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Board of Education
Meetings June 2008
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Regular Meeting June 23, 2008
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, June 23, 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 6:31 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 and was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by President Ramso.
All Members were present.
Additions to Agenda: None
Superintendent’s Comments: Superintendent Kevin Ivers reported that the State Budget has not been settled.
Principals’ Comments: John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported he has been working on 2007-08 year-end reports.
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported on end-of-year events and gave a newspaper article to Board members regarding the launching of “Finch”, a sailboat made in the RMS woodshop under the instruction of Hanns Heil, to honor retirees Rob and Tammy Finch.
No BHS report was given.
Student Senate No Student Senate report was given.Comments:
Student/Staff Ken High was presented a certificate to recognize his service to the Recognition: Bridgman Board of Education.
Reports: Lori Graves, RMS Principal, gave a report from the Anti-Bullying Committee. The purpose of the committee was to implement a program to create a positive school atmosphere based on mutual respect, compassion and tolerance. The committee has recommended the District obtain the consultation services of Dr. Marcia McEvoy to develop a district-wide anti-bullying program.
John Norton, Athletic Director, gave an Athletics Report, which included academic, team and individual accomplishments, senior awards, personal goals for the upcoming year and status of last year’s goals.
Sue Luhrsen, Aquatic Manager, gave a report on the Aquatic Center, which included highlights from the boys’ and girls’ swim seasons, goals that were met for 2007 and future goals for 2008.
Public Comments: None
Discussion Item: The June 7, 2008 Board Retreat and June 9, 2008 Work Session & Closed Meeting minutes were discussed. No changes are necessary.
Approval of Consent Agenda: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. May 12, 2008 Regular & Closed Meeting minutes 2. June 7, 2008 Board Retreat minutes 3. June 9, 2008 Work Session & Closed Meeting minutes 4. 2008-09 MHSSA Membership Resolution 5. 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 School Year Calendars 6. Probationary Teachers Recall for 2008-09 school year BES – Nick Foxworthy, Justin Hahaj, Barbara Jewell, Rebecca Hoehn, Susan Barry, Erma Marschke, Eric Morrison RMS – Lindsey Barnes, Erica Pagel, Lacy Payne, Cliff Reppart (RMS/BHS) BHS – Aaron Locke, Carrie VanDenburgh, Lisa Kreitner, Erik Haskins, Jason Holok, Suzy Barnes, Katie Cuthbert 7. Proposed changes for 2008-09 Bridgman High School Handbook & Athletic Code of Conduct 8. Tanya Sobaski, R.N., replacement Allied Health para-professional @ $11.96/hour 9. 2008 Summer School Teachers @ $984.00 each a. Melissa Payne, 1st/2nd grade math b. Misty Yerington, 1st/2nd grade reading c. Heather Ponegalek, 3rd/4th grade math d. Sarah Yonker, 3rd/4th grade reading e. Stacey Evans, 5th/6th grade reading f. Vanessa Harazin, 5th/6th grade math
Motion carried 7-0.
Financial Reports: Scott MacMartin, Treasurer, reported no changes for the April Treasurer’s Report.
Action Items: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve the 2008-09 Budget. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve Heather O’Malley, 1st grade teacher @ $34,382 (BA, Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve Jennifer Nichols, 3rd grade teacher @ $34,382 (BA, Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve Scott Caudell, 4th grade teacher @ $34,382 (BA, Step 0) Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member High, to approve Sara Yonker, BES special education teacher @ $34,382 (BA, step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member High, to approve Susan Rynkiewicz, RMS 7th grade math/science teacher @ $35,689 (BA+15, Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
Information Items: 1. July 10, 2008 Facility Assessment Presentation, 6:30 p.m., BHS Performing Arts Center 2. July 14, 2008 Organizational Meeting & Work Session 3. July 28, 2008 Regular Board Meeting 4. MASB Conference – end of October-early November
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member High, to go into closed session at 8:50 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office to discuss attorney-client privileged information. Motion carried 7-0.
Member High was not present.
It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Kiewel, to come out of closed session at 9:53 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Strebeck, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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