Board Minutes - March, 2011

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 9, 2011

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, March 9, 2011.

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

Members absent:          Mr. Underwood

Administrators present: Mr. Colby, Mr. DeVos, Ms. Butchbaker, Mr. Bennett, Ms. Forburger, Mr. Chism, Mr. Wood

Mr. Curtis declared a quorum of the Board.

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

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Ms. Simmons, to approve the minutes of February 9, 2011, as presented.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, 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 $103,281.02; Special Ed Fund totaling $137,893.63; and Food Service totaling $3,443.36.

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

                          Nays:   None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Ms. Simmons, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Scott Huston and Kim Vaughn as recommended by the administration.

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

                          Nays:   None

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education approve the 1^st Reading of the new/revised/replacement policies as recommended by the Administration.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Ms. Adams reported to the Board of Education that she and Ms. Simmons attended the NGS & Cofinity Presentation held in the BLC Gym on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.  Ms. Adams & Ms. Simmons both agreed it was a good presentation; that good questions were asked and answered.  Both stated they have sufficient information and feel it is a very good plan.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education adjourn to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.

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

                          Nays:   None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Board of Education returned to open session at 6:21 p.m.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, to adjourn at 6:22 p.m.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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David Gordon
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.