Webberville Community Schools
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
July 19, 2004
Minutes
This meeting of the Webberville Board of Education was called to order by Board President Simmons in the Webberville Board of Education Office on Monday, July 19, 2004 at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Clifford Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, Tina Beauvais, and Kathe Westbrook.
Absent: Dorris Crandall
Also present: Dr. William Skilling, Brian Friddle, and Jerome Learman.
Approval of Agenda:
Ms. Beauvais moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, July 19, 2004. Motion passed 6-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed 7-0.
Presentations:
Ms. Beverly Bonning of Thrun Law Firm and Ms. Brenda Palmer from A.G. Edwards made a presentation on the sale of the bonds.
President Simmons called for a recess at 7:25 p.m. to sign the necessary documents for the bond sale. The meeting was resumed at 7:37 p.m.
Discussion Item:
Dr. Skilling presented the board with information on using a food service management company for our food program.
Reports:
Policy Committee - Ms. Westbrook said that they are reviewing the old policies that were not I the Neola book to see if they are something that needs to be added to the new book.
Finance Committee - Ms. Brenner said that they we meeting soon with Ingham ISD to review the change to them for our financial accounting. .
Building and Grounds Committee - Ms. Chamberlain that a meeting would be scheduled in the next few weeks.
Personnel Committee - Ms. Shanabrook reported that there had not been a meeting.
Legislation - Ms. Beauvais gave an overview of current issues.
ISOA - Ms. Brenner stated that they did not have a meeting due to summer break. Ms. Brenner commented on the MASB conference that she attended. She said how valuable these types of meetings are and that she feels it is important that we continue to attend these types of meetings.
High School Principal, Mr. Friddle reported that he is in the process of interviewing for the Special Education position and the Art position that are open. The student handbook and planner to include the athletic handbook are in the process of being printed.
Superintendent, Dr. Skilling reported that he had met with Clark Construction to start the process of the new community center. The plan is to start the bidding process in January and break ground in April after the frost has cleared. He discussed the opportunity that we may have in regarding to a new score board.
Mr. Learman, Technology Director reviewed his report on the progress being made at the Elementary school.
Communications and Petitions:
None
Action Items:
Ms. Beauvais moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the Ratification Resolution regarding the sale of the bonds as presented by Ms. Bonning of the Thrun Law Firm. Roll call vote:
Mr. Clifford Simmons Yes
Ms. Patricia Shanabrook Yes
Ms. Teri Chamberlain Yes
Ms. Kristine Brenner Yes
Ms. Kathleen Westbrook Yes
Ms. Dorris Crandall absent
Ms. Tina Beauvais Yes
Motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to pass the Resolution in regards to Webberville Community School participating in the Michigan School Bond Loan Fund in the amount of $367,800.00. Motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to continue membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the 2004-2005 school year by adopting the Membership Resolution as presented. Motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to award the milk bid for the 2004-2005 school year to Country Fresh in the amount of $16,632.70. Motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to approve the resolution regarding election consolidation as presented. Motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the purchase of 57 Dell computers for the elementary school at a cost of $43,362.75 as presented. Motion passed 6/0.
Ms. Westbrook moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to table the approval of the Marketing Director – Administrative Assistant’s contract for the 2004-2005 school year. Motion passed 6/0.
Questions or comments from the audience:
Ms. Jill Baillargeon, 347 Monroe St., Webberville told the board that she was happy to see the detail on our budget in the paper. She voiced concerns she has with the fund balance. President Simmons suggested that she schedule a meeting to meet with Dr. Skilling to discuss her individual concerns.
Questions or Comments from the Board of Education:
Ms. Westbrook was concerned about issues that are being brought up with the transfer to Ingham ISD for our accounting. Dr. Skilling stated that it is not an issue regarding an individual. The issues are more to due with past practices that will be corrected with this change. The Finance Committee will provide the board with a full report once the transfer has been completed.
Adjournment
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed 6-0.
The Webberville Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
Teri L. Chamberlain
Secretary, Webberville Board of Education