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Board of Education
Meetings May 2008
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Regular Meeting May 12, 2008
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, May 12, 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 6:34 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office.
Members Present: Ken High, Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck
Members Absent: None
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.
All Members were present.
Additions to Agenda: It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Ottusch, to remove Policy 6150 – Tuition Income from the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent’s Comments: Superintendent Kevin Ivers reported that Bridgman Elementary School and F.C. Reed Middle School both received “A’s” on the Michigan State Report Card.
Principals’ Comments: John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported on upcoming P.T.O. and building events. Interviews for teacher openings are taking place.
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported on upcoming events, which include a Reed Middle School Showcase on May 14, a blood drive on May 22, and a visitation by BES fourth graders the week of May 12-16.
Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported that representatives from twenty-one businesses participated in Portfolio Day on May 9. An annual Honors Breakfast for seniors who maintained a 3.5 G.P.A. throughout their high school career was held on May 7. Student Senate Comments: Sonny Gast, BHS Student Senate President, reported on Student Senate activities, which included a blood drive, election of officers and members and Teacher Appreciation Week. Student/Staff Recognition: Certificates were presented to the following BES students: 2nd year Conflict Managers – Andrea Schmaltz, Emily Sarra, Jacob Payne, Madison Godush, Hunter Vines, Jeremy Weaver, Max Roeder, Autumn Wise, Caleb Doehrer, Haiden Meyer, Devin Hays, Brandon Burkhard & Anna Herman; 4th grade Student Senate Members – Abigail Steffey (2 years), Damien Boyer, Madisyn Ales, Matthew Knowlton, John Hess (2 years) & Morgan Dobbins (2 years); 2008 Arts & Science Expo – Andrea Schmaltz (1st place, innovative glass & Honorable Mention, jewelry), Emily Stacey (1st place, color photography), Madisyn Ales (2nd place, jewelry), Lili Novak (3rd place, jewelry), Emily Sarra (3rd place, pencil drawing), Madison Godush (Honorable Mention, pencil drawing) & Miranda Shindeldecker (Honorable Mention, jewelry.)The following BHS students were presented certificates: Jordan Hodge & Hillary Kovacs, National Merit Scholarship finalists; Sonny Gast, April Student of the Month, and Colleen Kennedy, May Student of the Month. Public Comments: None
Discussion Items: Cathy Knauf, Special Education Coordinator, gave a special education report, which included statistics for the 2007-08 school year and special education programs for students.
A Board Retreat will take place on June 7, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Bridgman Public Library. Agenda items were e-mailed to Board members by Superintendent Ivers.
Unofficial results from the May 6, 2008 school board election were given. Eric Ramso and Patricia Strebeck will fill 4-year terms and Pamela Stanage will fill a one-year term on the Board. Official results will be received by the District within the week.
Board policy updates were discussed. There were only a few major changes and the updates will bring the District into compliance. The following policies will be recommended for approval at the June 23, 2008 Regular Board meeting: a. 0142.4 – Oath (Revised) b. 0151/0152 – Organizational Meeting (Revised) c. 1411 – Whistleblower Protection (New) d. 3211/4211 – Whistleblower Protection (New) e. 3430.01/4430.01 – Family & Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA) (Revised) f. 5460 – Graduation Requirements (Revised) g. 6520 – Payroll Deductions (Revised) h. 8210 – School Calendar (Revised) i. 8900 – Anti-Fraud (New) j. 9500 – Relations with Educational Institutions and Organizations (Revised)
Approval of Consent Agenda: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve the following: 1. Resolution for Local District Vote on ISD General Ed Budget 2. April 28, 2008 Regular & Closed (2) Meeting minutes 3. Leave of absence request from Erma Marschke, September 14-December 22, 2008 4. Justin Melick – Student Technology Assistant @ $8.00/hour, 10 hours/week 5. Fall and Winter Coaches for 2008-09 a. Varsity Football – Erik Haskins @ $5,914 (MA, Step 2) b. Assistant Football – Aaron Locke @ $3,713 (BA, Step 3) c. Varsity Volleyball – Elaine Starbuck @ $5,948 (BA, Step 8) d. J.V. & 8th grade Volleyball – Kelley Holobaugh @ $4,189 & $1,971 (BA, Step 9) e. 9th grade Volleyball – Jessica Zeiger @ $2,157 (BA, Step 1) f. 7th grade Volleyball – Cindy Allen @ $1,971 (MA, Step 7) g. Cross Country- John Wismer @ $3,535 (MA, Step 4) h. Boys’ Tennis – Aaron Badger @ $4,758 (BA, Step 8) i. Varsity Boys’ Soccer – Woody Woolery @ $4,079 (BA, Step 4) j. Varsity Girls’ Swim – Stephanie Druskinis @ $4,674 (BA, Step 2) k. Varsity Boys’ Basketball – Mike Miller @ $8,165 (MA, Step 9) l. J.V. Boys’ Basketball & 8th grade Girls’ Basketball – Jeremy Ackerman @ $3,909 & 2,345 (BA, Step 3) m. 9th grade Boys’ Basketball – Justin Hahaj @ $3,055 (BA, Step 1) n. 8th grade Boys’ Basketball - Chuck Tate @ $2,753 (BA, Step 7) o. 7th grade Boys’ & J.V. Girls’ Basketball – Steve Copeland @ $2,447 & $4,079 (BA, Step 4) p. Varsity Girls’ Basketball – Amy Houghton @ $8,165 (MA, Step 9) q. 7th grade Girls’ Basketball – Rachel Beachnau @ $2,243 (BA, Step 2) r. Varsity Boys’ Swim – Kevin Anderson @ $6,160 (BA, Step 9) s. Assistant Boys’ Swim – Jenna Davis @ $2,336 (BA, Step 1) t. RMS Cheerleading – Denise Malevitis @ $1,563 (BA, Step 3) u. Poms – Chelsea Rahn @ $1,682 (BA, Step 2)
Motion carried 7-0.
Financial Reports: Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported no changes for the March Treasurer’s Report.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kiewel, to approve the April bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0.
Action Items: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve Miller-Davis Co., Kalamazoo, MI for construction management services. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kiewel, to approve Policy 6150 – Tuition Income. A roll call vote was taken. Yeas: High, Kelly, Kiewel, MacMartin, Ramso Nays: Ottusch, Strebeck. Motion carried 5-2.
Information Items: 1. May 14 RMS Fine Arts Night, 7:00 p.m. 2. May 19 Senior Honors Assembly, 8:00 a.m. & Senior Honors Night, 7:00 p.m., BHS 3. May 22 Volunteer Dessert, 2:30 p.m. @ BES 4. May 26 No School – Memorial Day 5. June 1 BHS Graduation, 1:00 p.m. 6. June 5 8th grade Honors Night, 6:30 p.m. @ RMS 7. June 6 Last day of school – ½ day students, ½ day teacher records 8. June 9 Teacher Records Day
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to go into closed session at 7:50 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss collective bargaining. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member MacMartin, to come out of closed session at 9:26 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Kiewel, to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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