Board Minutes - May, 2011

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 11, 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, May 11, 2011.

Members present:        Ms. Adams, Mr. Curtis, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Underwood (arrived 5:32 p.m.)

Members absent:           Mr. Gordon

Administrators present:  Mr. Colby, Mr. DeVos, Ms. Butchbaker,

                                     Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Bennett, Ms. Forburger, Mr. Wood

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Curtis, to appoint Ms. Adams as acting secretary in Mr. Gordon’s absence.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, to approve the agenda as amended to change (B) Agreements to FMLA and add (XIII) Closed Session and (XIV) Agreements.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Staff Members Carrie Rabbitt, Susan Searight, Mikki Spagnoli, and Molly High along with student John Steele gave a presentation on the START Transition Project.

Jerry Bement (Brookside Farm, LLC) discussed his property boundary in relations to LCISD and possible future plans of his to add above ground water lines in conjunction with his existing irrigation system.  He will keep LCISD apprised of his plans before he proceeds.

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 Mr. Underwood, that the Board of Education hereby approves payment of bills which includes General Fund totaling $130,199.72; Special Ed Fund totaling $195,669.98; and Food Service totaling $2,360.27.

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes:   Ms. Simmons, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Underwood, 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 Beth McLoughlin as recommended by the administration. 

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

                       Nays:   None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, that the Board of Education approve the request from Brenda Johnson beginning May 16, 2011.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Underwood, that the Board of Education adjourn to Closed Session at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of strategy and negotiation sessions connected with collective bargaining agreements.

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

                       Nays:   None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

The Board returned to open session at 6:50 p.m. 

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Mr. Underwood, to approve the three year (2011-14) transportation agreement as presented.  Roll Call Vote.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, to approve the three year (2011-14) secretary agreement as presented.  Roll Call Vote.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Ms. Simmons, supported by Ms. Adams, to accept the resignation of Board Member Joseph Underwood with regret.  Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

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David Gordon
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.