Webberville Community Schools
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
November 15, 2004
Minutes
This regular meeting of the Webberville Board of Education was called to order by Board President Simmons in the Webberville Elementary Library on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Clifford H. Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, Kathleen Westbrook, Tina Beauvais, and Dorris Crandall.
Absent: Mr. Greg Glover
Also present: Dr. Skilling, Brian Friddle, Suzi Slater, Jerome Learman, Barbara Weathers, Chuck Harper, and student representative Eric Holmes.
Approval of Agenda:
Mr. Simmons moved, and Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to amend the agenda and move the student representative report to be the first update under the report section. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Beauvais moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, November 15, 2004 as amended. Motion passed 7-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Crandall seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Discussion Item:
Ms. Brenner gave a presentation regarding the recent MASB conference that she attended. Topics included the state financial crisis, budget reductions and school funding issues.
Reports:
Student Representative Report – Mr. Holmes reported that Student Council has decided that they will purchase benches for the front lobby in memory of Sue Griffes. The NJHS is holding a can drive for the holidays. They will be doing a giving tree with the teachers.
Policy Committee - Ms. Westbrook stated that the policy committee did not meet.
Finance Committee - Ms. Brenner stated that the finance committee has a resolution for a flexible benefits plan on the agenda for tonight.
Building and Grounds Committee - Ms. Chamberlain referred to the report from Clark Construction for updates to the building projects. The playground is almost completed.
Personnel Committee – Ms. Shanabrook stated that the personnel committee reviewed a job description for the Coordinator of Personnel and Student Services. The job description is on the agenda for approval.
Legislation - Ms. Beauvais reported that the legislation has approved a motion to start reviewing the appropriateness of the MEAP test. It is almost certain that the season for girls’ sports will be changed. Ms. Beauvais gave an update from the MASB Delegate Conference.
ISOA – Ms. Brenner commented that Jann Jenca met with them to review the services that the ISD provides.
Elementary School – Ms. Slater gave an update for the elementary school. Report cards went out and conferences went well. The elementary had a Veterans Day assembly with local veterans telling their stories. Character week was very successful and the students enjoyed the Jerry Jacoby assembly. The teachers participated in the Job Matching personality profile meeting and found it interesting. Ms. Slater also went over the new format for the elementary newsletter which now includes updates from all grades.
Secondary School – Mr. Friddle reviewed his report on progress at the secondary school. Conferences at the secondary level went well. There was low turn out at the beginning but it did pick up after 5:00pm. The teachers met with Job Matching and it was helpful as a team to review their personality profiles. Katie Haraf was named Student of the Quarter and was recognized at the Williamston Rotary breakfast. The sports banquet was held with several students recognized for their achievements.
Athletic Department – Mr. Glover was not at the meeting. Mr. Friddle stated that winter sports are underway.
Special Education – Mr. Harper gave an update regarding special education funding. He stated that there are 3 groups of special ed students– 2 are reimbursed and 1 is funded through the general fund. Most students do not get additional funding above the $6700 per student. Mr. Harper thanked the principals and teachers for their commitment to the special education students and their willingness to do whatever it takes to assist these students and the special education department.
Superintendent - Dr. Skilling commented that the new media center furniture will start to come in this week. The plan is to have it all in place December 1 st. The agreement with Coke is currently being reviewed by the attorney. He would like to schedule a board work session on November 30 th at 6:30pm. The Strategic Planning Meeting is December 3 rd. Dr. Skilling will be hosting a Senior Citizen Breakfast on December 14 th and he will be meeting with staff on the same day for the State of the School address.
Technology – Dr. Learman gave an update on the technology within the district. There is an action item on the agenda to approve the purchase of 30 computers for the new secondary media center.
Marketing – Ms. Weathers gave an update on the marketing activities. The December newsletter is at the printer and the goal is to have it mailed before the Thanksgiving break. Additions to the website are happening weekly.
Communications and Petitions:
None
Action Items:
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to approve the Michigan Readiness resolution as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve the Coordinator of Personnel and Student Services job description as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Westbrook moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the first reading of board policies as presented:
0122 BOE Powers and Philosophy revised bylaw
0142.1 BOE Electoral Process revised bylaw
0142.2 BOE Qualifications revised bylaw
0142.3 BOE Term revised bylaw
0142.5 BOE Vacancies revised bylaw
0167.1 BOE Voting revised bylaw
3120 Employment of Professional Staff revised policy
5111 Eligibility-Resident/Nonresident Students revised policy
5113.02 School of Choice Options of NCLB new policy
5200 Attendance revised policy
5516 Student hazing revised policy
5517 Harassment of students revised policy
5517.01 Bullying & aggressive behavior new policy
6152 Student fees, fines and supplies revised policy
8330 Student records revised policy
8400 School safety information revised policy
Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve the flexible benefits plan resolution as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the purchase of 30 computers from Dell at a cost of $27,960.60 as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Questions or comments from the audience:
Caren Guidroz, 421 Apple Lane, Webberville, asked if there was any kind of follow up being done with the new cafeteria lunch program. She commented that on several occasions the items being served are not the items that are on the advertised menu.
Questions or Comments from the Board of Education:
Ms. Shanabrook asked who was making the decision on whether or not to have the Christmas Tea. She also stated that she was disappointed that Dr. LaBerge was not invited to the annual sports banquet. The schools must do a better job of recognizing those who volunteer their time.
Ms. Brenner commented that during the MASB conference, the board was invited to tour other school facilities. Ms. Brenner also thanked the administration for all their hard work and dedication to the district.
Closed Session:
Ms. Westbrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of contract negotiations. Motion passed 7/0. The board entered closed session at 9:35 p.m.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Crandall seconded a motion to move back into regular session. Motion passed 7/0. The board entered regular session at 10:55 p.m.
Adjournment
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed 7-0. The Webberville Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
Teri L. Chamberlain
Secretary, Webberville Board of Education