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Meetings August 2008 BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Work Session August 11, 2008
Call to Order: The Work Session of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, August 11, 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 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pam Stanage, Pat Strebeck
Members Absent: None
Additions to Agenda: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Strebeck, to add Public Comments to the agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
Discussion Items: The minutes of the July 28, 2008 Regular Meeting were reviewed and will be recommended for approval at the August 25, 2008 Regular meeting.
Board Governance Compact Update: The Compact will be an on-going process and will be reviewed and discussed at the Board Retreat in September. Any revisions should be sent to Pat Strebeck.
The Superintendent Evaluation form was reviewed. Two items, (1) Facilities Assessment and (2) Bond Proposal will be added to last year’s form and will be recommended for approval at the August 25, 2008 Regular meeting.
The Board Self-Evaluation form was reviewed. Board members will complete the form in August and the results will be compiled and discussed at the Board Retreat in September.
The date selected for the next Board Retreat is Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The backup date will be Tuesday, September 16. The meeting will last a maximum of three hours.
Future Consent Agenda items for the August 25, 2008 Regular Board meeting will include the following:
a. 7th & 8th grade overnight trip request to Boston, MA b. Proposed changes for 2008-09 Coaches’ Handbook c. Superintendent Evaluation form
Information Items: a. Information from the Board – Scott MacMartin will be attending the MASB Conference in October. b. August 14, 2008, 6:30 p.m., Prioritization Committee meeting c. August 25, 2008 Regular Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. d. August 27, 2008 Professional Development Day – Breakfast @ 8:30 a.m. e. September 2, 2008 First Day of School – ½ day – grades K-12
Action Items: It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve the June (2nd close) & July bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to approve Rochelle Wolf, bus driver @ $13.17/hour (Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve Anne Johnson, 9th grade volleyball coach @ $2,063 (Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
Public Comments: None
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Kelly, to go into closed session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to come out of closed session at 8:39 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member MacMartin, to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Regular Meeting August 25, 2008
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, August 25, 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, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck
Members Absent: Alfred Ottusch, Pam Stanage
The Board had an open discussion regarding issues/topics of concern. The meeting adjourned to the Media Center and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ramso.
Members Kelly, Kiewel, MacMartin, Ramso & Strebeck were present. Members Ottusch and Stanage were absent.
Additions to Agenda: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to add a Facilities Study and Prioritization Committee update to the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
Superintendent’s Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported a preliminary enrollment of 984 students for the Comments: 2008- 09 school year.
Principals’ Comments: Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported that thirty new students have enrolled at RMS. An article mentioning F.C. Reed Middle School is in the September 1st edition of Time magazine.
Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported on new staff members and schools of choice students.
Student/Staff None Recognition:
Public Comments: None
Discussion Item: The August 11, 2008 Work Session & Closed Meeting minutes were discussed. One change will be made to the Work Session minutes and no changes were necessary for the Closed Meeting minutes.
Approval of Consent Agenda: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. July 28, 2008 Regular Meeting minutes 2. August 11, 2008 Work Session & Closed minutes 3. 7th & 8th grade overnight trip request to Boston, MA 4. Proposed changes for 2008-09 Coaches’ Handbook 5. Superintendent Evaluation form 6. Mary Duehlmeyer – Replacement BES special education teacher @ $35,943 (BA, Step 1) 7. Patti Vazquez – Replacement BES special education aide @ $9.74/hour, Step 0, 20 hours/week 8. Alex High – Replacement lifeguard @ $8.00/hour 9. David Hauch – Replacement lifeguard @ $8.00/hour 10. Tricia Yack – Aqua-aerobics instructor @ $8.00/hour
Motion carried 5-0.
Financial Reports: Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported no changes for the June Treasurer’s Report.
Facilities Study & Committee Update: Scott MacMartin reported that the Prioritization Committee, made up of thirty members, will be reviewing the plans for all three buildings in the District. The first building meeting will be held at RMS on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Action Items: None
Information Items: 1. August 27, 2008 Professional Development Day 2. September 2, 2008 First Day of School – ½ day – grades K-12 3. September 8, 2008 Work Session 4. September 15, 2008 – Board Retreat
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to come out of closed session at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kiewel, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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