May 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
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Tom Buffett, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Andrew Phelps and Jayme Taylor
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WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT (2 Min)
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Welcome to this regular meeting of the Okemos Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the business of the school board.
There are two opportunities for public comment: Citizens who wish to address agenda or non-agenda items will have an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting, as well as near the end of the meeting. In-person individuals who wish to address the board must complete a blue form, located with the agendas near the room entrance, and present it to the board’s secretary prior to the start of the agenda item. Virtual participants must submit their name and address in a message through the chat box located in Zoom’s meeting controls prior to the start of the agenda item. At the appropriate point in the agenda, the board president will call upon individuals who have submitted a blue card or chat message and that individual’s microphone will be un-muted for their comments. |
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ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION – Contract Negotiations & Attorney-Client Privileged Communication
Description:
Pursuant to Sections 8(a) and 8(h)of the Open Meetings Act, the board of education may adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged information.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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RECONVENE
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Tom Buffett, Katie Cavanaugh, Shulawn Doxie, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Andy Phelps, Jayme Taylor
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD – PHASE Curriculum & Chairs (15 Min)
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Reproductive Health Supervisor Jill Dehlin will present information regarding proposed Personal Health and Sexuality Education curriculum for use by students in 4th through 6th grades. The proposed curriculum has already been previewed and unanimously approved for use by the PHASE (Personal Health and Sex Education) board. In addition, Supervisor Dehlin will provide information regarding the recommendations from the district’s Parent Council for two co-chair appointments to the district’s Personal Health and Sexuality Education Advisory (PHASE) Board.
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD - Budget Revision, Update & Priorities (30 Min)
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Finance Director Elizabeth Lentz will provide information regarding a 2022-2023 budget revision, as well as information regarding the development of the 2023-2024 budget including preliminary assumptions and priorities.
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CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding items of interest that that may or may not be part of the evening’s agenda. Citizens are required to limit comments to three minutes, except when this requirement is waived by the board president during the meeting. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment and input; however, the board meeting format is designed to facilitate the evening’s agenda and, therefore, restricts board members from engaging in conversation with speakers or immediately responding to questions. Questions and concerns may be addressed by the board later in the agenda and may be assigned for follow-up by the board or superintendent at a later date.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (5 Min)
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The high school student representative will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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The superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS (10 Min)
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The board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
Individual board members may highlight other events and issues of interest and request follow-up on other matters of concern. |
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ACTION ITEMS
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Within Action Items, there is a Consent Agenda to expedite the business of the board which groups a number of items together to be dealt with by one action of the board. However, items in the consent agenda may be extracted by individual board member request for further discussion or clarification.
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CONSENT AGENDA (5 Min)
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In an effort to expedite the business of the board of education, but in no way meant to diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been developed.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve items 1 through 3 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.
Item 1: Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2023;
Item 2: Approval of the minutes of the Special meeting of April 15, 2023;
Item 3: Approve the leave of absence request for Sara Baker, Math teacher at CMS for the period of May 15th through June 10, 2023.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
Description:
The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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Ingham Intermediate School District Bi-Annual Election
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Ingham Intermediate School Board members are elected by the constituent local district boards of education. The Okemos Board of Education previously discussed appointing _______________ as representative and _______________ as alternate on the electoral body to fill two six-year terms of office on the Ingham ISD board of education.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt the resolution designating _________ as its representative and _______________ as alternate, to the electoral body for the June 5, 2023 Ingham Intermediate School District election of board members and instruct Member ____________ concerning the board's choice of _____________________ to fill one vacant six-year term on the Ingham ISD board of education (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Spanish Student Trip
Description:
The OHS Spanish students have the opportunity to travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with their teacher and chaperones from June 11th through June 18, 2024 as part of a cultural and language experience.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board endorse the OHS Spanish student trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands from June 11th through June 18, 2024 with the understanding the students will abide by all school policies and procedures while abroad.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Administrator Contracts
Description:
Each administrator is evaluated annually. The contract between the board and administrators provides that based upon satisfactory evaluation and other criteria, an administrator’s contract shall be extended an additional year, not to exceed a total contract term of two years.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board extend the following administrator contracts through June 30, 2025
Nicole Beard - Principal at Hiawatha Elementary;
Tempie Brown - Athletic Director at Okemos High School;
Allison Cironi - Assistant Principal at Okemos High School;
Dan Kemsley - Principal at Okemos High School;
Jody Noble - Principal at Chippewa Middle School;
Tracy Ojerio - Principal at Cornell Elementary;
Heather Pricco - Director of Special Education;
Andre Ridley - Assistant Principal at Chippewa Middle School;
Sara Roland - Assistant Principal at Kinawa;
Lauren Schefke - Principal at Bennett Woods Elementary;
Joe Schmidt - Assistant Principal at Okemos High School;
Steve Stierley - Principal at Kinawa;
Kelly Sundeen - Principal at Central Montessori (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Amendment to Assistant Superintendent Contract
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The superintendent has evaluated the performance of the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and found them to be highly effective.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board amend the contract of Assistant Superintendent Stacy Bailey to extend their dates of employment through June 30, 2026.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Employment - Certified
Description:
The hiring of all certified employees must be approved by the board of education; employment of support staff shall be in accordance with school district policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the employment of Salvatore Antonucci, English Teacher at OHS at Step 2, Division I; Laura Kueffner, Math Teacher at CMS at Step 9, Division II; Jennifer Nanzer, Speech and Language Pathologist for the District at Step 2, Division II; Diane Smith, Science Teacher at CMS at Step 9, Division III; Kristyn Stierley, Spanish Teacher at CMS at Step 9, Division II; and Ryan Volz, PE Teacher at Hiawatha at Step 1, Division I of the teacher salary schedule, effective August 22, 2023 in accordance with sections 1230 (2) and 1230 a (2) of the Revised School Code conditioned upon receipt of acceptable criminal history checks and criminal records checks.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Description:
Discussion items are intended to provide an opportunity for review of material and interaction concerning the individual items. Action is not taken during the board meeting. Discussion items may be acted upon by the Board of Education at a later date. The board president may move a discussion item forward in the meeting agenda to facilitate timely discussion and/or community input on that discussion item.
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Work Session & Start Times Follow-Up (15 Min)
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The board will discuss the outcomes of the most recent work session regarding initial strategic priorities to inform the superintendent's work including start times.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding any item(s) of interest. Individual comments at this time will be limited to three minutes but may be extended at the discretion of the board president. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment; however, our meeting format does not allow the board to engage in conversation with speakers. Questions or concerns may be assigned for follow-up by the board or the administration at a later date.
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OTHER MATTERS (5 Min)
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ADJOURN
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