.
Wallin ___
Jones___
Wilson___
Cappelli ___
Freedman ___
LeBlanc___
Bedell
All members voted yes
Motion passed
K. BOARD REPORTS - SIT / PSC - Committee MeetingsSIT will meet this coming Tuesday and we will be continuing our discussion on goals.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Elementary Principal – Mr. Routhier- One of the first grade teachers applied for a grant from meemic insurance for $500, so she is going to purchase books and various items for her class room..congrats to Mrs. Kastine. Be brining some spot light next time, for science and spelling bee. Letting board know that they have formed a math committee, looking at different text books and other items to assist in math. Book fair this week. Parent conference this week 1-3:30 and then 6-8 on Thursday. Honored 38 students in grades 5-6 achieved honor status. That is the most thus far. Breakfast/lunch for the kids. Reading month in March and it will be all month long and takes the whole month and is based on nascar theme. Planning is still ongoing.
2. Middle School/High School Principal – Mr. Reattoir-fProgress reports went out, they should be there for conferences. Homecoming this past week, with game and dance. congrats to tabitha graham and tommy aikens. the robot almost took out the scene but otherwise we made it thru it. tournaments coming for boys and girls. Girls are here next week and boys are in cedarville. Bringing some spot light kids next month for science and spelling bee. Quiz bowl happened on the 5th without any issues ie snow, there was a tie for 1st place. Our kids did a great job. Thanks to everyone who helped with that event.
3. Superintendent – Mr. Kantola- The robot this year has to pass a ball, catch it and shoot it. So, its very cool. We have the meap test results just not ready for public, but at next meeting. Count day this past week was again, pretty much the same at 494. We sent out the test phone call and email to every parent in the district. Should have received it by now. Will be going thru a process to opt in or opt out of text messaging will be available. Today was a call and text so hopefully it worked well. Maybe we could use if for our newsletter and/or survey’s are some other ideas. Beginning the bid process for completing the roof project this year. We will be reviewing the bids at the May meeting.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by________ Supported by ________ to adjourn. Time: ___________pm.
Freedman
LeBlanc
Bedell
Wallin
Jones
Wilson
Cappelli
Respectfully Submitted,
Board Secretary