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Board of Education
Meetings November 2007
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bridgman, Michigan Minutes of Regular Meeting November 26, 2007
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, November 26, 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 7:02 p.m.
Members Present: Richard Fodor, Judy Kelly, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Pat Strebeck (7:10 p.m.)
Members Absent: None
Additions to Agenda: None
Superintendent’s Comments: Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, reported the following: (1) The Michigan Department of Education will visit the district on December 4, 2007 to monitor our compliance with the “highly qualified” teacher requirement of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act; (2) Information regarding Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was received from the Berrien County Health Department and shared with staff members; (3) Leave of absence requests were received from Jacalyn Harding and Eileen O’Shea; (4) Team members and coaches were recognized at the Fall Sports Banquet held November 14, 2007; (5) On November 11, 2007, sixteen Cub Scouts from Pack 540 planted different varieties of plants donated by the Rambo family; and (6) The change-over to the new district website will occur during Thanksgiving break. The new site will incorporate the suggestions that were made by the district website committee in February, 2007.
Principals’ Comments: John Wittmuss, BES Principal, reported the following: Fire, storm and safety drills have been completed. The PTO Holiday Shop Week will take place Dec. 3-7. Parent-Teacher conferences were held on Nov. 14 & 15 with an attendance of 98%.
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported the following: A North Central Association visitation for the site evaluation will take place January 23-24, 2008. Over 1,000 cans were collected for the “Stuff-a-Truck” can drive. Students enjoyed an educational assembly called “Animal Encounters” on Nov. 19.
Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported the following: A Peer Assistance Group is being formed. The students who will be acting as group facilitators are being trained on November 28th by Lisa Bartoszek from Lory’s Place in St. Joseph. Twenty college/university representatives visited BHS this fall to talk to juniors and seniors.
Student Senate Comments: Sonny Gast, Student Senate President, gave a presentation on BHS activities and clubs.
Student/Staff Recognition: The following students were presented certificates of achievement: Logan Pitts for above average in school spirit and pride at RMS, Jordan Hodge & Hillary Hodge, National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists, and Jennifer Totzke, BHS November Student of the Month. Cub Scout Pack 540 was awarded a certificate for a Bridgman Elementary School Planting Project.
Board Reports: Peggy Ferguson, Food Service Director, gave an overview of the food service program.
Public Comments: None
Board None Communications:
Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Fodor, to approve the amended September 24, 2007 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Fodor, to approve the amended October 8, 2007 Finance Committee Meeting minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve the October 22, 2007 Regular Meeting minutes with an amendment. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve the November 12, 2007 Joint, Non-Finance & Finance Committee Meeting minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
Financial Reports: Scott MacMartin presented the September Treasurer’s Report, which was accepted as presented, pending audit.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kiewel, to approve the October bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0.
Action Items: It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve Justin Hahaj as replacement freshman boys’ basketball coach @ $2,922 (BA, Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve Steve Copeland as replacement J.V. girls’ basketball coach @ $3,909 (BA, Step 3). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve Kevin Anderson as replacement boys’ swim coach @ $6,160 (BA, Step 9). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve Emily Westendorp as replacement varsity cheerleading coach @ $1,822 (BA, Step 0). Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve an extended leave of absence request from Eileen O’Shea, December 10, 2007 to January 8, 2008. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a medical leave of absence request from Jacalyn Harding, May 5-June 9, 2008. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a band overnight trip request to Andrews University, August 3-7, 2008. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve an Oscar Zielke Field concession stand from Keystone Construction @ $13,393, Calbrit Electrical @ $2,650 and Rose & Branch Services @ $1,250, to be paid from the Recreation Fund. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a softball field concession stand from Giannola Construction Services, St. Joseph, MI @ $4,000, to be paid from the Recreation Fund. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to approve softball bleachers from Memphis Net & Twine Co., Memphis, TN @ $4,400, to be paid from the Recreation Fund. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Strebeck, to approve a 2-year contract with Foundation Consulting Services, Grand Rapids, MI @ $36,800. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Kelly, to approve Board Self-Evaluation Checklist & Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation forms. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member MacMartin, supported by Member Kelly, to approve a Superintendent Evaluation form. Motion carried 7-0.
Committee Reports: Financial – Recreation Advisory Update – BES Playground Any vandalism to the playground equipment will be taken care of immediately and any incurring costs will be taken from the Recreation Fund.
Upcoming Dates: 1. December 6 – BES Winter Concert @ BHS, 7:00 p.m. 2. December 10 - Joint, Non-Finance & Finance Committee meetings @ BHS 3. December 12 – Blood Drive @ BHS, 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Christmas Concert @ BHS, 7:00 p.m. 4. December 15 & 16 – Christmas Play @ BHS 7:30 p.m. (12/15) & 3:00 p.m. (12/16) 5. December 17 – Regular Board Meeting @ BHS, 7:00 p.m 6. December 24 – Winter Break begins
Closed Session: It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to go into closed session at 7:45 p.m. in the Superintendent’s office, to discuss collective bargaining. Motion carried 7-0.
It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Strebeck, to come out of closed session at 9:05 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Fodor, supported by Member Ottusch, to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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