Webberville Community Schools Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2005
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, June 13, 2005 , at 7:03p.m.
Present: Clifford H. Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, Kathe Westbrook, Caron Guidroz, and Matt Kulaga.
Also
Present: Dr. Bill Skilling, Brian Friddle , Barbara Weathers
Approval of Agenda:
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Mr. Kulaga seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, June 13, 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 amended. The line stating total bills paid was changed from "April" to read "May". Motion passed 7-0.
Presentations:
Mr. Brian Friddle presented Mrs. Hillary DeRidder as the candidate for the middle school special education teacher position. The board welcomed Mrs. DeRidder to the district.
Mr. Christopher Card gave a presentation regarding the choir program and the future goals.
Mr. Clifford Simmons recognized Mrs. Sandy Monroe for her sixteen years of service to the district. The board presented Mrs. Monroe with a plaque.
Action Item:
A motion was made to amend the agenda and move action item "A -Special Education Teacher" to the next item on the agenda. Ms. Brenner made the motion, Mr. Kulaga seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to hire Hillary DeRidder for the position of middle school special education teacher for the 2005-2006 school year. Motion passed 7-0.
Reports:
Policy Committee - Ms. Westbrook stated that the policy committee is working with NEOLA to straighten out the changes requested regarding the board policies. The committee hopes to meet with NEOLA in the near future.
Finance Committee - Ms. Brenner stated that the finance committee has been working on the budget which was approved in the public hearing.
Building and Grounds - Ms. Chamberlain stated that the district received the soil erosion permit so the community center building has begun. Upon digging for the center, they discovered an old septic system. This will increase the cost of the project due to having to have it removed. Construction crews are dedicating to catching up on the project and we should be back on schedule soon.
Personnel Committee - Ms. Shanabrook stated that the contract for the superintendent is on the agenda tonight.
Legislation - Ms. Westbrook gave updates regarding various topics in the legislation and that MASB is keeping an eye on. The K16 rally is June 21 st .
ISOA - Ms. Brenner stated that the ISOA doesn't meet during the summer.
Superintendent - Dr. Skilling stated that there has been a continued increase from parents who would like to bring their children to WCS. There has been great interest in the band position with approximately 30 resumes received so far.
Communications and Petitions:
None
Action Items:
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Guidroz seconded a motion to continue the bus maintenance contract with S & S Truck Service for the 2005-2006 school year. Motion passed 6-0.
(Ms. Westbrook was not present for this vote)
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Guidroz seconded a motion to continue membership in the MHSAA for the 2005-06 school year as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to continue the food service agreement with Chartwells for the 2005-06 school year. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Westbrook moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to waive the 3 year contract term in "Board Policy 1220 - Employment of the Superintendent" and approve a 5 year contract term. Motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve a five-year contract for the superintendent as presented. Ms. Westbrook requested a roll call vote:
Simmons - Y Brenner - Y Kulaga - Y
Shanabrook - Y Westbrook - N Motion passed 6 - 1
Chamberlain - Y Guidroz - Y
Ms. Westbrook requested that it be noted that she was uncomfortable with a $7,000 increase for the superintendent in light of current budget constraints.
Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve changes to the scholarship bank accounts as presented. Motion passed 7-0.
Questions or comments from the audience:
Mrs. Sandy Monroe thanked the district for showing appreciation to the bus drivers. She also stated that the decision to use S & S Truck Service was a good one because they always give good service.
Questions or Comments from the Board of Education :
None
Adjournment Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Brenner 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