Board Minutes - June 2008

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 18, 2008

Mr. Curtis called the regular meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at 5:42 p.m. in Conference Room #1 of the Administrative Services Center on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

Members present:         Mr. Curtis, Mr. Hart, Ms. Adams, Ms. Simmons

Members absent:          Mr. Maager

Administrators present: Mr. DeVos, Ms. Scelzo, Ms. Forburger, Mr. Withers, Mr. Chism, Mr. Bennett, Ms. Minor, Ms. Stevenson

Mr. Curtis declared a quorum of the Board.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Hart, to approve the agenda as presented.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, to approve the minutes of May 14, 2008, as presented.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Ms. Simmons, 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: Ms. Adams, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Hart, Ms. Simmons

                         Nays: None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, to adopt the 2008-09 Preliminary Budgets as presented and that the special details of these Budgets be kept on file in the superintendent’s office.  Adoption of the General Fund budget will include an ad valorem property tax levy of .2026 mills on all taxable property.  The purpose of this levy is to support the General Fund budget operating expenses. Adoption of the Special Education Fund budget will include an ad valorem property tax levy of 2.0291 mills on all taxable property.  The purpose of this levy is to support the Special Education Fund budget operating expenses. 

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

                         Nays: None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, to accept the Treasurer’s Report 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 $101,329.07; Special Ed Fund totaling $127,471.43; and Food Service totaling $6,366.29.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education set the 2008 Millage Rate at .2026 for the General Fund and 2.0291 for Special Education.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Move by Mr. Hart, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education approve the 2^nd Reading/Adoption of the following new/revised/replacement policies:  1411, 3211, 3430.01, 4211, 4430.01, 6520, 8210, 8900, and 9500.

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

                         Nays: None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education accept the retirement of Robert Gleason effective July 1, 2008.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education direct the Superintendent to execute the yearly administrative and non-affiliate contracts. 

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

                          Nays: None

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Mara Vergon, Jeffrey Chicoski, and Albie Abrahams as recommended by the administration.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lee Maager
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.