Board Minutes - December 2007

LEWIS CASS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
61682 Dailey Road, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
(269) 445-6204

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 12, 2007

Mr. Curtis called the regular meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room #1 of the Administrative Services Center on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

Members present:                   Ms. Adams, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Maager, Mr. Hart (arrived 5:33 p.m.)

Members absent:                    None

Administrators present:          Mr. Ostrowski, Mr. DeVos, Ms. Scelzo, Ms. Forburger, Mr. Wood

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Maager, to amend the agenda to delete E. 1^st Reading of Policies and add Rental Agreement.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Mr. Ostrowski read a thank you note from Miss Dowagiac Sara Ausra for allowing her to speak at the November Board Meeting and another thank you note from staff members regarding their appreciation for the staff gifts given periodically.

Mr. Hart arrived.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, to approve the minutes of November 14, 2007, as presented.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education hereby approves payment of bills which includes General Fund totaling $153,743.71; Special Ed Fund totaling $324,443.61; and Food Service totaling $6,089.45.

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes: Mr. Hart, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Maager, Ms. Simmons, Ms. Adams

                          Nays: None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

2007-2008 Revised Budgets

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Hart, to adopt the 2007-08 Revised Budgets as presented and that the special details of these Budget Amendments be kept on file in the superintendent’s office. 

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes: Mr. Maager, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Simmons, Ms. Adams, Mr. Hart

                          Nays: None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Ranee Conley and April Dinges. 

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes: Ms. Simmons, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Maager, Mr. Hart, Ms. Adams

                          Nays: None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported b y Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kimberly Kazmirski to the LCISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education adopt the Civil Rights Compliance Plan.

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes: Mr. Hart, Mr. Maager, Ms. Adams, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Simmons

                          Nays: None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education approve the annual Rental Agreement for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes: Ms. Adams, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Hart, Mr. Maager, Ms. Simmons

                          Nays: None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Ms. Simmons, to adjourn at 5:58 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lee Maager
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.