Board Minutes - September 2009

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 9, 2009

Ms. Simmons called the regular meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at 5:32 p.m. in Conference Room #1 of the Administrative Services Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

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

Members absent:                 Mr. Curtis

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

Ms. Simmons declared a quorum of the Board.

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

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, to approve the minutes of August 12, 2009, as presented.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, 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 $98,068.94; Special Ed Fund totaling $150,323.86; and Food Service totaling $2,403.22.

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

                         Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education accept the 2008-09 Audit as presented by Jerry Bernhardt. All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education accept the retirement of Linda Peever-Focht effective September 1, 2009.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Jennifer McCormick, Melinda Deinema, Allison Ireland, Nancy Sells, and Heather Merrill as recommended by the administration. 

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes:  Mr. Maager, 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 request from Molly High for a Family & Medical Leave beginning November 21, 2009.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education authorize the superintendent to execute the lease between LCISD and the State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth for office space located at 61682 Dailey Road, Cassopolis, Michigan for a three year period commencing July 1, 2009.

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

                         Nays: None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education approve the ECIC Interlocal Agreement.

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

                         Nays: None

All in favor.       Motion carried.

Supported by Mr. Hart, to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lee Maager
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.