OFFICIAL MINUTES

BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013

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. Freedmanyes

J. LeBlanc   yes

T. Wilson yes

S. Wallin no

R. Bedell yes

P. Jones yes

C.   ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Freedman_______Supported byJones_________to adopt the agenda as amended.  

Freedman ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

LeBlanc ----

D.   RECOGNITION / SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS –

1.  BHS Volleyball Team – We will recognize Coach Moran and the varsity Volleyball team for their outstanding season, which included District and Regional Championships.  We will also recognize senior, Tabitha Graham, for being selected to the All-State Team.

E.   CORRESPONDENCE none

F.   PUBLIC COMMENT

G.  APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

1.    Regular Meeting Minutes November 18, 2013

Motion by ___Freedman_______ Supported by Bedell______ to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 18, 2013.                  

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 11/8/13 to 12/9/13 in the amounts of:

General  Fund                         $380,259.67

Food Service                          $  13,704.59

Total                                $393,964.26

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

Listed below are recommended NEOLA policy updates.  Changes to our policy require two readings at two separate meetings.

Policy # 0144.3 - Conflict of Interest – This revision results from new legislation regarding conflict of interest situations for Board members

1400 – Job Description – This is a minor change that holds administrators responsible for implementing and complying with nondiscrimination policies.

1630.01 - Family & Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA) – This is a new policy which extends FMLA rules to school administrators.

1662 – Anti-Harassment – This is a new policy which extends all anti-harassment rules to administrators. It also stipulates who are the school’s compliance officers.

2431.01 – Managing Heat and Humidity in Interscholastic Athletic Programs -  This new policy is based upon the MHSAA “model” policy on this issue.

3362 – Anti-Harassment – This revision concerns professional staff, includes several changes involving prohibiting discrimination against various protective classes and also includes more details involving bullying.

3430.01 – FMLA – This revision concerns professional staff and mainly involves how the law applies to military members.

4162 – Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle – This revision reflects current regulations for drivers of commercial vehicles.

4362 – Anti-Harassment – applies to support staff

4430.01 – FMLA – Applies to support staff

5112 – Entrance Age – This revision concerns recent legislation regarding birthdate changes for admission to Kindergarten.

5517 – Anti-Harassment – applies to students

5517.01 – Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students – Minor changes are made regarding bullying.

6107 – Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and to use Electronic Signatures – This is a new policy regarding using electronic signatures.

6420 – Conflict of Interest – Legal Counsel, Advisors, or Consultants – This new policy extends conflict of interest concerns to school legal counsel.

6470 – Payment of Claims – This revision is regarding electronic fund transfers.

6520 – Payroll Deductions – New law prohibits withholding union dues payments via payroll deduction.  For us this takes effect when the present contract expires.

8120 – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance – This is a new federal requirement.

8142 – Criminal History Record Check – This extends the criminal history check to contracted employees.

8390 – Animals on School Property – This new policy involves service animals used in schools and on our buses.

8405 – Environmental Health and Safety Issues – This revision deletes references to animals in school.

8510 – Wellness – This revision includes the new laws and guidelines for school nutrition, including the establishment of a School Wellness Committee.

9160 – Public Attendance at School Events – This revision bans the use of and possession of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances on school property and bans smoking and tobacco use on school property at any time.

Motion by Freedman_____ supported by Jones________to consider this the second and final reading of NEOLA Policy updates #0144.3, 1400, 1630.01, 1662, 2431.01, 3362, 3430.01, 4162, 4362, 4430.01, 5112, 5517, 5517.01, 6107, 6420, 6470, 6520, 8120, 8142, 8390, 8405, 8510, 9160.

LeBlanc___   yes    

Wallin ___  

Bedell ___ yes

Jones___  yes        

Cappelli ___ no

Wilson ___yes

Freedman___yes

2. Student “A” Discipline Hearing “Tabled”

Motion by ______ supported by ____________ to adjourn into Closed session for a student discipline hearing.

Bedell___

Wallin  ___

Jones___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Freedman  ___

LeBlanc___

3. Action on Student “A” Discipline Hearing “Tabled”

Motion by ___________ supported by _______________ regarding the Student “A” discipline hearing to

Freedman___

Wallin  ___

Jones___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Bedell ___

LeBlanc___

4.  Student “B” Discipline Hearing

Motion by Freedman____ supported by Cappelli____to adjourn into Closed session for a student discipline hearing.

Bedell___

Wallin  ___

LeBlanc___

Wilson___

Cappelli ___

Freedman  ___

Jones___

All Members voted yes

Motion Passed

5.  Action on Student “B” Discipline Hearing

Mr. Freedman motioned to accept Mr. Reattoir’s recommendation of a suspension for the remainder of the first semester, and was supported by Mrs. Cappelli.

Cappelli___

Wallin  ___

Jones___

Freedman___

Wilson ___

LeBlanc______

Bedell___

All Members voted yes

Motion Passed

K.  BOARD REPORTS  - SIT /  PSC  -  Committee Meetings SIT Committee- increase math achievement tardy policy and one other are what they will be working on.  The Board goals are handed out.  Need to be discussed at the next board workshop

L.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1.    Elementary Principal – Mr. Routhier-Back in November we had a meap award day.  Took them to the pool and then movies.  It was a fun day for them.  December 4-6 in TC for Principals Conference...staff evaluations were discussed.  December 13th we had professional development day, it was a good session, K-12 were all together.  So the core subjects were covered.  Was a real good session.  December 19, at 7 is the Christmas Program.  Tomorrow starts rehearsal.  This friday is 11:30 dismissal.  Happy Holidays to all of you.

2.    Middle School/High School Principal-My Name is missing!!!  Progress reports went home and fast approaching the end of the first semester.  Drama dept.  put on a play and everyone loved it.  Deck the halls is going on, as you can see.  last day of school is this Friday and we are having the annual christmas games.  This year they have a gentleman from Michigan State to do an anti bullying policy.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

3.    Superintendent – Mr. Kantola-  You all have your expense form please return it asap.  The garage roof issue is not in immediate danger, but needs to be fixed.  Should be inexpensive fix.  The principals and myself have been spending a lot of time on the new evaluation requirements lately.  The evaluation should be based on 25% student achievement.  They have to develop goal for student growth and student achievement.   Sault Sunday on December 8th, ran an article about legislation regarding the reading test and kids being held back.  MEAP results were shown….for 3rd grade reading.  This showed us at 85.7%!  Awesome advertising.  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

M.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion by________ Supported by ________    to adjourn.  Time:  7:55___pm.

Freedman

LeBlanc

Bedell  

Wallin      

Jones      

Wilson  

Cappelli

Respectfully, Submitted,

Secretary