The regular meeting of the Ishpeming School District Board of Education was held in the library of the Ishpeming High School on March 9, 2009.

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1 The regular meeting of the Ishpeming School District Board of Education was held in the library of the Ishpeming High School on March 9, The meeting was called to order by President Lyle Warner at 5:00 p.m. The following members were present: Geno Maino, Robert Nadeau, David Leverton, Jennifer Ruusi, Lyle Warner, James Smith and Angela Kiviniemi. Also present were: Superintendent Stephen Piereson, Business Manager Anthony Bertucci and Principals Brian Sarvello, Brian Veale and Charleen Willey. Audience comments are filed in the Superintendent s Office located in the Ishpeming High School. the minutes from the February 9, 2009, regular meeting. All voted aye. the minutes from the February 25, 2009, special meeting. All voted aye. Communications Mr. Smith presented a thank you note from Marie Martin regarding the district hosting the Special Olympics. He also presented a letter from Cookie Holmgren regarding the progress of installing pool steps at the high school pool. Financial Reports The Board, on a motion by Ms. Ruusi, and supported by Mr. Nadeau, acted to approve the payment of vouchers in the amount of $120, and March payroll and benefits in the amount of $561, All voted aye. the Treasurer s Cash Report as presented. All voted aye. ISHPEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER'S CASH REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2009 GENERAL FUND Beginning Balance, January 31, ,173, Receipts: State of Michigan - February State Aid Payment 587, State of Michigan - Title II A - Payment 1 24, MARESA - Spec Ed Qtr 1 & 2 91,787.28

2 MARESA - Medicaid SBS 67, MARESA - Flowthrough Reimbursement MARESA - Flowthrough Reimbursement 9, Drivers Education Tuition 6, H & H Trucking - Bus 3D 1, Child Care Center Deposits 5, Delta-Schoolcraft ISD - Perkins Payment 4, Miscellaneous Reimbursements & Refunds Interest Total Receipts for February , Disbursements: Bank Fees (8.00) Payroll and Benefits for February 2009 (570,315.25) Board Bills for February 2009 (120,036.95) Total Expenditures for February 2009 (690,360.20) Cash Balance February 28, ,283, Reconciliation of Cash Balance Peninsula Bank - Money Market 1,048, Peninsula Bank - Checking 176, Peninsula Bank - Childcare Center 57, Ishpeming Credit Union Balance of General Fund Bank Accounts February 28, ,283, ENERGY CONSERVATION ACCOUNT Bank Balance January 31, , Interest Earned 0.00 Balance of accounts February 28, , MILL ALLOCATION FUND: Bank Balance January 31, , Interest Earned 0.00 Bank Balance February 28, , BUILDING SINKING FUND Bank Balance January 31, ,815.92

3 Receipts - Taxes 0.00 Interest Earned Disbursements (381.60) Bank Balance February 28, , DURANT BOND FUND Bank Balance January 31, , Bank Balance February 28, , DURANT FUND Bank Balance January 31, , Bank Balance February 28, , AUDITORIUM FUND Bank Balance January 31, , Receipts 0.00 Interest Earned 0.76 Disbursements (42.87) Balance February 28, , Countersigned by: /s/ Stephen L. Piereson, Superintendent /s/ Anthony Bertucci, Business Manager The Board, on a motion by Mr. Warner, and supported by Mr. Leverton, acted to approve the Revenue, Expenditure and Balance Sheet Reports as presented. All voted aye. Committee Reports Building and Grounds Ms. Ruusi and Mr. Smith reported on the recent meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee. The Committee met with Dan Ostola from Johnson Controls and reviewed the boilers at the Ishpeming High School/Central School. the overhead boiler breaching project with Johnson Controls at a cost of $15,615. All voted aye. The Committee also reviewed the Birchview School door replacement project with Matt Drewek from AECOM.

4 The Board, on a motion by Mr. Smith, and supported by Ms. Ruusi, acted to approve the Birchview School exterior door specifications. All voted aye. Board Member Reports Mr. Smith: Reported that there is an upcoming class at MARESA on Monday, March 30, 2009, regarding Superintendent Evaluations. Mr. Nadeau: Attended several sporting events. Also spoke with Denise Clark about the upcoming Anything Goes musical at the W.C. Peterson Auditorium he is looking forward to the performance. Mr. Warner: Wished the boys basketball team luck in their game against Negaunee. New Business The Board, on a motion by Mr. Nadeau, and supported by Mr. Warner, acted to approve the Internal Revenue Service Name Affirmation Resolution as presented. All voted aye. The Board, on a motion by Mr. Smith, and supported by Mr. Leverton, acted to appoint Mr. Stephen Windahl to the position of volunteer assistant bowling coach for the Ishpeming High School. All voted aye. The Board, on a motion by Mr. Leverton, and supported by Ms. Ruusi, acted to place Auditorium Supervisor/Hematite Highlights Editor, Roseanne Turino, on layoff status. All voted aye. The Board, on a motion by Ms. Ruusi, and supported by Mr. Leverton, acted to approve the non-binding Standard Power Purchase Agreement with Clean Green Energy, LLC pending the approval of Thrun Law Firm. All voted aye. The Board, on a motion by Mr. Nadeau, and supported by Mr. Leverton, acted to reinstate student Scott Stanek with following conditions: 1. Daily check of backpack(s), jacket(s). Upon arrival at school Scott will report to the school office for a check of his backpack and jacket for potential weapons. Scott will remain in the office until the start of the school day. 2. Disbursement of prescriptions/medication. Scott will receive his daily medication at school versus receiving it at his home. 3. Reinstatement of lunch and recess privileges would occur providing Scott demonstrates appropriate behavior. Privileges will be revoked should inappropriate behavior occur. 4. Should Scott exhibit inappropriate behavior, Mr. Shawn Stanek will be required to meet with the Positive Behavior Program committee after the first incident. Mr. Warner abstained from voting. Motion carried.

5 Superintendent Piereson reported on several items of interest to the Board. There were no audience comments. The Board, on a motion by Mr. Nadeau, and supported by Mr. Warner, acted to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. All voted aye.