LAINGSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED MINUTES. Regular Board Meeting January 16, 2013 High School Large Group Meeting Room

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1 LAINGSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED MINUTES Regular Board Meeting January 16, 2013 High School Large Group Meeting Room The regular meeting was called to order by President Sayles at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS EXCUSED: Mary Angst, Jim Cherry, Patrick Dolan, Natalie Elkins, Andy Hagerty, Maggie Sayles, Chris Wilson OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Matt Shastal, Nick DeVault, Ron Underhill, Karen Lockwood, Brian Doepker, Chris Morales Oath of Office for new board members Oath of Office was administered to Natalie Elkins and James Cherry. Election of Officers Motion by Wilson to nominate Sayles as President. Seconded by Angst. No further nominations. Motion by Hagerty to nominate Wilson as Vice-President. Seconded by Angst. No further nominations. Motion by Angst to nominate Dolan as Secretary. Seconded by Wilson. No further nominations. Motion by Hagerty to nominate Angst as Treasurer. Seconded by Dolan. No further nominations. Motion by Wilson to approve the minutes from the regular board meeting of December 19,

2 Motion by Hagerty to approve the December 2012 Treasurers report. Seconded by Angst. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Angst to approve the December 2012 Warrants: December Accounts Payable: $139, December Payroll: $554, December Building & Sites: $0.00 December 2012 Capital Projects: $0.00 Seconded by Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wilson to approve the following committee appointments: Finance, Curriculum, Policy, Entire Board Building and Facilities Wilson-Chair, Hagerty, Cherry Extra Curricular Sayles-Chair, Angst, Elkins Scoutten Scholarship Dolan-Chair, Angst, Hagerty Shiawassee School Board Association Sayles Shiawassee Regional Education Service District Elkins M.A.S.B. Technology Liaison Hagerty L.E.A.F. Dolan M.A.S.B. Legislative Relations Network Sayles School Improvement Committees Hagerty (H.S.), Angst (M.S.), Cherry (E.S.) Community Relations Committee Hagerty-Co-Chair, Angst-Co-Chair, Elkins, Cherry Information and Proposals From Delegations and Visitors -Jeff Soles, Election & Finance Attorney with Thrun Law Firm made a presentation concerning the Operation Millage Proposals for the Board to consider. There would be two proposals needed for a May ballot. The first would be a renewal of the mills for the Operation Millage and the second would be 3.00 mills for the Headlee Reduction Factor. The Board would have to adopt a resolution by February 26 to have this issue on a May ballot. 2

3 -VEI Student Presentation: students from high school business teacher, Amy Barrett s VEI classroom made a presentation on their virtual business class, the virtual business they have developed and their recent trip to a VEI tradeshow in Tennessee. They invited board members to their open house on February 6, 2013 at 12:45 p.m. From Non-Staff Communications and Reports The board received the following: -Donation from HGR Garden Supply in Owosso of seed packets, flowers and starter kits for the Conservation Class and FFA. From Superintendent and Staff -Superintendent Shastal, on behalf of the district, wanted to mention this was School Board Appreciation Month and thanked the board for all of their hard work and dedication to all Laingsburg students. -Superintendent Shastal updated the board on the budget. There will be an amended budget brought to the board in February that is closer to a deficit of $250,000 and not the $354,000 deficit adopted by the board in October Superintendent Shastal informed the board that the changes in Section 25 of the State School Aid Act allowing school districts to receive a prorated share of a foundation grant for students that transfer to a school after the count day has been put on hold for a year. Building Reports -Karen Lockwood, Elementary School Principal, noted that the elementary school will be receiving over $5,000 in LEAF grant this school year. She and her staff are very appreciative to LEAF. -Brian Doepker, Middle School Principal, noted that Samantha Schoonover, new middle school math teacher, has really hit the ground running and is doing a great job. 3

4 -Chris Morales, High School Principal, noted that final exams are happening at the high school this week. The high school staff and students are excited to roll out a pilot homeroom program second semester. February 9 th is the Jazz Band Dinner Dance and the Drama Club will be performing Fame in the Spring and are now holding tryouts. athletics. -Randy Bowles, Athletic Director, had provided a written update to board members on -Ron Underhill, Maintenance Director, stated things are going well in his department and they are performing some preventative maintenance at this time. From Questions Asked by the Board Members -President Sayles presented information on CBA Classes presented by MASB on February 15 & 16 and asked if other board members planned on attending. Board Committee Reports None Unfinished Business None New Business Proposal # 46 Motion by Wilson to approve the amended purchase price of truck and snow plow to $26,205. Proposal # 47 Motion by Cherry to approve the recommendation to hire Samantha Schoonover, Middle School Teacher. Seconded by Hagerty. Motion carried unanimously. Proposal # 48 Motion by Hagerty to approve the recommendation to hire Mike Mahoney as the High School Drama coach for the 3-Act Play. 4

5 Proposal #49 Motion by Wilson to approve the proposed Shiawassee County School Election Consolidation Agreement. Kathy Jorae will deliver signed agreement on January 24, Seconded by Angst. Motion carried unanimously Future Business Meeting Dates February 20, 2013, regular meeting Motion by Angst to enter into closed session at 8:27 pm for negotiations. Seconded by Hagerty. Motion carried unanimously. Board entered into closed session at 8:27 pm. Board came out of closed session at 9:05 pm. Motion by Cherry to adjourn at 9:06. Patrick Dolan, Board Secretary 5