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January 2008

BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bridgman, Michigan

Minutes of Regular Meeting

January 28, 2008

Call to Order:               The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, January 28, 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 7:01 p.m.

Members Present:       Dick Fodor, Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck

Members Absent:        None

Additions to Agenda:   It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Kiewel, to add approval of the January 14, 2008 Work Session and Closed Meeting minutes to the agenda.  Motion carried 7-0.                   

Superintendent’s Comments:

Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported the following: (1) Letters of intent to retire at the end of the 2007-08 school year have been received from Jackie Kurek, Cathy Sebenar, Rose Castonguay, Anne Tenerelli, Betty Meyerink, Cornelia Mitchell, Rob Finch, Tammy Finch, Gary Owen and David Knowlton.  All retirees will be recognized at the May 2, 2008 Professional Development Day breakfast. (2) The Fall 2007 MEAP Test results have arrived but have not been officially released to the public.  Significant gains on the writing portion of the test were made by many grade levels. (3) F.C. Reed Middle School hosted the NCA Quality Assurance Review accreditation team on January 23 & 24, 2008. 

Principals’ Comments:

John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported that staff members are preparing for the Quality Assurance Review on March 19-20, 2008.

Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported that a North Central Accreditation Team completed a site evaluation on January 23 & 24, 2008.  The RMS staff has been finalizing their report on the “Seven Indicators of Success”.

Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported on art awards received by students from Mrs. Carlson’s art class; and Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society, and SADD activities.  

Student Senate             None

Comments:                    

Student/Staff Recognition:    The following students were presented certificates of achievement:  Nick Sweet, WSJM Athlete of the Week; T.J. Fleck, BHS January Student of the Month; and Emily Schmeling, RMS, winner of Geographic Bee.

Public Comments:        Chris Dudak spoke on the possibility of the District accepting out-of-state tuition students.

Approval of Consent Agenda:

It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

                                      December 17, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes

                                      January 12, 2008 Board Retreat Minutes

                                      Eric Trickett as replacement bus driver @ $13.84/hour

                                      DECA overnight trip to Dearborn, MI – March 14 & 15, 2008

                                      Motion carried 7-0.

Financial Reports:       Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported on a Transportation Committee meeting which took place preceding the Regular Meeting. Committee members discussed transportation financing options.

Board Report:       Ron Bartz, Director of Transportation, Buildings & Grounds, gave an update on the transportation department.

Action Items:                It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve a contract extension for Superintendent Kevin Ivers to June 30, 2010.  A roll call vote was taken.  Yeas:  Fodor, Kelly, Kiewel, Ottusch, Ramso, Strebeck.   Nays:  MacMartin         Motion carried 6-1.

It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the January 14, 2008 Work Session & Closed Meeting minutes.  Motion carried 7-0.

Information Items:     

                            1.           February 5 DECA Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00-7:30 p.m. @ BHS

                            2.           February 11 Work Session, 7:00 p.m. @ BHS Media Center

                            3.           February 13 Board Election Filing Deadline (4:00 p.m.)

                            4.           February 15 &18 Presidents’ Day Recess

                            5.           February 25 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ BHS Media Center

                                          Technology Report – Jay Yech  

                            6.           March 1 Board Retreat, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

                            8.           March 11 Professional Development Day – No school for students

Closed Session:            It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to go into closed session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining.

It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member MacMartin, to come out of closed session at 8:44 p.m.  Motion carried 7-0.

Adjournment:               It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kiewel, to adjourn.  Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.