Webberville Community Schools
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
April 18, 2005
Minutes
This regular meeting of the Webberville Board of Education was called to order by Board President Simmons in the Webberville Secondary School library on Monday, April 18, 2005, at 7:00p.m.
Present: Clifford H. Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, and Matthew Kulaga.
Absent: Kathe Westbrook (present only at groundbreaking ceremony outside)
Caron Guidroz (arrived at 7:02 p.m. after official roll call & approval of agenda)
Also
Present: Dr. Bill Skilling, Brian Friddle, Barbara Weathers and student representative
Eric Holmes.
Approval of Agenda:
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, April 18, 2005, as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed 6-0.
Presentations:
Webberville Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony – the board meeting moved outside for the official groundbreaking ceremony. Kathe Westbrook arrived.
Introduction of guests and opening remarks – Mr. Cliff Simmons
Guest speakers – Representative Dianne Byrum, Mr. Scott Gardziella, and Mrs. Jill Baillargeon
Closing remarks – Dr. Bill Skilling
Reports:
Policy Committee – Ms. Westbrook was absent.
Finance Committee – Ms. Brenner stated that the 2005-2006 budget will be presented at a public hearing on June 13 th at 6:30 p.m.
Building and Grounds – Ms. Chamberlain stated that the construction on the community center is set to begin. The bleachers are going up and should be completed at the end of May. New flag poles are being installed. The old ticket booth is being taken down.
Personnel Committee – Ms. Shanabrook stated that the personnel committee didn’t meet.
Legislation – Ms. Westbrook was absent
ISOA – Ms. Brenner stated that the Legislative Breakfast is April 22 at 7:30am – 9:00am. Mr. Simmons recognized Ms. Brenner for her achievements with MASB.
Student Representative – Eric Holmes stated that the Academic Awards Night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 th and graduation is scheduled for Thursday, May 26 th.
Communications and Petitions:
None
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to place Kara Sevensma, Loretta Benjamin and Beth Parnell on a second year of probation. Motion passed 6-0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to place Dana Perry, Carli Vaupel, and Kathleen Kephart on a third year of probation. Motion passed 6-0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Guidroz seconded a motion to place Kimber Peterson and Christopher Card on a fourth year of probation. Motion passed 6-0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Guidroz seconded a motion to grant tenure to Andy Beauvais, Cathy Fitzgerald, and Don Hyvarinen. Motion passed 6-0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to approve driver education for summer 2005 at a cost of $285 in-district and $350 out of district with a minimum of 27 students enrolled. Motion passed 6-0.
Mr. Simmons moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to hold a public meeting on Monday, May 16 th to appoint Caron Guidroz as the designated representative of this school district for the electoral body of the ISD biennial election to be held on June 6, 2005 and Teri Chamberlain as an alternative. Motion passed 6-0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to award bid package #9 Aluminum, glass and glazing to Battle Creek Glass Works, Inc. in the amount of $99,500. Motion passed 6-0.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the resolution to layoff Kathleen Kephart at the conclusion of the 04-05 school year. Motion passed 6-0.
Questions or comments from the audience:
Dan Benjamin – student – asked why Ms. Kephart was being laid off.
Dr. Skilling responded that it was a budget issue & the district was trying to avoid laying off teachers.
T.J. Deering – student – Asked why Ms. Kephart was granted an addition year of tenure and then laid off.
Dr. Skilling responded that they were two separate issues. Must approve probation step as part of procedure.
T.J. Deering – Asked if Ms. Kephart would get her job back in the fall.
Dr. Skilling responded that it was a budget issue and it would depend on the budget.
Colin Baillargeon – student – Asked if Ms. Kephart is laid off, is it true no one else can fill that position? Dr. Skilling responded yes, as it is currently defined.
Questions or Comments from the Board of Education:
None
Adjournment Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed 6-0. The Webberville Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
Teri L. Chamberlain
Secretary, Webberville Board of Education