Board Minutes - Special Meeting

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 20, 2008

Mr. Curtis called the special meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at 11:07 a.m. at The Sanctuary at Wildwood, 58138 M40, Jones, Michigan, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

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

Members absent:          None

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

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

Superintendent Ostrowski introduced Bob Petrovich from Human Synergists and set the stage for planning for the coming school year.  The discussion centered around the next 3 years as it related to budget and replacement of key personnel who are projected to be leaving the district within the next 18 months.  The Board discussed developing and implementing a process of replacing the Chief Financial Officer and Superintendent.  The Board discussed the possibility of utilizing assessment surveys to facilitate the process of selection for the position of Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer.  Administrative staff members gave input into their perceptions of the long term needs of the district.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lee Maager
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.