Webberville Community Schools
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
December 13 , 2004
Minutes
This regular meeting of the Webberville Board of Education was called to order by Board President Simmons in the Webberville Secondary School, room 195, on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Clifford H. Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, Kathleen Westbrook, Tina Beauvais, and Dorris Crandall.
Absent: Greg Glover, Charles Harper, Suzi Slater
Also present: Dr. Bill Skilling, Brian Friddle, Jerome Learman, Barbara Weathers, and student representative Samantha Farmer.
Approval of Agenda:
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Crandall seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, December 13, 2004, as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Presentations:
Ms. Loretta Benjamin and her students gave a presentation regarding the activities of the FFA. Mr. Kevin Forester Jr. spoke regarding the FFA American Degree that he was awarded.
Mr. Brian Friddle spoke regarding the current list of athletic award winners at the secondary level.
Dr. Skilling gave the construction update from Clark Construction. The library furniture is in and the library is being completed. Drawings for the agriculture building should be in this week. The floor in the elementary will be done on January 3 rd and the dedication will be January 24 th.
Reports:
Policy Committee - Ms. Westbrook stated that the board would be voting on the second reading of the board policy manual.
Finance Committee - Ms. Brenner stated that the asset tagging being done by the ISD is going smoothly. The committee should be able to present a budget next month for approval.
Building and Grounds Committee - Ms. Chamberlain noted that the elementary playground equipment is all installed. The bidding process for the current bond project will be in February and ground breaking would be in May.
Personnel Committee – Ms. Shanabrook stated that the personnel committee has a closed session item on the agenda tonight.
Legislation - Ms. Beauvais reported that the ISD’s are still under scrutiny from Governor Granholm. The legislators are still in favor of eliminating the MEAP. They are starting to review proposal A and the effects of the proposal on schools. $120 million has been transferred to the school aid fund as a “band-aid” but school funding still continues to be an issue.
ISOA – Ms. Brenner commented the ISD will temporarily fill the board position that was vacated due to the unexpected death of a board member.
Student Representative Report – Ms. Farmer reported that the student council has ordered the benches for the lobby. The Giving Tree project is still being done for Christmas. Students are adapting better to the new 8-block schedule.
Elementary School – Mrs. Slater was not at the meeting. Board report was in the board packet.
Secondary School – Mr. Friddle reviewed his report on progress at the secondary school. The Fine Arts Department has been active with the play, band concert, and choir concert. The Mr. Webberville Contest was a success. Mr. Friddle and Mr. Learman met with a representative from KRESA regarding a student information system that looks very promising. The secondary school received a $1000 check from the Leroy Fire Department. $500 was designated for the choir program and the other $500 was for a scholarship fund to be used for any student interested in pursuing a career in fire fighting or police work.
Athletic Department – Mr. Glover was not at the meeting. Board report was in the board packet.
Special Education – Mr. Harper was not at the meeting.
Superintendent - Dr. Skilling commented that the strategic planning meeting was December 3 th. The administration is now working on an action plan for the strategies developed. A meeting has been scheduled to further develop the guiding principles for budget reductions. The meeting will be Saturday, January 29 th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The senior citizen breakfast will be December 14 th at 8:00 a.m. and the State of the School Address will be at 3:15 p.m. Dr. Skilling met with a family with 3 kids who are interested in bringing their children to Webberville Schools. They will tour the facility on Friday.
Technology – Dr. Learman gave an update on the technology within the district. They are preparing the computers for the library. Dr. Learman stated that they are working on the problem with the disk space.
Marketing – Ms. Weathers gave an update on the marketing activities. The January newsletter will go out before Christmas. Additions to the website are happening weekly.
Communications and Petitions:
Caren Guidroz – 421 Apple Lane, Webberville – Asked about the process for curriculum review. She is concerned about our students reaching the necessary benchmarks for each grade.
Dr. Skilling stated that the structure has been put in place for analyzing and updating curriculum. Mr. Friddle is in charge of the Curriculum Council and will be reviewing all of the curriculum K-12. Mrs. Guidroz was invited to participate in the Curriculum Council meetings.
Action Items:
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the second reading of the 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. Westbrook moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the second reading of the board policy manual, except policy 0141.1 regarding the student representative to the board, and approve the adoption resolution as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to approve the contract with Coca-Cola as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve a new bank account with Standard Federal Bank for use in conjunction with the flexible benefits plan as presented. Motion passed 7/0.
Questions or comments from the audience:
A student mentioned that the multimedia students are working on teacher websites. The students are learning how to create the sites and the teachers appreciate the help with getting their sites up and running.
Questions or Comments from the Board of Education:
Ms. Westbrook stated that she will contact NEOLA to give them the go ahead to print the board policy manuals.
Closed Session:
Ms. Westbrook moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of contract negotiations. Motion passed 7/0. The board entered closed session at 8:35 p.m.
(Ms. Crandall left this meeting early)
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to move back into regular session. Motion passed 6/0. The board entered regular session at 10:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Ms.Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed 6-0. The Webberville Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
Teri L. Chamberlain
Secretary, Webberville Board of Education