May 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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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 - Matt Cairy
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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3.b. Letter of Resignation - Paul LaFond
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3.c. Lisa Hubbard - SISD Board of Education Candidate
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. Sex Education Advisory Board Goals
(REPORT)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Board unanimously confirmed that the stated goals and objectives meet our needs.
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8. Sex Education Advisory Board Recommendation
(HEARING)
Description:
Reviewed by the Sex Education Advisory Board's Committee members, this tool was unanimously recommended to go to the Board of Education for hearings and adoption. This is hearing number one. |
9. Consent Agenda - Finance Report
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
10. Consent Agenda - Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
10.a. May 9, 2023 - Special Session
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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11. Consent Agenda - Approval of Public Hearing Date - 2023-2024 Budget
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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12. Graduate Profile Data Presentation
Presenter:
FHS Students
Description:
Freeland conducted a Graduate Profile Survey, between April 17th and May 5th, to collect information towards the development of a Graduate Learner Profile for FCSD students. Feedback provided from this survey will support the development of a common definition of what it means to be a 21st Century learner. This Graduate Profile will guide district planning and action steps that will be targeted to support our collective vision for our graduates. This document will include academic, technical, personal, and social skills that all students should possess upon graduation. Students in grades Y5-5 participated in Focus Groups, facilitated by high school students, that captured their thoughts, while 6th -12th grade students, parents, staff, and community members completed the survey independently. |
13. Approval of Hire - Teachers
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of :
Sarah Kempf as a Special Education Teacher in the Freeland Community School District, at BA Step 3 on the Master Agreement, at a salary of $44,412.00 for the 2023-2024 school year. Sirissa Koebke as a Special Education Teacher in the Freeland Community School District, at BA Step 4 on the Master Agreement, at a salary of $45,412.00 for the 2023-2024 school year. Kenneth Olinger as an Elementary School Teacher in the Freeland Community School District, at MA Step 12 on the Master Agreement, at a salary of $67,112.00 for the 2023-2024 school year |
14. Saginaw ISD Election Resolution
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Required follow up to April's initial resolution designating Nicole Northup as the designated representative and Matt Cairy as the alternate for the SISD Board Election.
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15. Saginaw ISD Budget Approval
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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16. IP Security Camera Purchase
ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Mr. Hillborg, Mr. Hohman and I are recommending the Board accept the bid from Audio Central to install the Security Cameras throughout the District. Audio Central was the low bidder, met the bid specifications, and had excellent references as to their work. The six (6) bids we received are shown below:
Audio Central - $59,475.00 (Bid is attached) Securatech - $73,810.18 Convergint Technologies - $89,736.78 ROK Systems - $95,707.48 Security 101 - $100,972.50 International Controls & Equipment - $104,470,40 |
17. New Position - High School Counselor
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
This professional position was recommended by the administrative team for the 2023-24 school year. It had support from the Finance and Personnel Committee and a presentation was to be brought to the Board of Education.
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18. Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Argyle
Description:
The meeting was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Minutes are attached. |
19. Administrative & Contracted Service Salary Revisions
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Please see the attached recommendations from the Finance & Personnel Committee.
* Note: The District Mileage Rate was recommended to increase to $0.45 coming from the Finance & Personnel Committee. A recommendation of the IRS rate came from the Policy & Personnel Committee after a review/comparison to other Saginaw County schools. The Policy & Personnel Committee recommendation is the one included in this document. |
20. Athletic Salaries
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Please see the attached recommendations from the Finance & Personnel Committee. Additionally, Jeff, Marcus, and I are recommending movement on the scale by the Varsity Cross Country Coach and the Middle School Cheer and Pom Coaches. These were supported to bring to the Board by the Committee Chair.
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21. Extra-Curricular Salaries
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Please see the attached recommendations from the Finance & Personnel Committee.
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22. Teacher LETRS Stipend
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
A LETRS stipend is being recommended by the Finance Personnel Committee and is being strongly advocated for by your administrative team to provide necessary training for special education teachers and teachers at the elementary level.
The LETRS stipend proposal is attached. |
23. Curriculum and Policy Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Knoerr
Description:
Meeting was held Thursday, May 11, 2023.
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24. Board Operating Procedures
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The first reading by the Board was in March. Changes were made due to feedback. A clean copy is now being presented for approval and signatures.
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25. Addition of Sports Nutrition Course
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Description:
This course has been reviewed by the Curriculum & Policy Committee and was recommended by the building principal, the superintendent, and the District Improvement Team. There are no concerns about adding this option for our students.
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26. Policy Approval
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Policy items are attached.
These items were reviewed by the Curriculum and Policy Committee after the April Board of Education Meeting. Discussion will occur regarding the recommended change to Policy 0167.3, a correction to Policy 7434, and the choice made in Policy 8390. I do not believe you will find anything controversial of concern. |
27. Approval of Student Handbooks, Athletic Handbook, and Curriculum Guides
(ACTION REQUIRED)
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. |
27.a. Elementary School/Learning Center Handbook
Description:
For approval as submitted in April, with only minor clerical changes.
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27.b. High School/Middle School Handbook
Description:
For approval as submitted in April, with the revised Personal Curriculum language, from the 7-12 Curriculum Guide, and minor clerical changes.
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27.c. Athletic Handbook
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
For approval as submitted in April, with only minor clerical changes.
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27.d. K-6 Curriculum Guide
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
For approval. No changes since April's meeting.
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27.e. 7-12 Curriculum Guide
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
For approval as submitted in April, with the addition of new language regarding recognizing students' GPA at graduation and minor clerical corrections.
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28. Board Member/Superintendent Comment
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28.a. Board of Education Update - Freeland Learning Center and Elementary School
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28.b. Board of Education Update - Freeland Middle School and High School
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28.c. Board of Education Update - Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement
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28.d. Board of Education Update - Student Support
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29. Adjourn
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