March 18, 2013

BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING  MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013

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.

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER  @ 7:02__________ p.m.

B.   ROLL CALL  I. BOARD II. STAFF 5 III.  VISITORS 49

A. Cappelli

L. Freedman

  1. R. Johnson no

  2. T. Wilson

S. Wallin

R.Bedell

P. Jones

C.   ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Freedman______Supported by____Wallin________to adopt the agenda as presented adding 5, a resignation and 6 a ERI request

All members voted yes

Motion passed

D.   RECOGNITION / SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS    

1. Social Studies Fair – At the Regional Social Studies Fair, 4th grade students, Kalista Perron and Korinn Perron placed 1st ; 4th grade student, Natalie Albrough placed 2nd; and senior, Dorianne Shaffer placed first

2.  Spelling Bee – At the District Level Spelling Bee in grade 5, Trevor Moran placed 3rd, and Katelyn Krull placed 5th.  In 6th grade, Kendra Carrick placed 1st  and Isabelle Perron placed 2nd.  At the Regionals, Kendra placed 5th, and Isabelle placed 8th.  

3.  Robotics Team - Our Robotics Team finished runner-up in the team event at the District level Robotics competition, recently held in Traverse City.  Coach by Mr. Rairigh, members of our team are: Abby Lounds, Allen Lounds, Tony Mongene, Tyler Postma, Abby Cho, Michael Pomeroy, Frank Breen, Riley Sansone, and Austin Teeple.  Also helping out our Robotics Team, were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Lounds, and LSSU student, Kris Zakfeld.

E.   CORRESPONDENCE

F.   PUBLIC COMMENT

G.  APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

  1. Regular  Meeting Minutes February 18, 2013

Motion by Wallin Supported by ____Freedman_________ to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting  on  February 18, 2013.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

H.  APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS

Motion by Freedman_____Supported by Cappelli_______ to approve payment of bills for 2/9/13 to 3/8/13 in the amounts of:

General $ 386,897.18

Food Service $   17,632.78

Total $ 404,529.96

All members voted yes

motion passed

I.   OLD BUSINESS   

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 ___Wallin_____to

consider this the second and final reading of NEOLA 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

  1. Overnight Trip Request

The Softball Team will be playing in a weekend tournament in Traverse City on April 12 and 13.  Coach Dawn Williams is requesting that we allow an overnight trip for this purpose.

Motion by Jones_______ supported by Freedman_____to allow an overnight trip by our Softball team for a tournament in Traverse City on April 12 and 13.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

  1. Leave of Absence Request

Bus Driver, Aquila Johnson, is requesting a leave of absence for the remainder of this school year, beginning March 15, 2013, due to child care needs.

Motion by Freedman_____ supported by Wallin___to grant an unpaid leave of absence to Bus Driver, Aquila Johnson, effective March 15th and running through the remainder of the 2012-13 school year.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

  1. Hiring of a Boys Track Coach

Motion by Cappelli____ supported by Freedman___to

hire Joyel Hyvarinen as Boys Track Coach, with the salary as per the Master Agreement.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

  1. Budget Projections 2013-2014

We will look at projections for the 2013-14 budget based upon financial information currently available.  No formal action is necessary at this time.  The Board Finance Committee should meet soon to discuss the budget and make a recommendation on how to proceed.  We also need to schedule a Building & Site Committee Meeting , prior to the April Board meeting, to look at roofing and security bids.

6.  Resignation of Varsity Football Coach

Motion by Freedman    second Jones    to accept the resignation of Ron Lounds the Varsity Football Coach.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

7.  Early Retirement request

Motion by Freedman    supported by Bedell   to accept the Early Retirement Incentive from Mrs. Claudia Stanko-Bedell, by extending the deadline to the end of the 2012/2013 School year.  

All members voted yes

Motion passed

K.  BOARD REPORTS  -     SIT /  PSC  -  Committee Meetings- SIT did meet and will meet again March 26th.  It was a organizational meeting, so just getting going.

L.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

  1. Elementary Principal – Mr. Routhier

February 21st we had the spring conferences, attendance was down alot.  Wasn’t well attended.  26th of February we held a lock down drill and tested the new radio system.  It went well.  Happy that worked well.  March 1st started reading month.  Lots going on with this.  5th of March, Michigan State University came and set up an assembly and showed kids lots of cool things with science for the kids.  No charge to the districts was for k-6.  Cheybogan opera house was attended by our kids last week.  They really enjoyed it.  April 18th and 19th is kindergarten round up   26th of April, 5th & 6th graders heading to Sudbury for Science North, keeps getting more and more expensive but we can cover it.

  1. Middle School/High School Principal – Mr. Reattoir

The robotics team did a great job, they came in 2nd out of 48 teams.  They are heading to Grand Rapids next week and we hope they do a great job.  Really rooting for them.  It will be streamed so hopefully it will be better.  Last week Dr. Micheal Pritchard was here and spoke on bullying.  Kids loved him, the Bay Mills Tribe was a huge help getting him here.  He did a super job, kids loved him.  PowWow was Friday and everything went well.  Next months meeting we will recognize the Key Club.  They are in their meet now.  High School band will be going to Grand Rapids tomorrow to see the Grand Rapids symphony orchestra.  He will be attending the Common Core meeting tomorrow.  Need to figure out how to transition this in.

  1. Superintendent – Mr. Kantola

Share issues that we have with the computer.  Having trouble moving from sheet to sheet as most of us are.   We got to work out the glitches yet.  We are putting out bids for the roofing replacement for the School.  We are still waiting on the security companies to get back their bids.  The intercom system has been ordered so that should be here in the next week or so.  The sound system in the big gym needs to be replaced.  There was a bid for $8000 from ASCOM.  Maybe the building and site committee should meet to discuss.  He will ask for some 2% monies from the two local Tribes.  On April 8th at 6:30 the building and site committee to meet and then the Athletic Committee needs to meet along with the Distinguished Alumni also needs to meet.  So  7 for Athletic, 7:15 for Alumni, same date.    

M.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion by ___Freedman_____ Supported by Wallin_______    to adjourn.  Time:  ___8:25_______pm.

All members voted yes

Motion passed

Respectfully submitted,

Board Secretary