April 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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The April 2020 regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by ____________  at _______ pm with the following persons present:  

MEMBERS:    ____Jackie Bowen    ____Rod Detweiler    ____Barb Eash    ____Margaret Miller    ____TJ Reed    ____Jeff Troyer    ____Larry Walton 

STAFF PRESENT: ___Stephanie Lemmer   ___Juanita Miller   ___Chad Brady   ___Mark VanderKlok   ___Jane Rumsey   ___Barb Lester   ___Cathy Carpenter   ___Phillip Heasley (KRESA)  

VISITORS PRESENT:

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BACKGROUND: As a good practice, the board should accept the consent agenda for the evening's meeting, which includes minutes of the March 23 regular meeting, the March financial reports, and correspondence to the Board. Also included for the board's information are: the Phase 3 bonds Notice of Sale, Principal Brady's senior letter, and the teacher memo regarding the 2019-20 teacher evaluations.

RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the superintendent that the consent agenda be reviewed and accepted.

MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the consent agenda as presented. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

Description:  Superintendent's Report

a. District

b. Legislative

c. Calendar - for a complete calendar go to www.cpschools.org
May 11 - BOE work session - 6:30pm
May 25 - Memorial Day
May 26 - BOE Regular Meeting - 6:30pm

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BACKGROUND: The ISD is seeking the BOE's support in moving forward with a 2020 WAN Project to purchase/own its own fiber optic cable network. 

RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to support the ISD's 2020 WAN Project. 

MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education support / not support the St. Joseph County ISD's 2020 WAN project

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

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BACKGROUND: On behalf of the SJC ISD, Supt. Lemmer will present the proposed 2020-21 ISD general fund budget (attached). Two resolutions are also attached: one to approve the budget and one to not approve it.

RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve the 2020-21 ISD budget.

MOTION BY ________________________; SECONDED BY _____________________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the proposed 2020-21 St. Joseph County ISD general fund budget.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

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BACKGROUND: Tyler Langs, Dean of Students/Co-Athletic Director, has submitted the attached resignation letter effective July 1, 2020.

RECOMMENDATION: The recommendation of the superintendent is to accept the resignation of Tyler Langs. 

MOTION BY_________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education accept / not accept the resignation of Tyler Langs effective July 1, 2020.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

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BACKGROUND: After Executive Order 2020-35, which suspended in-person K-12 instruction for the remainder of the year, the Superintendent, building principals, and the business office worked with the teachers' and aides' bargaining groups to develop Letters of Agreement in regard to the district's Continuity of Learning Plan. Those letters are attached.

RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the attached Letters of Agreement as presented. 

MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the Letters of Agreement with the Centreville Education Association (teachers) and the Southwest Michigan Association (aides) as presented.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

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BACKGROUND: TowerPinkster has submitted three invoices (59356, 59357, 59358) for payment, totaling $7,865.50 for professional services through March 27, 2020. This is for preliminary schematic work and mileage associated with Phase 3. The invoices are attached for review. Note: Payment will come from the General Fund. Once Phase 3 bond money is received, the General Fund will be reimbursed. 

RECOMMENDATION:  It is the recommendation of the superintendent to approve payment of $7.865.50 to TowerPinkster as presented.  

MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve payment of $7,865.50 to TowerPinkster for invoices 59356, 59357, 59358.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

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BACKGROUND: Executive Order 35 also suspended the requirement that Michigan school boards evaluate their superintendent for the 2019-20 school year. The BOE is being given an opportunity to discuss not evaluating Supt Lemmer this year, and take action in this regard if they are ready to do so.

RECOMMENDATION: The Superintendent does not have a recommendation.  

MOTION BY _______________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education will / will not evaluate Superintendent Lemmer for the 2019-20 school year. 

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED

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MOTION BY ___________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________

BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________pm.

ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE:
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, EASH, MILLER, REED, TROYER, WALTON
MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED