Board Minutes - July 2010

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Organizational & Regular Meeting July 15, 2010

Mr. Colby called the organizational meeting of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District Board of Education to order at the Holiday Inn Express, 3019 S Lakeshore Dr., St. Joseph, MI on Thursday, July 15, 2010.

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

Members absent:          Ms. Simmons

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

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

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that Donald Curtis be nominated for President; Ann Simmons be nominated for Vice-President; Patricia Adams be nominated for Treasurer; and David Gordon be nominated for Secretary.   All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, 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.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Superintendent’s Secretary be appointed the designee for posting notices of meetings.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Mr. Underwood, 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.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the depositories will continue to be the Banks of Cass County and the School Board Association (MILAF).  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, 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.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Mr. Underwood, 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. Underwood, that Leader Publications be designated as the newspaper of general circulation for the 2010-11 school year which publishes the Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Vigilant, Argus, and the West/North/South Leaders.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Ms. Adams, that board members get a per diem of $30 per meeting plus mileage.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Mr. Underwood, to approve the minutes of June 28, 2010, 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 $295,768.77; Special Ed Fund totaling $333,496.36; and Food Service totaling $1,806.83.

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

                        Nays: None

All in favor.      Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Underwood, that David Gordon be appointed as representative to the Berrien Cass School Boards Association.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Mr. Underwood, that the Board of Education approve the First Amendment to the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Underwood, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Jacqueline Schneck.

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

                        Nays:  None

Respectfully submitted,

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David Gordon
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.