May 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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 on the agenda. |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Citizens' Comments
This portion of the agenda is for citizens to address any questions or comments to the Board. The Board will listen, take comments and questions under advisement, and not respond at this time. The presiding officer will refer questions to the superintendent for research and response. When called on by the Board President, the citizen may address the Board for up to three (3) minutes during the citizen comment period. Citizen comment timeframe is limited to 30 minutes. |
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4. Presentations
Description:
Brooke Brawley - use of current and new Math materials.
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5. Information Item
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5.A. Second Semester Grant Awards
Description:
Below is a list of grants that have been awarded during the second semester.
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6. Superintendent's Comments
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7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board. Board members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to the vote. Discussion of the items that have been removed will be added to the Action/Discussion Items listed on the agenda. A motion is needed to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote is required.
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SAMPLE MOTION: ROLL CALL VOTE
I move - "that all items on the Consent agenda be approved as submitted". |
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7.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
- May 1, 2023, Regular Meeting - May 10, 2023, Special Meeting ****************************************************************************** |
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7.B. Board Policy Updates - Second Reading
Description:
Administration is recommending updates to Board Policy #1615-Use of Tobacco by Administrators, #3215-Use of Tobacco by Professional Staff, #4215-Use of Tobacco by Support Staff, #5512-Use of Tobacco by Students, #7434-Use of Tobacco on School Premises. Copies of Board policies were provided in 5/1/23 Board packets. This will be the second reading of the policies. Policies will go into effect upon approval. Dr. Applegate will answer questions.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the second reading of policy #1615-Use of Tobacco by Administrators, #3215-Use of Tobacco by Professional Staff, #4215-Use of Tobacco by Support Staff, #5512-Use of Tobacco by Students, #7434-Use of Tobacco on School Premises". ****************************************************************************** |
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7.C. Food Service Contract Renewal
Description:
The finance committee is recommending the renewal of the Chartwells Food Service contract for one year.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the annual food service contract renewal with Chartwells". ****************************************************************************** |
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7.D. Payment of Bills
Description:
A list of bills is presented for payment. Mr. Skabek will answer question.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the following be approved for payment -Payroll Vouchers #21 and #22 -General Fund checks 69641 through 69754 excluding Check #69737. ***************************************************************************** |
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7.E. Modes of Instructional Delivery - Reconfirmation
Description:
Each month, at a meeting of the board, administration will reconfirm how instruction is going to be delivered during the 2022-23 school year. The district's approved plan states that Niles Community Schools may offer both in-person and virtual modes of instruction and employed mitigation strategies for the health and safety of our learning environments.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board reconfirm the modes of instructional delivery and other services for June 2023 as stated and detailed in the district's approved Continuity of Service Plan". ******************************************************************************
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8. Action/Discussion Items
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8.A. Bill Payment
Description:
Administration is recommending payment of general fund check # 69737.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve payment of general fund check #69737". ****************************************************************************** |
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8.B. Board Policy Update - First Reading
Description:
Administration is recommending updates to Board Policy #8390-Animals on District Property. A copy of the Board policy was provided in Board packets. This will be the first reading of the policy. Policy will go into effect upon approval of the second reading. Dr. Applegate will answer questions.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the first reading of policy #8390-Animals on District Property". ******************************************************************************
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8.C. Math Materials Adoption
Description:
The student achievement committee has reviewed the 7 year Math material adoption cycle and K-8 Supplemental support materials and is recommending that the board approve the following materials: IXL (K-8), Big Ideas (6-12), and Every Day Math (K-5).
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the 7 year math material adoption cycle, Supplemental support materials, Big Ideas and Every Day Math as presented". ***************************************************************************** |
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8.D. Memo of Understanding between NCS and Niles District Library
Description:
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize the agreement between Niles District Library (NDL) and Niles Community Schools (NCS) for sharing space in the library’s basement to provide learning and educational opportunities to adults in Niles.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the MOU between the Niles District Library and Niles Community Schools as submitted". ***************************************************************************** |
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8.E. 2023-24 BRESA General Fund Operating Budget Resolution
Description:
Berrien RESA is requesting that the Board adopt the 2023-24 BRESA general fund operating budget by expressing their support for or disapproval of the proposed intermediate school district budget, and shall submit to the intermediate school board any specific objections and proposed changes the constituent district has to the budget.
SAMPLE MOTION I move -"that the board adopt the resolution in __________ (support of or disapproval of) the 2023-24 Berrien RESA General Fund Operating Budget". *****************************************************************************
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8.F. Resolution for BRESA Board Election
Description:
The biennial election of the board of the Berrien RESA will be held on June 5, 2023. Niles Community schools board must designate a representative and identify the intermediate school board candidate that the NCS board supports for each position to be filled on the BRESA board by a resolution adopted by the NCS board. There are two - 6 year term seats and one - 2 year term seat. The following candidates are running for these positions: For the 6 year term seats: John Proos and Jacqueline VanHorn (you must vote for at least 2). For the 2 year term seat: David Pagel (you must vote for at least 1).
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the NCS board designate (INSERT NAME) as it representative to serve on the 2023 electoral body and that (INSERT NAME) as the alternate. The NCS board supports the following candidates for a position on the BRESA board for a term of six years: (INSERT NAME) and INSERT NAME. and to support (INSERT NAME) for the two year term position. The NCS board directs its representative to vote for those candidates listed". ***************************************************************************** |
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9. Unscheduled Business
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10. Adjournment
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