Board Minutes - October 2009

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
October 14, 2009

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, October 14, 2009.

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

Members absent:          Ms. Simmons

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

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, to amend the agenda to add (E) Molnar Request.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Hart, to approve the minutes of September 9, 2009, as presented.  All in favor. Motion carried.

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

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education hereby approves payment of bills which includes General Fund totaling $88,047.01; Special Ed Fund totaling $99,333.07; and Food Service totaling $2,840.32.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Public Hearing was opened at 5:40 p.m. for discussion on Board Policy 7540.3 “Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety” as required for all participants in the USAF e-rate program in compliance with the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA).  Public Hearing was closed at 5:50 p.m.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Mr. Maager, that the independent audit firm of Anderson, Tuckey, Bernhardt and Doran, P.C. be retained for the three fiscal year period commencing July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kathryn Pierce, Susan Reynolds, Jonna Bacon, Theresa Garwood, Kimberly Hester, Thamar Simplice, and Jamie Wimberley as recommended by the administration.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education approve the request from Patty Bosler for a Family & Medical Leave beginning 10/5/09 and for Susan Dussel beginning 10/2/09.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education approve the request for an amount not to exceed $2500 for an Acrobat Color Video Magnifier from the Molnar Fund.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.     Motion carried.

Mr. Maager, to adjourn at 6:09 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lee Maager
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.