Board Minutes - June 2010

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 28, 2010

Mr. Curtis called the regular meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at 5:33 p.m. in Conference Room #1 of the Administrative Services Center on Monday, June 28, 2010.

Members present:           Mr. Curtis, Ms. Adams, Mr. Gordon

Members absent:            Ms. Simmons, Mr. Underwood

Administrators present:   Mr. Colby, Ms. Butchbaker, Mr. Chism, Mr. Withers

Mr. Curtis declared a quorum of the Board.

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

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Ms Adams, to approve the minutes of May 12, 2010, as presented.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, to adopt the 2009-10 Final Budget Amendments 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. Gordon

                         Nays:  None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, to adopt the 2010-11 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 .2020 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 2.0231 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. Curtis, Ms. Adams, Mr. Gordon

                         Nays:  None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Ms. Adams, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Payment of Bills

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education hereby approves payment of bills which includes General Fund totaling $114,718.54; Special Ed Fund totaling $158,182.37; and Food Service totaling $4,416.70.

Roll Call Vote. Ayes:  Mr. Gordon, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Adams

                        Nays:  None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education set the annual meeting date for Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. with regular meeting to follow.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education approve the request from Renette Portecop-Prentice beginning 10/21/10.  All in favor.  Motion carried. 

Substitute Rates

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education approve the 2010-2011 Substitute Rates as recommended by the administration.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote. Ayes:  Ms. Adams, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Curtis

                        Nays:  None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education accept the retirements of Chris Morrow, Linda Brossman, and Suela Lotridge.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

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

Roll Call Vote. Ayes:  Mr. Curtis, Mr. Gordon, Ms. Adams

                       Nays:  None

All in favor.     Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Linda Hanstra, Kimberly Yauchstetter, Allison Ireland, Lynne Zachary, & Sonny Swartz as recommended by the administration.  

Roll Call Vote. Ayes:  Mr. Gordon, Ms. Adams, Mr. Curtis

                        Nays:  None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________
David Gordon
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.