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BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bridgman, Michigan
Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 27, 2008
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, October 27, 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 (6:50 p.m.), Eric Ramso, Pam Stanage, Pat Strebeck
Members Absent: Alfred Ottusch
The Board had an open discussion regarding issues/topics of concern. The meeting adjourned to the Media center and was called order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ramso.
Additions to Agenda: None
Superintendent’s Comments:
Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported on an energy production technology course that will be a shared time program at Bridgman High School starting the 2009-10 school year.
Principals’ Comments:
There were no principal reports from John Wittmuss, BES Principal or Jim Hutfilz, BHS principal.
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported the September International Open House was well attended. MEAP testing is complete for 2008-09. Hanns Heil and the RMS shop are featured in the November/December 2008 issue of WoodenBoat.
Student Senate Comments:
Dan Ravitch, Student Senate President, reported on various high school groups (DECA, HOSA, Peer Support, Interact & SADD) and Student Senate upcoming activities.
Student/Staff Recognition:
The following students were presented certificates of achievement: Evan Krettek – WSJM Athlete of the Week and Cody Hartzler – October BHS Student of the Month.
Public Comments: None
Discussion Items: The October 13, 2008 Work Session and Closed Meetings (2) were discussed with no changes necessary.
Dave Schaeffer and Kevin Raade of Schaeffer & Layher, presented the 2007-08 Audit.
The Board Governance Compact was discussed. The Compact is a working document and will be reviewed by sections at work sessions and at a retreat in January.
Recreation Committee projects for 2009-10 were presented. A discussion was held on the concrete project at Oscar Zielke Field.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
a. September 22, 2008 Regular & Closed Meetings & October 13, 2008 Work Session & Closed Meetings (2) minutes
b. Chris Story – Replacement Performing Arts Director @ $11.20/hour
c. Tyler Neiman – Replacement Performing Arts Student Technician @ $8.06/hour, as needed
d. Carol Horvath – Request for medical leave of absence, December 4, 2008 – January 16, 2009
e. Denise Malevitis – Replacement Varsity Basketball Cheer Coach @ $2,702 (BA, Step 3)
f. Scott Vines - Replacement Wrestling Club Sponsor @ $1,078
g. 2007-08 Annual Education Report
Motion carried 6-0.
Financial Reports: Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported no changes for the August Treasurer’s Report.
Action Items: None
Information Items:
1. October 31, 2008 Professional Development Day, Dr. Marcia McEvoy presentation
2. November 5, 2008 Bond Application Meeting with the Treasury Department
3. November 10, 2008 Work Session
4. October 30 - November 2, 2008 MASB Conference – Member MacMartin will be attending as the delegate from Bridgman Public Schools.
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Kelly, to remove the closed session from the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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