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Meetings January 2007 BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by President Fodor at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Richard Fodor, Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso (7:10 p.m.), Patricia Strebeck Members Absent: None Additions to Agenda: None Superintendent's Comments: Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported the following: (1)The MEAP test results have been released and our students maintained or showed gains in achievement level performance in almost all areas. (2) Principals Jim Hutfilz and George Waning have arranged for State Trooper Mike Sites to give a presentation on Internet risks for children and adolescents and warning signs of illegal substance use on February 8, 7:00 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center at Bridgman High School. (3) It is anticipated that the School Aid Fund revenues will be $500 million lower than originally projected. Governor Granholm has formed an advisory panel and will present her budget on February 8, 2007. Principals' Comments: John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported the BES staff used the in-service day on January 15 to review their NCA goals, update the method of data collection for these goals and plan the integration of Craft Plus. Mrs. Idoni was selected as the long term substitute for Mrs. Kurek's kindergarten class. A Young Fives brochure is in the planning stages and will be used to explain the program and its benefits. George Waning, RMS Interim Principal, reported the 6th grade
classes, with leadership from their teachers and Mr. Clark from
the ISD, developed a robotic unit which taught students how to
use and program a computer.
Student/Staff Recognition: The following students were presented certificates: Steven Angelo, January BHS Student of the Month and Todd Hendricks, WSJM Athlete of the Week. Public Comments: None Reports: Ron Bartz, Direction of Transportation, presented a report with transportation statistics for the 2005-06 school year. Cathy Knauf, Director of Special Education, presented a report and led a discussion on special education topics. Board Communications: A letter from Governor Granholm to President Fodor was read by Secretary Kiewel. Approval of Minutes: The following minutes were approved as presented: December 21, 2006 Regular, Closed & Retreat Meetings and January 11, 2007 Special Meeting and Planning, Operational Assessment & Executive Committee Meetings.
It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Ottusch,
to approve the December bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve Lori Graves as replacement RMS principal, July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 @ $68,000. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve a resolution to accept the lowest interest cost bid for the purchase of bonds. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve a resolution to designate the paying agent-bond registrar. Motion carried 7-0. Committee Reports: Planning Committee - Pat Strebeck A bid from JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., was approved for the
purchase of bonds for the Performance Contracting project. Executive Committee - Dick Fodor Adjournment: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Strebeck, to adjourn the Regular meeting and reconvene at 8:05 p.m. for the Retreat. Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL
DISTRICT Call to Order: A Retreat of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by President Fodor at 8:07 p.m. Members Present: Richard Fodor, Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Patricia Strebeck Members Absent: None Additions to Agenda: None Public Comments: None Discussion Item: Agenda topics for the February 28, 2007 Town Hall Meeting were discussed. Three groups, of two Board members each, will answer questions on the history, the present and the future of Bridgman Public Schools. Closed Session: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to go into closed session at 8:50 p.m. to discuss the superintendent's midterm evaluation. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to come out of closed session at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
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