OFFICIAL MINUTES

BRIMLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, MAY 19, 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 3                  III.VISITORS 38

A. Cappelli yes

L. Freedman yes

J. LeBlanc    yes

T. Wilson yes

S. Wallin yes

R. Bedell yes

P. Jones yes

C.   ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Freedman_______Supported by_Jones_____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.  We will recognize the students who were recognized by the EUPISD for being in the top 10 on each MEAP test, at each grade level.

2.  We will recognize the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the BHS Class of 2014.

E. CORRESPONDENCE resignation letters in packet       

F.   PUBLIC COMMENT - none

G.  APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

1.     Regular Meeting Minutes -  April 21, 2014

Motion by Wallin_______ Supported by Jones______ to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 21, 2014.                    

LeBlanc ___ yes

Wallin  ___yes

Bedell ___yes

Jones___yes

Cappelli ___ yes

Wilson___yes

Freedman___ abstained

Motion Passed

H.  APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS

Motion by__LeBanc________________Supported by Wallin_________ to approve payment of bills for 4/9/14 to 5/12/14 in the amounts of:

General  Fund                          $374,824.80

Food Service                           $  8,986.16

Total                                        $383,810.96

Freedman  ___

LeBlanc  ___

Wallin ___

Jones  ___

Bedell  ___

Cappelli  ___

Wilson___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

I.   OLD BUSINESS    

J.   NEW BUSINESS

1.  Roofing Bid Acceptance

Motion by Freedman_________Supported by__Wallin_______ to accept the bid of $149,450.00 from Great Lakes Roofing for re-roofing the remaining part of the old school.

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___  

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

2.  Concession/Restroom Bid Acceptance

Motion by ___________Supported by___________ to _________ to accept the bid of $___from_____________________ for construction of the Concession/Restroom building.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

tabled

3.  Bus Garage Roof Repair Bid Acceptance

Motion by Freedman_________Supported by_Cappelli___ _________ to accept the bid of $11,360 from Whiskey River Construction for repair of the Bus Garage roof.

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___  

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

4.  Press Box Bid Acceptance

Motion by ___________Supported by_________ _________ to accept the bid of $___from_____________________ for construction of a Press Box.

LeBlanc___     

Wallin ___  

Bedell ___

Jones___       

Cappelli ___  

Wilson ___

Freedman___

tabled

5.  Bond Funding Resolution

Motion by Cappelli___________Supported by__Jones_______ to approve the bond refinancing resolution as presented.

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___  

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

6.  Extension of Administrative Contracts

a.  Director of Physical Plant, Maintenance and Grounds Contract

Motion by Freedman______supported by Jones____to extend the contract of Denny Holdsworth, for one additional year, through June 30, 2016, with the salary to be determined at a later date.

LeBlanc___

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

Cappelli ___

Wilson ___

Freedman__

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

b. Food Service Director Contract

Motion by Cappelli______supported by ___Wallin_________to extend the contract of Christine Chartrand for one additional year, through June 30, 2016, with the salary to be determined at a later date.

Motion by ___________Supported by___________

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

c. Superintendent Contract

Motion by  Wallin______supported by_Bedell_____to approve the contract for Superintendent, Alan Kantola, through June 30, 2015 with the salary to be determined at a later date.

LeBlanc___

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

Cappelli ___

Wilson ___

Freedman__

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

d. Technology Coordinator Contract

Motion by  Jones____supported by__Freedman______to approve the contract for Technology Coordinator, Brian Komejan, through June 30, 2016, with the salary to be determined at a later date.

LeBlanc___

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

Cappelli ___

Wilson ___

Freedman__

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

e. Elementary Principal Contract

Motion by Wallin____supported by Jones______to extend the contract of Elementary Principal, Pete Routhier, for one additional year, through June 30, 2016, with the salary to be determined at a later date.

Motion by ___________Supported by___________

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

f.  Middle/High School Principal Contract

Motion by Bedell_________supported by Freedman________to extend the contract of Middle/High School Principal, Brian Reattoir for one additional year, through June 30, 2016, with the salary to be determined at a later date.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

7.  Extension of Teacher Contracts

In order to attain tenure, a teacher must complete four successful years as a Teacher in our district.

Motion by Wallin_________Supported by__Freedman______ extend the Probationary Contracts for the following Teachers for one additional year: Sonja Killips (4th Year), Alicia LaFord (3rd Year), Jean Schadler (3rd Year), Roberta Mills (3rd Year), Anne Rutledge (3rd Year), Lannie Castagne (2nd Year), Aaron Bradley (2nd Year), Kristin Houtteman (2nd Year), Alexia Jarvie (2nd Year), and Debbie Kavanaugh (2nd Year).

Freedman____

LeBlanc ___  

Wallin ___

Jones ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wilson___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

8.  Granting of Tenure

Motion by Cappelli_________Supported by__Jones_________ to grant tenure to Speech Therapist, Shauna McDonald, at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

9. EUPISD 2014-2015 General Fund Budget Resolution

State law requires local districts to review the local ISD General Fund Budget and give their support or disapproval of the budget.

Motion by  Freedman_____supported by__Wallin______ to support the EUPISD General Fund Budget for the 2014-2015 school year.

LeBlanc___

Wallin ___

Bedell ___

Jones___

Cappelli ___

Wilson ___

Freedman__

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

10.  Letters of Resignation

Enclosed are 3 letters of resignation we have received.

a.    Motion by Cappelli_______Supported by_Freedman__________ to accept the letter of resignation from Art Teacher, Roberta Mills, with regret and appreciation for her service with our school.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

b.   Motion by Freedman___Supported by____Wallin_______ to accept the letter of resignation from Playground Aide, Jason Hoornstra, with regret.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

c.   Motion by Cappelli_________Supported by_Freedman_____ to accept the letter of resignation from Playground Aide, Karla Myers, with regret.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

D.   Motion by Freedman_________Supported by___Jones____ to accept the letter of resignation from JV Volleyball coaching,  Sally DeMolen with regret.

Jones____yes

LeBlanc ___  yes

Wilson ___ yes       

Freedman ___yes

Bedell ___ yes        

Cappelli ___ abstain

Wallin___yes

Motion passed

11.  NEOLA POLICY UPDATES

In the Board packet are the proposed updates to School Policies and Bylaws.  Each must be given two “readings” at two separate Board meetings, and be given Board approval at beach meeting.

Motion by LeBlanc_________Supported by___Wallin________ to approve the first reading for NEOLA Policy #: 0130, 1422, 1619.02, 1623, 2260,  2260.01, 2370.01, 3121, 3122, 3123, 3419.02, 4121, 4122, 4123, 4419.02, 5112, 5330.01, 5517, 8142, 8321, and 8420.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

12.  Superintendent’s Evaluation

        a. Motion by Freedman_____Supported by__Bedell_________ to adjourn into Closed Session for the purpose of conducting the Superintendent’s evaluation.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

        b.     Motion by Wilson_______Supported by_Freedman______ to approve the Superintendent’s evaluation for the 2013-2014 school year, with an overall rating of HighlyEffective___________.

Jones____

LeBlanc ___  

Wilson ___      

Freedman ___

Bedell ___       

Cappelli ___

Wallin___

All Members Voted yes

Motion Passed

K.  BOARD REPORTS  -   SIT /  PSC  -  Committee Meetings Final Sit meeting next Tuesday the 27th of May

L.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1.     Elementary Principal – Mr. Routhier- an Agency called Education trust contacted the principal and superintendent regarding our reading scores.  They were intrigued with our school and wanted to visit.  She did come here and was at the school and interviewed some staff, talked with students.  She really wanted to figure out what we are doing right, because it had to be something.  Kindergarten round up 45 or 46 coming in.  May 5th was staff appreciation week.  We appreciate all our staff and had a good time.  Spring Concert and art show was last wednesday and that went really well.  Movie night last week as well.  6th grade camp was canceled due to weather.  So, we are going to do something internally for them.  This was the first time ever that is was canceled.  May 29th is kindergarten graduation and then last day is elementary awards.   May 21st 5th and 6th grade students that achieved honor roll will be awarded so please attend if you can.  Thanks for a great year.   

2.     Middle School/High School Principal – Mr. Reattoir-Graduation and bacc.  this weekend.  Be here by 1:00 p.m.  sports lots going on just not here still to wet and so on.  Track won the regionals friday, so they are heading to the states.  Scheduling is happening, so look for them.  Wednesday, heading to the Mackinaw Island for a banquet.  Exams coming up as well as summer school.  Two career center students recognized for their efforts in technology.  High School was awarded the bronze medal again.  Thanks for another great year.

3.     Superintendent – Mr. Kantola received a request from the township to revisit the property issue.  Have had some resignations and probably more to come.  These jobs have to be posted internally first and then outside.  So they fill one and then that opens another.  There will five of our current board members are up for election, three are expiring and the two appointed must run as well.  Three will be till 12/18 and the other two will only be two year terms and then run again.  It only goes for the remaining years left on the term.   Petitions are due by July 22, 2014.  Distinguished alumni this year is Mr. Reattoir! Congrats!

M.   ADJOURNMENT

Motion by________ Supported by ________    to adjourn.  Time:  8:43_______pm.                          

Freedman

LeBlanc

Bedell  

Wallin      

Jones      

Wilson  

Cappelli

Respectfully Submitted,

Board Secretary