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February 2008

BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bridgman, Michigan

Minutes of Regular Meeting

February 25, 2008

Call to Order:               The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, February 25, 2008 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by President Ramso at 7:30 p.m.

              Members Present:       Judy Kelly, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck

              Members Absent:        Lisa Kiewel

Additions to Agenda:   It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Strebeck, to remove Erik Haskins as J.V. baseball coach from the  Consent Agenda.  Motion carried 5-0.                   

Superintendent’s Comments:

Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported the following:  (1) A letter of resignation was received from Victor Will, RMS custodian, effective February 29, 2008; (2) Two meetings have been held with BEA members to develop the 2008-09 school year calendar; (3) Teachers who have requested a transfer to another building and/or grade level will be notified by February 29, 2008 as to the status of their request; (4) A meeting was held with representatives from Kingscott to kick off the facilities assessment project; and (5) The closed session meeting has been rescheduled for March 24, 2008 to discuss collective bargaining.

Principals’ Comments:

John Wittmuss, BES Principal, presented a handout with scheduled P.T.O. and building events. 

Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported that many activities have been planned for March Reading Month.  Students have started a recycling program for old batteries, cell phones and video games.

Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, gave the following BHS report:  Hillary Kovacs and Jordan Hodge have advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Bridgman teams placed first and second at the 10th Annual Southwest Michigan College Math Content on February 5th.   

Student Senate Comments:           A Student Senate report handout on upcoming activities was given to Board members.

Student/Staff  Recognition:       Amy Schultz was presented a certificate for being named the BHS  February Student of the Month.

Public Comments:        Pete Fleck spoke on the basketball program.

Approval of Consent Agenda:

It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Kelly, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

1.           January 28, 2008 Regular & Closed Meeting minutes

2.           February 11, 2008 Work Session minutes

3.           2007-08 Spring Coaches:

a.           Woody Woolery – Girls’ Soccer - $3,909 (BA, Step 3)

b.           Sarah Conklin – Girls’ Track - $4,249 (BA+15, Step 4)

c.           Aaron Locke – Boys’ Track – $4,079 (BA+15, Step 3)

d.           Dale Beeney – Varsity Baseball - $4,079 (BA+15, Step 3)

e.           Kurt Weber – Varsity Softball - $3,594 (BA, Step 1)

f.            J.V. Softball – Jeremy Ackerman - $2,430 (BA, Step 2) (only if #’s warrant a team)

g.           Jani Colton – Girls’ Tennis - $3,594 (BA, Step 1)

h.           Mike Miller – RMS Track - $2,549 (MA, Step 3)

i.            Kelly Hawn – RMS Track - $2,753 (BA+15, Step 6)

j.            Jeff Knowlton – Golf - $3,127 (BA, Step 3)

4.           Unpaid leave of absence request from Laurie Hartzell for 18 days of the 2008-09 school year

             Motion carried 5-0.

Financial Reports:       Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported no changes for the December Treasurer’s Report.

Board Report:              Jay Yech, Technology Director, presented a report which included items on high speed internet, fiber connection between buildings, replacing Windows 98 on all District computers, the completion of replacing computers in the RMS & BHS labs, and projects and goals for the 2008-09 school year.  Two business students are helping him with various projects.

Action Items:                It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a bus purchase resolution.  The bus will be paid for on an installment plan through Blue Bird Financial.  Motion carried 5-0.

                                      It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a facilities assessment from Kingscott, Kalamazoo, MI @ $5,800.  Motion carried 5-0.                                                 

Information Items:

                            1.           February 28 Special Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Superintendent’s Office

                            2.           March 8 Board Retreat, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. @ Bridgman Public Library

                            3.           March 10 Work Session, 7:00 p.m. @ BHS Media Center

                            4.           March 11 Professional Development Day – No school for students, Juniors take MME/ACT

                            5.           March 21 – Good Friday – No school

                            6.           March 28 – Spring Break begins – No school

                            7.           April 7 – School Resumes

Adjournment:               It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to adjourn.  Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.