Board Minutes - June, 2013

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

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 12, 2013

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, June 12, 2013.

Members present:           Mr. Gordon, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Atkinson, Ms. Adams (arrived 5:40 p.m.)

Members absent:             None

Administrators present:   Mr. Colby, Ms. Ash, Ms. Butchbaker, Mr. Chism, Ms. Merrill

Mr. Curtis declared a quorum of the Board.

Moved by Mr. Atkinson, supported by Mr. Gordon, to appoint Kevin Anderson to the vacant board seat for a term that will expire at the next biennial election. 

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes:  Mr. Curtis, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Anderson

                        Nays:  None

Oath of Office was administered to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Atkinson, and Mr. Curtis by Mr. Colby.

Moved by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Atkinson, to amend the agenda to add (D) LRSB Resolution.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Atkinson, supported by Mr. Gordon, to adopt the 2012-13 Final Budget Amendments as presented and that the special details of these Budget Amendments be kept on file in the superintendent’s office. 

Roll Call Vote.  Ayes:  Mr. Anderson, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Atkinson

                         Nays:  None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Ms. Adams arrived.

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Mr. Anderson, to adopt the 2013-14 Budgets as presented and that the special details of these Budgets be kept on file in the superintendent’s office.  Adoption of the General Fund budget will include an ad valorem property tax levy not to exceed .2026 mills on all taxable property.  The purpose of this levy is to support the General Fund budget operating expenses. Adoption of the Special Education Fund budget will include an ad valorem property tax levy not to exceed 2.0291 mills on all taxable property.  The purpose of this levy is to support the Special Education Fund budget operating expenses. 

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

                         Nays:  None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Atkinson, supported by Ms. Adams, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Atkinson, supported by Mr. Anderson, that the Board of Education hereby approves payment of bills which includes General Fund totaling $79,891.08; Special Ed Fund totaling $382,277.32; and Capital Projects totaling $18,130.25.

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

                         Nays:  None

All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Ms. Adams, supported by Mr. Gordon, that the Board of Education approve the 2^nd Reading/Adoption of Volume 27, Number 2 Updated Bylaws/Policies dated March 2013. 

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

                         Nays:  None

All in favor.  Motion carried. 

Moved by Mr. Gordon, supported by Mr. Atkinson, that the Board of approve the proposed Common Calendar for the 2017-2018 school year.   All in favor.  Motion carried.

Moved by Mr. Anderson, supported by Mr. Atkinson,  that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent as the authorized representative on the Pokagon Band-Dowagiac Area Local Revenue Sharing Board to represent and cast votes as deemed necessary for and on behalf of the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District.

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

                        Nays:  None

All in favor.  Motion carried. 

Respectfully submitted,

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David Gordon
 Secretary

These minutes are subject to board approval.