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Board of Education
Meetings April 2008
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Regular Meeting April 28, 2008
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, April 28, 2008 in the Superintendent’s Office and Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by President Ramso at 6:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office.
Members Present: Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck
Members Absent: Ken High
The Board had an open discussion regarding issues/topics of concern. The meeting adjourned to the Media Center at 6:55 p.m. and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ramso.
Member Ken High was absent. All other Members were present.
Additions to Agenda: None
Superintendent’s Comments: Superintendent Kevin Ivers reported that a retirement letter was received from Beverly Barnes, bus driver, and Jackie Harding, BHS teacher, gave birth to a baby boy, Cameron Vail, on April 26.
Principals’ Comments: John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported that high accolades were received from the North Central Accreditation Team on every standard but Documenting and Using Results, which will be addressed. Interviews for elementary school job openings will be conducted on April 29, May 5 & 6.
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported on various upcoming events, which include the RMS Fine Arts Program on May 14, 7:00 p.m., and Fourth Grade Orientation on May 15, 6:30 p.m.
Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported that Sarah Conklin, BHS English teacher, will be taking her creative writing class to BES to share their children’s books. A new student/parent orientation was held on April 21 for current 8th graders who will be attending BHS next year. Other student events and activities were also reported.
Student Senate Comments: Lia Antonetti, BHS Student Senate representative, reported on Student Senate activities and other events including Quiz Bowl, DECA, and BHS National Honor Society. Student/Staff Recognition: The following BES Science Olympiad students were presented certificates: Michael Clark, Hunter Vines, Bryan Ashley, Kasey Pyburn, Samantha Nash, Madison Godush, Damien Boyer, Damion Miller, Becka Enders, Israel Ashby, Alex Bronson, Brandon Henslee, Devin Hays, Katie Hartzler, Jacob Brueck, Autumn Wise, Abigail Steffey, Emily Sarra, Gabby Badger, Brandon Burkhard, Jacob Payne, Emily Stacey, Gabby Warden, Morgan Dobbins, Max Roeder, Jeremy Weaver, Cory J. Russell, Breanna Riggenbach, Andrea Schmaltz and Caleb Doehrer.
Public Comments: None
Discussion Item: Superintendent Kevin Ivers reported that five construction management firms were interviewed by a team composed of himself, Craig Harley, Ron Bartz, Al Ottusch and Jim Hutfilz. Miller-Davis of Kalamazoo, MI was chosen for construction management services.
Approval of Consent Agenda: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Kelly, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. March 24, 2008 Regular & Closed Meeting minutes 2. April 14, 2008 Work Session minutes 3. Participation in the Schools of Choice Program for 2008-09 4. Administrator contract extensions until 6/30/10: Craig Harley, Business Manager Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal Lori Graves, RMS Principal John Norton, A.D./Community Recreation Director Cathy Knauf, Special Education Director Ron Bartz, Transportation, Buildings & Grounds Director Peggy Ferguson, Food Service Director Susan Luhrsen, Aquatics Manager Kevin Anderson, Aquatics Program Director Contract extension until 6/30/11: Kevin Ivers, Superintendent 5. Probationary teachers layoff for 2008-09 school year: BES – Nick Foxworthy, Justin Hahaj, Barbara Jewell, Rebecca Hoehn, Susan Barry, Erma Marschke, Eric Morrison RMS – Lindsey Barnes, Erica Pagel, Lacy Payne, Cliff Reppart (RMS/BHS) BHS – Aaron Locke, Carrie VanDenburgh, Lisa Kreitner, Erik Haskins, Jason Holok, Suzy Barnes, Katie Cuthbert 6. 2008-09 District Calendar
Motion carried 6-0. Financial Reports: Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported no changes for the February Treasurer’s Report.
Action Items: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve a Social Studies, K-12 Proposal @ $60,777. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a World Languages, K-12 Proposal @ $14,147. Motion carried 6-0.
Information Items: 1. May 2 Professional Development Day – Breakfast 7:30 a.m., BHS Cafeteria Presentation of service awards 2. May 6 School Board Election 3. May 7 3.5 Honors Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., BHS Cafeteria 4. May 8 BHS Fine Arts Program, May 8, 6:00 p.m. 5. May 12 Regular Meeting (May 19 meeting cancelled) 6. May 14 RMS Fine Arts Night, 7:00 p.m. 7. May 19 Senior Honors Night, 7:00 p.m., BHS 8. May 26 No School – Memorial Day 9. June 1 BHS Graduation, 1:00 p.m. 10. June 5 8th grade Honors Night, 6:30 p.m. @ RMS
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member MacMartin, to go into closed session at 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss collective bargaining. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to come out of closed session at 8:43 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member MacMartin, to go into closed session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Ottusch, to come out of closed session at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member MacMartin, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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