December 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM - December Special Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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II. AGENDA APPROVAL
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Motion Needed
I move the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented/amended: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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III. BUDGET HEARING:
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III.A. A. 22-23 Budget Amendment
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide recommended amendments to the 2022-23 budget.
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IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
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IV.A. Members of the Board
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IV.A.1. Recognition Years of Service
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IV.A.1.a. Norma Schwiderson
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IV.A.1.b. John Popovich
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IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
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IV.B.1. Tribal 2% Distribution
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V. COMMUNICATIONS:
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V.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
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V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
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V.C. Committee Reports
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V.C.1. Finance Committee
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V.C.2. Building and Site Committee
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V.C.3. Personnel and Negotiations Committee
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V.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
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V.D.1. Legislative Update
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
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VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
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VI.A.1. November 17, 2022
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VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts
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Treasurer's Financial Report/Superintendent's Report of Internal Accounts: General Fund - $ 1999 Debt Retirement Fund - $ High School Activity Account - $ Elementary Activity Account - $ Food Service Fund - $ Capital Projects Gymnasium - $ Capital Projects Bond 2018 $ |
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VI.C. General Fund Expenditures
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General Fund Expenditures: $
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VI.D. Approval
Description:
Motion Needed
I move the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
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VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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VIII.A. Reorganization of the Board for 2023
Description:
Mrs. Miller has shared organizational materials with each of the board members. Please indicate your preferences for the various positions and nominations and return the forms to her as soon as possible so they may be tabulated for the January reorganizational meeting.
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VIII.B. Board Member Interviews at January 9th Special School Board Meeting 5:00
Description:
Mr. Ming will speak on the process of the board member interviews at Monday's meeting.
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VIII.C. Student Hat Pilot
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VIII.D. Site Visit to Oxford for Electric Bus- Update from Bob Lyon
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IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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IX.A. Superintendent's Update
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Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
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IX.B. Business Services Director's Update
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Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
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IX.C. Instructional Services Director Update
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Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
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IX.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board Monday evening.
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IX.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update
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Mr. Moll will provide an update to the board Monday evening.
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IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
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Ms. Boensch will provide an update to the Board Monday evening.
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IX.G. Athletic Director's Update
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Mr. Ostrander may share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening.
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IX.H. Items from the Board
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Mr. Dewyer will present information about the site visit of Alcona Schools and their school-based health clinic.
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X. ACTION ITEMS:
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X.A. ADOPTION OF 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
Description:
Attached is a proposed 2022-23 budget amendment.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to adopt the 2022-23 Budget Amendment Resolution, as presented. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X.B. Regular Meeting Dates
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Establishment of the regular Board of Education meeting dates for the 2023 calendar year.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to approve the 2023 regular meetings dates, as presented, no later than the 3rd Monday of the calendar month at 6:00 p.m. on the Au Gres-Sims Campus, Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X.C. Hiring of Bus Driver
Description:
Mr. Ming is recommending the retiree hiring of Ann Tremble as a bus driver for the school district.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to approve the hiring of Ann Tremble as a full-time bus driver with wages as per the MESPA contract, as presented, effective immediately. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X.D. Hiring of Custodian
Description:
Attached is a letter of application for the custodian position which is currently available. Mr. Moll and Mr. Ming have conducted interviews, and are recommending Brian Duncan for hire.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to hire Brian Duncan as a full-time custodian, with wages as per Step 1 of the AGS-Michigan Education Association Master Agreement, effective immediately, as presented. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X.E. Approval of Electric Bus Purchase
Description:
Attached is the price quote of a 125 mile range electric school bus from Lion Electric. The building and site committee and Mr. Ming recommend the purchase of this bus to replace a diesel bus in our fleet using $375,000 from the Clean School Bus award and $5,469.60 from the capital projects fund.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to purchase a Lion Electric school bus, utilizing funds from the EPA Clean School Bus program award and the capital projects fund, as presented, effective immediately. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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X.F. Increase/Decrease in Adult Meal Prices Per MDE Requirements
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Attached is Mrs. Boensch's recommendation for 2022-23 meal prices. Per federal regulations, we must decrease our charges for lunch and increase breakfast prices that are comparable to our reimbursement rate. As such, an increase in prices is necessary.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to decrease the price of adult lunches from $5.11 to 5.01, and increase adult breakfasts from $2.76 to $2.83 effective immediately, as presented. MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously by the Board of Education to decrease the price of adult lunches from $5.11 to 5.01, and increase adult breakfasts from $2.76 to $2.83 effective January 1st 2023, as presented. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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XI. Approval of Participation in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program Pilot
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MI Tri-Share is a child care pilot that offers an innovative approach to increasing high quality, affordable child care for working families. The program reduces the cost of licensed child care by splitting it into thirds, with the employee, the employer, and the State of Michigan equally sharing the expenses. The Personnel and Negotiations Committee and Mr. Ming are recommending participation in the program.
Motion Needed I move the Board of Education to participate in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saginaw Intermediate School District (SISD), the fiduciary of the pilot, effective immediately, as presented. Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |
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XII. LOOKING AHEAD- JANUARY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
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XII.A. Board Member Interviews
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XII.B. Reorganization of the Board 2023
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XII.C. Board Member Appreciation Month
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion Needed I move the Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m. Motion by _____________________ Supported by _______________________ Roll call vote as follows: Heather Caulfield _____ Matt Dewyer _____ John Popovich _____ Eric Schwiderson _____ Norma Schwiderson _____ Laura Storey _____ Fred Robel _____ Ayes _____ Nays _____ |