OFFICIAL MINUTES

BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION

 MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 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 III.VISITORS

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 presented.

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

D. RECOGNITION / SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS –

1. School Board Recognition Month – We will recognize our

Board members for their service to our school and community

E. REORGANIZATION

1. Election of Officers

 a. President

Motion by Freedman____ supported by ___Wallin_____ to elect

____Tim Wilson_________ as President.

Bedell___

Wallin ___

LeBlanc___

Wilson__

Cappelli ___

Freedman ___

Jones___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

b. Vice-President

Motion by Wallin____ supported by Cappelli____ to elect

Lee Freedman_________ as Vice-President.

Bedell___

Wallin ___

LeBlanc___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Freedman ___

Jones___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

c. Secretary

Motion by Wilson____ supported by Freedman______ to

elect Amy Cappelli___________ as Secretary.

Bedell___

Wallin ___

LeBlanc___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Freedman ___

Jones___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

d. Treasurer

Motion by Wilson____ supported by Freedman____ to

elect ___Robin Bedell__________ as Treasurer.

Bedell___

Wallin ___

LeBlanc___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Freedman ___

Jones___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

F. PUBLIC COMMENT-----a parent talked to the board about

some kids issues regarding things that are being said to them

by staff members. perhaps some training might be needed

for cultural sensitivity. Do we have it? are we going to have

it? These comments really impaired their well being. Thinks

this should be brought up to the staff. Just to be sure we are

all aware of what we are saying and how it may come across,

make sure its not offensive. This school has come a long way

and we have made great improvements, but there is always

room from improvements. We should be encouraging to accept

differences.

Tim asked if there had been training and it appears to have been

awhile so the Principals and Superintendent will look into this,

for the near future.

Also wants to see ceremonials for the change of the

seasons. Perhaps fry bread or blanket dogs at our concessions,

this would be a great addition.

G. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

1. Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 2013

Motion by Wallin____________ Supported by

Bedell______ to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting

held on December 16, 2013.

LeBlanc ___

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

Freedman___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

H. APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS

Motion by__Wallin________________Supported by

Cappelli___________ to approve payment of bills for 12/9/13 to

1/10/14 in the amounts of:

General Fund $525,408.89

Food Service $ 10,800.36

Total $536,209.25

Freedman ___

LeBlanc ___

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

I. OLD BUSINESS

J. NEW BUSINESS

1. Indian Policies and Procedures Review

Each year as part of our Impact Aid Grant application, the

Board must review the Indian Policies and Procedures

document. No changes have been made to the document

since last year.

Motion by Freedman supported by Wallin to approve as

presented

LeBlanc___

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

Cappelli ___

Wilson ___

Freedman___

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

2. STUDENT “A” DISCIPLINE HEARING

Motion by ___________Supported by_________to adjourn into

closed session for the purpose of a student discipline hearing.

tabled

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

3. ACTION ON STUDENT “A” DISCIPLINE HEARING

Motion by ___________Supported by__________ regarding

Student “A”, to ( tabled)

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

4. Best Practices Incentive Resolution

In order to receive an addition $52 per pupil state aid, the Board

must approve the enclosed resolution.

Motion by Cappelli____ supported by ____LeBlanc________ to

approve the Best Practices Incentive Resolution as presented.

Wallin ___

Jones___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Freedman ___

LeBlanc___

Bedell

All members voted yes

Motion Passed

5. Leave of Absence Extension

Mrs. DeMolen is requesting a one month extension of her leave

of absence for child care, through February 21, 2014.

Motion by Wallin_______ supported by

Freedman___________ to approve the leave of absence

extension for Sally DeMolen, through February 21, 2014.

Freedman___yes

Wallin ___yes

Jones___

Wilson___yes

Cappelli ___Abstained

Bedell ___yes

LeBlanc___yes

K. BOARD REPORTS - SIT / PSC - Committee Meetings

SIT meets next Tuesday at 3:30, working on school

goals. looking at tardy policy and math scores.

Tim, Jim and PJ attended the training at the LSSU. They learned

the importance of making the Board Goals and found the training

very interesting.

L. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Elementary Principal – Mr. Routhier-Mrs James, the band

director who did another wonderful job at the christmas

program. It went very well that night. this past friday was a

spelling bee, for 5th and 6th grades. Trevor Moran and Victoria

Aikens were first and second for 6th grade. Twin sisters were in

the final two. the Perron girls. Meemic gave a $500 grant to Mrs.

Castine, they will be here this week to present it. Science fair

coming quickly, January 30th this year. Last Friday was the last

day of the first Semester. Report cards should be going out this

Friday, if all goes well.

2. Middle School/High School Principal – Mr. Reattoir-
First semester is over and the second began today. There

was a little glitch on illuminate but they are working on

it. Hopefully Friday for report cards but more than likely

the following week. Homecoming is February 14th, game

against Detour. Tomorrow is the Cancer versus Rivals in the

Sault. February 5th, is quiz bowl, so if are interested in helping

let Mr. Reattoir know. Robotics is underway as well, waiting on

the frame. First round in Escanaba and then Traverse City. This

years theme is picking up a two foot ball and score points with it,

handling it and so on.

3. Superintendent – Mr. Kantola- purchased and in the process

of activating a parent and staff notification system. The phone

numbers and email addresses are part of the files already . There

will be something coming home, text will be an opt in because

there may be some charges. The system is called school

messenger and has been used successfully at other places.

There has been more discussion on the conflict of interest,

policy as this was past at the last meeting. We will be taking the

position that we are ok to continue as is. Finance committee

needs to meet to go over the items that are out there...some stuff

in gym and so on. Time for the superintendent evaluation, so

review the document and we will have a workshop at 6 before the

next meeting.

M. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by________ Supported by ________ to

adjourn. Time: 8:13_______pm.

Freedman