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