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Board of Education
Meetings October 2007
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Regular Meeting October 22, 2007
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, October 22, 2007 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: Richard Fodor, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck
Members Absent: Judy Kelly
Additions to None Agenda:
Superintendent’s Comments: Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported the following: (1) MEAP tests will be given to all students in grades 3-9 from October 8-26; (2) Schools of Choice enrollment has reached an all-time high of 267 students; (3) The second professional development day of the school year will be held October 29, 2007. (4) The District has given approval to the City of Bridgman to connect two existing dead-end water mains, which will increase the district’s water pressure in the event of a fire. (5) A preliminary audit report shows a budget surplus of $95,808.
Principals’ Comments: John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported the following: (1) a Tall Trees Assembly held on October 19 was very successful; (2) students are looking forward to Halloween parties and parade; and (3) Daily Lesson Plans and Grade Level Curriculum Guides for grades K-4 have been purchased.
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported the following: (1) Fifth grade students traveled to the high school track for their annual Planet Walk, which simulates the orbits of the planets around the sun; and (2) Academic Adventures begin on October 23.
Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported the following: (1) DECA week activities are planned for October 22-26; (2) Evan Krettek, Charlie Pawlik and Megan Hauck have been selected to represent the Berrien County Math & Science Center at a three day conference in Alexandria, VA; and (3) 9th grade Social Studies MEAP tests and senior MME retests will be administered the last week in October.
Student/Staff Recognition: The following students were presented certificates: Derek Wise & Zac Lowery, RMS students, for volunteering after school to work on the RMS interior courtyard and Heather Svoboda, BHS Student of the Month for October.
Public Comments: Greg Wardecke spoke on violations of “Roberts Rules of Order” and Board policy.
Board None Communications:
Approval of Minutes: The September 24, 2007 Regular & Closed Meetings & October 8, 2007 Joint, Finance & Non-Finance Meeting minutes were accepted, with changes (September 24, 2007 Regular & October 8, 2007 Finance).
Financial Reports: Pat Strebeck presented the August Treasurer’s Report, which was accepted as presented, pending audit.
It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the September bills for payment. Motion carried 6-0.
Action Items: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve Kelli Reppart, replacement .25 RMS art teacher @ $7,815 (BA, Step 0), September 24, 2007-June 9, 2008. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck , to approve Kevin Anderson, aquatic program director @ $25,000, prorated from October 22, 2007-June 30, 2008, to be paid from the Recreation Fund. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve the 2006-07 Annual Report. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Fodor, to approve Scott MacMartin as Board Treasurer. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve a BHS Wresting Club for the 2007-08 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve an addendum to the Bridgman Athletic Coaches Handbook. A roll call vote was taken. Yeas: Kiewel, MacMartin, Ottusch, Ramso, Strebeck. Nays: Fodor. Motion carried 5-1.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve the Institute of School Executives of Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN as Board of Education facilitator. A roll call vote was taken. Yeas: Kiewel, MacMartin, Ottusch, Ramso, Strebeck. Nays: Fodor. Motion carried 5-1.
Amended 11/26/07 It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member MacMartin, to approve a media press release. A roll call vote was taken. Yeas: Kiewel, MacMartin,
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve a Lake Michigan College millage resolution. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) @ $1,824 from Lifepak and a tennis court backboard wall @ $1,124.50 from Bakko Backboards, to be paid from the Recreation Fund. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Fodor, to approve Scott MacMartin as the Voting Delegate for the 2007 MASB Delegate Assembly. Motion carried 6-0.
Committee Reports: Financial - In January, the committee will be reviewing companies to obtain millage quotes. An Education Foundation committee meeting was held on October 22, 2007 with a consultant and an update will be given at the November 12, 2007 Joint Committee meeting.
Non-Financial - The Superintendent and Board evaluations were reviewed and Board members should be prepared to discuss the evaluations at the November 12, 2007 Joint Committee meeting.
Upcoming Dates: October 24, 2007 Fall Fest @ BHS - Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m., Art Show 6:00-7:00 p.m., Band & Choir 7:00 p.m. October 29, 2007 Professional Development Day November 12, 2007 Joint, Finance & Non-Finance Committee Meetings
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Strebeck, supported by Member MacMartin, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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