BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD MINUTES

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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                                    4                                 1

L. Freedman yes

                 R. Johnson no

                 T. Wilson yes

S. Wallin yes

R.Bedell yes

P. Jones yes

C.  ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Freedman___Supported by cappelli_____to adopt the agenda as presented.      

Freedman___  Johnson ___  Wallin ___    Jones ___Bedell ___     

Cappelli ___ Wilson___

All members voted yes

Motion passed

D.  RECOGNITION / SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS        

E.  CORRESPONDENCE

F.  PUBLIC COMMENT

G. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

1.      Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 2013

Motion by Freedman ______ Supported by _____Wallin______ to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting on January 21, 2013.           

          Johnson   Wallin _ Bedell ___Jones___ Cappelli ___ 

Wilson___ Freedman___

All members voted yes

Motion passed

H. APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS

Motion by Bedell_______________Supported by ____Freedman________ to approve payment of bills for 1/16/13 to 2/8/13 in the amounts of:

General                  $392,865.24

Food Service                     $    7,213.18

Total                                    $400,078.42

Freedman ___ Johnson ___ Wallin ___  Jones ___Bedell ___

Cappelli ___Wilson___

All members voted yes

Motion passed 

I.                    OLD BUSINESS 

1.      School Facility Use Policy

The Building & Site Committee recommends the following:

Motion by ___WAllin_____________ supported by Freedman___________to

amend the guidelines for the Use of School Facilities Policy(7510A), by adding the following to the Fee For Use of District Buildings, page 2 of 2: “A $50 deposit will be required by users prior to the event, which is refunded in full, minus any extra custodial, or other employee fee, or cost of property damage. Use of kitchen appliances will result in an additional fee of $25, which is not refundable. District facilities may not be used prior to 3:30 on days school is in session.”

All members voted yes

Motion passed

Johnson___Wallin ___  Bedell___ Jones ___     Cappelli ___ 

Wilson ___Freedman___

2.      School/Student Security

The Building & Site Committee recommends that the school proceed with improving school/student security by focusing initially on the following items: 1. Install a school-wide intercom system; 2. Update current surveillance cameras, and install additional surveillance cameras; 3. Install “buzz-in” doors at the two main entrances to the building; and 4. Install an automated notification system for staff and families in our district.

Top priority will be the installation of an intercom system. We will begin soliciting bids immediately. We will contact individuals, and/or businesses, that work in school security in order to gather information and get suggestions on how to proceed with the other parts of our plan.

Motion by Cappelli__ supported by Freedman__to

Purchase the wireless intercom system from VisiPlex for a total cost not to exceed 22,000.00

All members voted yes

Motion passed

Johnson___Bedell___Wilson___Freedman___Wallin___ Jones___Cappelli___

J.  NEW BUSINESS

          1. NEOLA POLICY UPDATES

Policies# - #0142.1, 0142.3, 1220, 1241, 1443, 3139, 3140, 3142, 5510, 7540.03, 7540.04, 8330, 8470, 9700, 9700.01, 0122 and Policies #- 0151, 1422, 2260, 2271, 2370.01, 2623, 3122, 4122, 5136, 5136V1-delete, 5136V2-delete, 5460,6110, 6146, 6320, 7530.02, 7542, 8321

Policy #0122 – Board Powers- This revision reflects new laws recently passed concerning collective bargaining.

Policy #0142.1 - Electoral Process – This policy was revised to meet new state requirements to hold elections for board members with the general election in even numbered years,

Policy #0142.1 – Term –This revision deals with the term of board members as a result of new election laws.

Policy #1220 – Employment of the Superintendent – This policy was updated to reflect new certification requirements for superintendents.

Policy #1241 – Non-Reemployment of the Superintendent –This policy provides clarification on the process for non-renewal of the superintendent’s contract.

Policy # 1443 – Non-Renewal of Administrative Contracts – This policy clarifies the policy on non-renewal of other administrative contracts.

Policy #3139 – Staff Discipline –This update reflects the change in the Teacher Tenure Act regarding procedures for teacher suspensions. This change increases the length of the suspension before the Teacher Tenure Act comes into play to 15 days.

Policy # 3140 – Termination and Resignation – This revision results from new laws concerning just cause termination of teachers under the Tenure Act

Policy #3142 – Probationary Teachers – This policy reflects new law regarding probationary teachers and how they are evaluated.

Policy #5510 – Students – Sex Offender Registry – This policy provides flexibility for school administrators to deal with the impact of potentially having a registered sex offender and the victim in the same school building.

Policy # 7540.03 – Student Network and Internet –This revision deals with requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act to have school districts monitor online activities of students.

Policy #7540.04 – Staff Network and Internet – This revision deals with expectation of staff concerning online activities of students and staff use of social media.

Policy 8330 – Student Records – This policy reflects recent changes to the Family Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) by the US Department of Education.

Policy 8470 – Students – Sex Offender Registry – delete – see new policy 5510

Policy #9700 – Relations with special interest groups – This revision removes references to advertising and commercial activities on school premises.

Policy # 9700.01 – Advertising and Commercial Activities – This new policy contains requirements regarding advertising and commercial activities of school premises.

Policy #0151 – Organizational Meeting – This bylaw was revised to schedule the Organizational Meeting following the election of board members during the general election of even numbered years.

Policy #1422 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity – This revision reflects new rules regarding “protected class” status.

Policy # 2260 – Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Opportunity – This revision includes language regarding sexual orientation and transgender identity along with language regarding equal access to school facilities.

Policy #2271 – Postsecondary (Dual) Enrollment Option Program –This policy reflects new law which expands dual enrollment eligibility and established standards for dual enrollment

Policy #2370.01 – Online/Blended Learning Program – This policy is provided to address Best Practice Incentives for fiscal year 2012-13.

Policy 2623 – Student Assessment – This policy is provided to address Best Practice Incentives for fiscal year 2012-13.

Policy # 3122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity - This revision reflects new rules regarding “protected class” status.

Policy # 4122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity - This revision reflects new rules regarding “protected class” status.

Policy #5136 – Personal Communication Devices – This policy gives further guidance to schools regarding personal communication devices, usually cell phones, in school.

Policy # 5136V1 – delete

Policy # 5136V2 – delete

Policy # 5460 – Graduation Requirements- This policy is provided to address Best Practice Incentives for fiscal year 2012-13.

Policy # 6110 – Grant Funds – This revision provides fiscal and administrative guidance for using grant funds.

Policy #6146 – Post-Issuance Compliance for Tax-Exempt and Tax-Advantaged Obligations – This policy includes general statements of the goals of the district with respect to compliance with Treasury regulations regarding debt obligations and bonds.

Policy #6320 – Purchasing – This revision includes new requirements regarding federal grants and federally-funded programs.

Policy #7530.02 – Staff Use of Personal Communication Devices – These policy changes deal with the expanded utilization of electronic instruction and electronic communication in schools.

Policy #7542 – Access to District Technology Resources from Personal Communication Devices – This revision addresses the use of PCD’s by staff and students in order to access the districts technology resources (wireless or hard-wired connections)

Policy # 8321 – Criminal Justice Information Security – This new policy deals with the handling of criminal history records by the school.

Motion by Freedman______ supported by Cappelli________to

consider this the first reading of Policies# - #0142.1, 0142.3, 1220, 1241, 1443, 3139, 3140, 3142, 5510, 7540.03, 7540.04, 8330, 8470, 9700, 9700.01, 0122 and Policies #- 0151, 1422, 2260, 2271, 2370.01, 2623, 3122, 4122, 5136, 5136V1-delete, 5136V2-delete, 5460,6110, 6146, 6320, 7530.02, 7542, 8321.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

Johnson___           Wallin ___  Bedell ___ Jones___     Cappelli ___  Wilson ___ Freedman___

2.       Hiring of a Teacher

We have additional Title I funds available. We currently employ a Reading Specialist to work with identified students in grade 1-3. The new Teacher would work with identified students in grades 4 -6.

Motion by Freedman_____ supported by Jones________to

hire  MaryAnne Rutledge   as a Title I Reading Specialist for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year, with the salary and benefits as per the Master Agreement.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

        Bedell___ Wallin ___Jones___ Wilson___ Cappelli ___

 Freedman ___Johnson___

3.      Hiring of a Technical Aide

We have additional Section 31a (At Risk) Program funds available for this school year. There is a great need for additional academic support for identified Kindergarten students.

Motion by Freedman_______ supported by Jones_________to

hire Bridget Hopper as a Section 31a(At-Risk Program)Aide, for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year, with the salary and benefits as per the Master Agreement.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

        Jones___ Wilson___Freedman___ Johnson___Cappelli___

Wallin___ Bedell___

 4. Robotics Overnight Stay

Motion by Cappelli_____ Supported by Freedman_____to allow the Robotics team to stay overnight February 28th and March 1st in Traverse City, and March 21st and March 22nd in Grand Rapids

All members voted yes

Motion passed

        Jones___ Wilson___Freedman___ Johnson___Cappelli___

Wallin___ Bedell___

5. Student Discipline Hearing

           a. Adjourn into Closed Session

Motion by Freedman_____ Supported by Wallin____________to adjourn into closed session in order to conduct a studentdiscipline hearing. 

        Jones___ Wilson___Freedman___ Johnson___Cappelli___

Wallin___ Bedell___

All members voted yes

Motion passed 

Motion by Wallin supported by Bedell to return to open session. 

All members voted yes

Motion passed

 b. Action on student discipline hearing

Motion by__Freedman_______Supported by___Wallin______regarding the student who was the subject of the hearing to accept the recommendation of Mr. Reattoir for a total of 10 days suspension.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

        Jones___ Wilson___Freedman___ Johnson___Cappelli___

Wallin___ Bedell___

K. BOARD REPORTS -   SIT / PSC - Committee Meetings

L. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1.      Elementary Principal – Mr. RouthierMr. Routhier: On Feb5th both buildings went to a yellow ribbon campaign, with the help of Dr. Weber. Kids did a great job and they got some options and education on the topic of suicide. Then the kids went to the district spelling bee in Pickford, and he will bring them next meeting and then the social studies fair will have some as well. Tomorrow celebrating 31 kids that made honro roll in 5th & 6th grade. This month coming up is reading month. Lots going on with that. Movie night coming up and parent conferences are this week coming up. This Friday is Winter Break day. 

2.      Middle School/High School Principal – Mr. ReattoirMr. Reattoir: Homecoming was this past weekend, no issues, king is Jason aiken and Queen is Taylor mills. Progress reports went home already. Robotics is working really hard and have been putting in a lot of hours. If you’ve never experienced it before it really is a great thing to attend. Michigan Merit and ACT is coming up soon. Then there is state supervision and audits so, they will come and watch what we do. Looking forward to that. Thanks for the opportunity to purchase the intercom system.

3.      Superintendent – Mr. Kantola

 Mr.Kantola: 2.2% increase in funding for education, was announced by the governor earlier this week. This is in total, it comes down to a $34 increase in the per pupil allowance and then there are some other cuts so it looks like we may come out even. These are still proposals. February 15 was count day and the count was 503, so up a little bit. Interesting opportunity for a consolidated fund pilot, only reward schools are being allowed to participate in this. We have many sources of funds coming in, at risk, title I and so on, idea here is we can put it all into one pot and spend it how we want. There would be a lot of flexibility there. Not sure how long it will last and he is going to check into it and get back to us. MEAP results are in in elementary we are above the state average and grades 7,8,9 we are a little below the state average. This is the first time the state has reported how the same class did as they move, in other words compare grade 3 last year to grade 4 this year and report on it. So this is new and kind of interesting.  

M.  ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ____Freedman________ Supported by Jones____________   to adjourn. Time: 8:42___pm.

All members voted yes

Motion passed                             

Freedman___Johnson ___Bedell ___ Wallin___Jones ___    

Wilson ___ Cappell

Respectfully Submitted,

________________________________Board Secretary

Amy Cappelli