Webberville Community Schools
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
May 16, 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, May 16, 2005, at 7:00p.m.
Present: Clifford H. Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, Kathe Westbrook, Caron Guidroz, and Matt Kulaga.
Absent: Greg Glover
Also
Present: Dr. Bill Skilling, Brian Friddle, Suzi Slater, Chuck Harper, Barbara Weathers and Eric Holmes, Student Representative
Approval of Agenda:
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, May 16, 2005, as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Presentations:
Mr. Chuck Coe presented the projects from the MITES state competition. Webberville had 34 projects finish in the top 4 of the competition.
Mr. Brian Friddle and Mr. Jerome Learman presented information regarding the proposed school management software from KRESA. The software would replace SASI and Making the Grade which are currently in use.
Reports:
Policy Committee – Ms. Westbrook stated that the policy committee is reviewing the recent updates from NEOLA. The issue with the appointment of the student representative to the board needs to be addressed. A recommendation from the policy committee is that the board of education establishes a scholarship fund for the student representative. The scholarship would have to be used for higher education and be used within 15 months of graduation. The representative would be accountable to the board, interview with the board, and guidelines would be set for the seat. The policy committee should develop the guidelines and present them to the board for approval.
Finance Committee – Ms. Brenner stated that the finance committee is working on the final budget revision. The budget will be presented in a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at Monday, June 13 th, 2005 in the high school media center. The audit is planned for the end of August.
Building and Grounds – Ms. Chamberlain stated that the Building and Grounds committee recently walked the grounds to get a feel for what still needed to be completed. The sound system in the press box should be completed by Saturday. The new basketball court is complete and in use. They are working on the concrete at the track. The visitor bleachers should be complete by the end of May.
Personnel Committee – Ms. Shanabrook stated that the Personnel Committee went over the administration evaluations. The board was sent the evaluation tool for Dr. Skilling’s evaluation. Please return those by Friday, May 27 th. The date set for the superintendent’s evaluation is Tuesday, June 7 th at 6:30 p.m.
Legislation – Ms. Westbrook gave updates regarding various topics in the legislation and that MASB is keeping an eye on; the bill regarding the governor appointing the State Superintendent of Schools was not passed. MASB is supporting the K-16 rally on June 21 st. Several states are suing the government over NCLB funding. MEAP scores were released.
ISOA – Ms. Brenner stated that she would present candidate information during the action items.
Student Representative – Mr. Holmes stated that the last day for seniors is May 20 th. Graduation is May 26 th at 7:00 p.m. Prom and the FFA Banquet were a success. The regional track meet will be May 21 st in Webberville with 21 teams attending. Academic Awards night is May 24 th.
Special Education – Mr. Harper stated that we have 3 students coming from Stockbridge and 6 Webberville students for the PPI program.
Superintendent – Dr. Skilling stated that there has been a delay in getting the soil erosion permit for the Webberville Community Center. He is working with Fanning Howey on obtaining the permit.
Technology – Dr. Learman announced that he is resigning to take another position. He will be head football coach at Lake Michigan Catholic High School. The board thanked Mr. Learman for his service to the district.
Communications and Petitions:
None
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to hire Erica Cantea for the position of special education teacher for the 2005-2006 school year. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to designate Caron Guidroz as representative and Teri Chamberlain as alternate to the ISD June election. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to direct the designated representatives for the ISD election to cast ballots for: Rudolph Wilson for the unexpired two year term and David Robinson and Jonathan Wolenberg for the two six year terms. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the Ingham Intermediate School District budget. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to extend contracts for another year through June 30, 2007 for Suzi Slater, Chuck Harper, and Barbara Weathers. Motion passed 7-0.
Questions or comments from the audience:
None
Questions or Comments from the Board of Education:
Kathe Westbrook – Is the school year keeping the temporary parking lot by the high school?
Dr. Skilling commented that yes we will keep the parking lot but it will not be paved due to future bond proposal which will mean the parking lot will have to be moved.
Caron Guidroz – asked what happened to the visitor parking sign at the high school.
Mr. Friddle commented that it would be replaced.
Cliff Simmons – asked to schedule a board work session. The meeting date was set for Wednesday, July 20 th at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library.
Adjournment Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed 7-0. The Webberville Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
Teri L. Chamberlain
Secretary, Webberville Board of Education