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LEWIS CASS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT (ORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETING) July 8, 2009 |
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| Call to Order |
Mr. Ostrowski called the organizational meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room #1 of the Administrative Services Center on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | |
| Oath of Office Roll Call |
Ms. Butchbaker administered the oath of office to re-elected board
member, Ann Simmons. Members present: Ms. Adams, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Maager, Mr. Hart (arrived 5:10 p.m.) Members absent: None Administrators present: Mr. Ostrowski, Mr. DeVos, Ms. Butchbaker, Mr. Withers, Mr. Wood, Mr. Chism, Ms. Forburger |
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| Declaration of a Quorum |
Mr. Ostrowski declared a quorum of the Board. | |
| Pledge to the Flag |
Pledge to the Flag was recited. | |
| Approval of Agenda |
Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, to amend the agenda under Current Business to add (E) Ratification of Certified Staff Agreement. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Election of Officers |
Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Maager, that Donald Curtis be nominated for President; Ann Simmons be nominated for Vice-President; Patricia Adams be nominated for Treasurer; and Lee Maager be nominated for Secretary. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Mr. Curtis, Ms. Adams, Mr. Maager, Ms. Simmons Nays: None All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Regular Meetings of the Board |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, that regular meetings of the Lewis Cass Intermediate Board of Education be held on the second Wednesday of each month at the LCISD Administrative Services Center at 61682 Dailey Road, meetings to be convened at 5:30 p.m. and no new business to be introduced after 7:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Posting Notices of Meetings | Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Superintendent’s Secretary be appointed the designee for posting notices of meetings. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Security Bonds |
Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the security bonds be set at a minimum of $10,000 for the treasurer and $100,000 for employees. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Depositories |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the depositories will continue to be the Banks of Cass County and the School Board Association (MILAF). All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Check Signature Authorization |
Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Accounting Supervisor, and the Board Treasurer be authorized to sign checks for General Deposit, Clearing, and Payroll accounts. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Membership | Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, to approve the membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards organization. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Retainer Contracts |
Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, to appoint Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as legal counsel for state level matters and labor negotiations and that a retainer be paid. All in favor. Motion carried. Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, to appoint LaPointe & Butler, P.C. as legal counsel for special education matters and that a retainer be paid. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Newspaper of General Circulation | Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, that Leader Publications be designated as the newspaper of general circulation for the 2009-10 school year which publishes the Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Vigilant, Argus, and the West/North/South Leaders. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Compensation for Board Members |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, that board members get a per diem of $30 per meeting plus mileage. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Communications to the Board | None | |
| Communications from the Audience | None | |
| Approval of Minutes |
Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Maager, to approve the minutes of June 24, 2009, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Treasurer's Report | Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Payment of Bills |
Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education hereby approves payment of bills which includes General Fund totaling $225,954.79; Special Ed Fund totaling $160,973.11; and Food Service totaling $4,212.44. Mr. Hart arrived. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Mr. Curtis, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Maager, Ms. Adams, Mr. Hart Nays: None All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policies |
Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education approve the 2nd Reading/Adoption of the following new/revised/replacement policies: 2623, 3430.01, 4430.01, 6144, 7217, 7530.01(delete), 7530.01V4, 7530.01V5, 7540.05, 8330, and 8470. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Berrien Cass School Boards Assn Rep | Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, that Ann Simmons be appointed as representative to the Berrien Cass School Boards Association. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Hirings |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Katiana LaFrance and KaSandra Gonzalez. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Ms. Simmons, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Hart, Mr. Maager, Ms. Adams Nays: None All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| MISEC Membership | Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Maager, that the Board of Education approve the First Amendment to the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative Interlocal Agreement. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Ratification of Certified Staff Agreement |
Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education approve the two year (2009-11) agreement with the certified staff. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Mr. Hart, Mr. Maager, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Adams, Ms. Simmons Nays: None All in favor. Motion carried |
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| Recess |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education recess at 5:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Reconvene Regular Meeting |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education return to regular session at 5:58 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Closed Session to discuss Applicants |
Moved by Mr. Maager, supported by Mr. Hart, that the Board of Education go into closed session at 5:59 p.m. to discuss Applicants. Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Ms. Adams, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Maager, Mr. Hart Nays: None All in favor. Motion carried. |
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| Reconvene Regular Meeting | Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Hart, to return to regular session at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried | |
| Select Applicants to become Candidates for 1st Interview | Moved by Mr. Hart, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education select the following applicants to become candidates for the position of superintendent: Robert Jones, David Peden, Robert Colby, David Watson, and William Eis. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
| Adjournment | Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Maager, to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. | |
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Respectfully submitted, |
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These minutes are subject to board approval. |
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