Board Minutes - January 2010

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 13, 2010

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, January 13, 2010.

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

Members absent:     None

Administrators present:      Mr. Colby, Mr. DeVos, Ms. Butchbaker, Ms. Forburger, Mr. Withers, Mr. Wood, Mr. Chism, Ms. Wimberley, Ms. Park

Mr. Curtis declared a quorum of the Board.

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, to amend the agenda to add Board Appointment.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, 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 $338,211.79; Special Ed Fund totaling $270,191.50; and Food Service totaling $6,618.78.

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

                          Nays:  None

All in favor.        Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education adopt the 2009-2010 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. Simmons, Ms. Adams, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Maager

                          Nays:  None

All in favor.        Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education update the 403B Plan document to include the vendor GLP & Associates of South Haven, Michigan.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Marie Fair & Deborah Luther as recommended by the administration.

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

                          Nays:  None

All in favor.        Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent and Board President to sign the Michigan Department of Education Memorandum of Understanding with the Resolution developed by Thrun Law Firm with opt out provision.

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

                          Nays:   None

All in favor.        Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lee Maager
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.