April 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
Agenda |
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1. The Board President will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
2. Invitation to speak to an agenda or non-agenda item.
The Board of Education meets and conducts school business in public. The public is invited to watch and listen to the Board of Education deliberate and vote on the agenda items scheduled for action and discussion. Although the Board of Education meets in public, this is not a meeting for the public to participate. It is a meeting for the seven (7) members of the Board of Education to conduct the business of the school district. As an important part of each meeting, the public is invited to address the Board of Education at this time. This portion of the meeting shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes unless extended by a vote of the Board. This is the only time the public will have to speak to Board members during the meeting. Please follow the requested process if you intend to address the Board. |
3. Correspondence
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3.a. Letter of Resignation - Emilee Russell
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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4. Approval of the Agenda
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
6. Public Comment
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7. Consent Agenda - Finance Report
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
8. Consent Agenda - Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
8.a. April 18, 2023 - Special Meeting
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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9. Approval of Hire - Paraprofessional
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Matt Cairy
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of Lindsey Johnson as a paraprofessional in the Freeland Community School District.
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10. 2023 SISD Biennial Board Election
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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11. Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Argyle
Description:
Meeting was held Monday, April 3, 2023.
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12. New Position - Elementary Intervention Paraprofessional
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
This support position was recommended by the administrative team for the 2023-24 school year. It received strong support from the Finance and Personnel Committee.
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13. New Position - K-12 Instructional Coach
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
This professional position was recommended by the administrative team for the 2023-24 school year. It did not receive support from the Finance and Personnel Committee and a presentation was to be brought to the Board of Education.
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14. Teacher LETRS Stipend
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Izabella Lopez & Shelley Helmreich
Description:
This stipend is being strongly advocated for by your administrative team to provide necessary training for special education teachers and teachers at the elementary level. The Committee was skeptical of providing a stipend for teachers to get better at their craft. There was no recommendation from the Committee and a presentation to the Board was requested.
The LETRS stipend proposal is attached. |
15. Entry Security Bids
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The bid from ROK Systems (at a total of $34,497) was the lowest submitted bid, and the only bid that met the bid specifications for a video intercom at our entry doors. The recommendation to the Board of Education is for ROK Systems to be awarded the bid. This is being paid for through our Section 97 Student Safety Grant.
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16. Food Service Bids
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
We had three (3) bidders submit proposals to manage our food service program. Chartwells, SFE, and The Nutrition Group (all reputable companies) went through the pre-bid and bidding process. As seen on the individual bid sheets and the bid scoring sheet, Chartwells bid the least per meal and, because of this, slightly beat out SFE in the total score. Due to the low bid and the positive working relationship we had with Chartwells during their last contract with Freeland, support from the Finance & Personnel Committee, and approval from the Michigan Department of Education, Charwells is being recommended to the Board of Education as the recommended vendor.
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17. Policy Recommendations (First Reading)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Policy items are attached.
These items will go to the Curriculum and Policy Committee prior to the May meeting of the Board of Education. |
18. Student Handbooks, Athletic Handbook, and Curriculum Guides (First Reading)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Documents are attached.
These items will go to the Curriculum and Policy Committee prior to the May meeting of the Board of Education. |
18.a. Elementary School/Learning Center Handbook
Description:
For review. Approval will be in June.
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18.b. High School/Middle School Handbook
Description:
For review. Approval will be in June.
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18.c. Athletic Handbook
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
For review. Approval will be in June.
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18.d. K-6 Curriculum Guide
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
For review. Approval will be in June.
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18.e. 7-12 Curriculum Guide
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
For review. Approval will be in June.
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19. Board Member/Superintendent Comment
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19.a. Board of Education Update - Freeland Learning Center and Elementary School
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19.b. Board of Education Update - Freeland Middle School and High School
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19.c. Board of Education Update - Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement
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19.d. Board of Education Update - Student Support
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20. Closed Session (PA 267 of 1976, Section 8(d))
(ACTION REQUIRED - Roll Call Vote)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Board will meet in closed session to consider the purchase of a piece of property that has been viewed by District staff.
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21. Adjourn
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