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June 2007

BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bridgman, Michigan
Minutes of Budget Hearing
June 21, 2007

Call to Order: The Budget Hearing of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on June 21, 2007 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Ramso at 6:30 p.m.

Members Present: Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso

Members Absent: Richard Fodor & Patricia Strebeck

Additions to Agenda:  None

2007-08 Budget Business Manager Craig Harley and Superintendent Kevin Ivers presented the Presentation: 2007-08 Budget.

Public Comments: None

Adjournment: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.


BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bridgman, Michigan
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 21, 2007

Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Thursday, June 21, 2007 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Ramso at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso

Members Absent: Richard Fodor & Pat Strebeck

Additions to Agenda:  There were no additions to the agenda.

Superintendent's Comments:  Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported the following: (1) Although there will not be a proration cut for the 2006-07 school year, the 2007-08 School Aid Fund Budget has not yet been resolved; (2) The DEQ is scheduled to inspect the pool on June 19, 2007 and the pool will return to operation shortly afterwards; (3) Contractors are now on site and work has started on the Performance Contracting project. The BHS gym ductwork has been removed and weather stripping of all doors and the removal of the RMS cooling tower are in process; and (4) Second-round guidance counselor interviews will be held on June 27 and band director interviews will begin June 20. Candidate recommendations for both positions will be made at the July 19 Regular Board meeting.

Principals' Comments:  There were no principal reports.


Student/Staff Recognition:  The following BES students were presented certificates for their achievement at the Arts & Science Expo: Madison Stubbs (3rd place, pencil drawing & 2nd place, ceramics), Edward Shaver (1st place, painting), Cheyenne Krumrie (1st place, watercolor painting & honorable mention, watercolor painting), Gabrielle Story (honorable mention, color photography), Megan Adams (honorable mention, color photography), Ellie Beilman (2nd place, color photography & honorable mention, color photography), Kenzie McFall (honorable mention, color photography), Christopher Mensinger (2nd place, mixed media 3D design), and Taylor Joachim (honorable mention, textiles & fibers).

Public Comments: None

Board Communications:  None

Approval of Minutes:  The following minutes were approved as presented: May 17, 2007 Regular & Closed Meetings and June 7, 2007 Planning, Operational Assessment & Joint Committee Meetings.

Financial Reports: The May Treasurer's Report was accepted as presented, pending audit.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve the June bills for payment. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve the 2006-07 Budget Amendment. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the 2007-08 Budget. Motion carried 5-0.

Action Items: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve nominees Margarita Doerschner & Debra Mensinger to the BCISD Parent Advisory Committee. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a 2007-08 MHSAA Membership Resolution. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve a 2007-08 BES Student Handbook. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve a 2007-08 RMS Student Handbook. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve an electronic filing of Board Policies contract with NEOLA @ $4,900. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a contract with Verizon to purchase Alcatel switches for telephone system upgrades @ $21,100 to be paid from the Public Improvement Fund, $14,464 to be paid from the Building & Site Fund. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve the following summer school teachers ($984.06 each) and principals ($492.03 each):
1. Nick Foxworthy - 1st & 2nd grade math
2. Misty Yerington - 1st & 2nd grade language arts
3. Erma Marschke - 3rd & 4th grade language arts
4. Melissa Payne - 3rd & 4th grade math
5. Kelly Sutton - 5th & 6th grade math
6. Lacy Payne - 5th & 6th grade language arts
7. John Wittmuss - Principal
8. Lori Graves - Principal

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve Eric Nelson, lifeguard @ $6.95/hour. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the following probationary teacher contract renewals for the 2007-08 school year: BES - Nick Foxworthy, Justin Hahaj, Barbara Jewell, Rebecca Hoehn, Susan Barry, Erma Marschke RMS - Lindsey Barnes, Lacy Payne BHS - Aaron Locke, Lisa Kreitner, Erik Haskins, Jason Holok, Suzy Barnes, Carrie VanDenburgh, Ann Shell. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve Susan Idoni, replacement BES Young Fives teacher @ $39,085 (BA+15, Step 2) for the 2007-08 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve a medical leave of absence request from Eileen O'Shea, October 27, 2007-January 7, 2008. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve Erica Pagel, replacement 5th grade teacher @ $35,689 (BA+15, Step 0). Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve BHS bleacher repairs @ $13,500, to be paid from the Public Improvement Fund. Motion carried 5-0.

Committee Reports

Planning Committee: A foundation letter will be sent out regarding a meeting scheduled for July 31, 2007.

Upcoming Dates:
1. June 30 - Board Retreat - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. @ Bridgman City Hall
2. July 5 - Organizational Meeting - 7:00 p.m. & Executive Committee Meeting (following Organizational)
3. July 19 - Regular Meeting - 7 :00 p.m.

Adjournment: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.


 

 

 

 

 

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