X. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction B. Finance 1. Bills of March 18-24, 2016 Page 55 C. Human Resources D. Board Reports E.

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1 Board of Education Regular Board Meeting April 11, :00PM BECC Building, Board Room 125. S. Church Street Brighton, MI I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda V. Shining Star Page 2 VI. Call to the public VII. Superintendent Report A. Student Representatives VIII. For Action A. Minutes of March 21, B. Leave of Absence Requests C. Certified Staff, Resignations D. Boundary Change Resolution Report Report Report Report Page 4 Page 8 Page 10 Page 13 IX. For Future Action A. School of Choice, Fall B. Administrative Contracts C. School Financial Solutions Contract D. Certified Staff, Resignations Report Report Report Report Page 17 Page 18 Page 49 Page 53 X. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction B. Finance 1. Bills of March 18-24, 2016 Page 55 C. Human Resources D. Board Reports E. Bond Report XI. Second Call to the Public XII. Next Meeting, April 25, 2016 XIII. Adjournment This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District s Business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item Call to the Public.

2 Board of Education April 11, 2016 A. Shining Stars Girls Ski MHSAA State Finals Qualifers, coached by Jeff Street Morgan Myers, Jr., Lilia Staszel, Sr. Boy s Ski K.L.A.A Champions, Team State Finals (Finished 9 th ). Coached by Jeff Street. See attached for Team List. Page 2

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4 Board of Education April 11, 2016 Report #16-47 For Action Subject: Board of Education Meeting Minutes Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the meeting minutes as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the minutes of March 21, 2016 as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 4

5 March 21, 2016 Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, March 21, :00 PM BECC Minutes I. Call to Order President Krause called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Yes. Roll Call Members present: Jay Krause, Dave Chesney, Ken Stahl, Andy Burchfield, John Conely and Bill Trombley, 1 absent Beth Minert Also present: Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendent Gistinger, staff, press, and visitors, 1 absent Assistant Superintendent Surrey. Approval of Agenda Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Stahl Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent Minert. Motion carried. V. A. Brighton Virtual Academy Class of 2016 student, Andrew Robert Storey was presented with a Brighton Area Schools Diploma. B. Shining Stars The following high school teams received Shining Star recognition Boy s swimming, Girl s gymnastics, Wrestling, Hockey, Boy s and Girl s ski and bowling. VI. VII. Call to the Public Cristina Wilson addressed the board regarding the swim program. Ted Plumming recognized the accomplishments of robotics team. Superintendent Report A. Leader in Me Presentation Hawkins Principal, Basia Kiehler and students presented The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, based on the school-wide model of The Leader in Me. Teacher Christa Sinz and kindergarten students sang the school song Hawkins Has Heart. B. Special Education Presentation Director Marci Maloney provided a power point presentation of information on behalf the Special Education program. 1 Page 5

6 March 21, 2016 C. Student Representatives Tyler Hawkins provided an update on behalf of The Bridge. Jolin Cramer provided an update on behalf of BHS. D. Technology Innovation Grant, grantees presentation The following teachers provided updates on how they utilized the grant support awarded to their progject; Whitney Fox and students, Jennifer Evans, Joan Ancona and Nicole Spencer. E. Brighton Recreation Connection (BARC) Presentation Superintendent Gray presented a draft of what recreational programs would look like under Brighton Area Schools. Also, it was communicated that information is being gathered for consideration in discussions to refine a plan. VIII. For Action A. Motion: To approve the minutes of March 7, 2016 as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Trombley Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 abstention Burchfield and 1 absent Minert. B. Motion: To accept with appreciation the resignation of certified staff retirements as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Burchfield Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent Minert. Motion carried. C. Motion: That the board approve the unpaid leave of absence for the school year as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Conely Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent Minert. Motion carried. D. Motion: That the board approve the renewal of the Technology Innovation Grant for the academic year. Total cost not to exceed $25K and granting process to follow model implemented previously. Moved by: Stahl Supported by: Burchfield Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent Minert. IX. For Future Action A. Leave of Absence Request This item was also presented for board consideration. B. Certified Staff, Resignations This item was also presented for board consideration. C. Boundary Change resolution was presented for board review. 2 Page 6

7 March 21, 2016 X. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction Dr. Laura Surrey absent. B. Finance District bills of March 4-11, 2016 were presented for board review. C. Human Resources Dr. Gray reported the department is working on staffing and enrollment. D. Board Reports Trustee Conely reported on DECCA, BHS Robotics, Science Olympiad s and BHS Auto shop. Also, he inquired about program offering for students working towards an Associate Degree. Superintendent Gray communicated discussions are taking place for a Middle College Program and will be presented in the future. Trustee Burchfield recognized Hawkins Elementary successes. Vice President Chesney announced the LCASB annual dinner will take place March 23 from 6-8:30pm and Legislative Breakfast will meet May 23 from 7-9AM. Also, he recognized BAS excellence on all levels in the district. E. Bond Report Treasurer Stahl announced the fitness center s opening day for students is April 4 and May 2 to the public. Also, BHS media center will be painted and carpeted. 1. Construction and Renovation Plaques It was communicated the pool plaque of recognition will be hung. XI. XII. Second Call to the Public Julie Hine recognized BHS Choir s participation in Michigan Youth Arts Festival. Also, she addressed the board regarding communication on recreation. Adjournment President Krause adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. 3 Page 7

8 Board of Education April 11, 2016 Report #16-48 For Action Subject: Unpaid Leave of Absence Request - Extension Recommendation: Approval of Leave Request Rationale: Request letter is attached Facts/Statistics: Jessica Kelleher is requesting an extension of her childcare leave of absence for the school year. Jessica is an elementary teacher with one year of service to the district. This will be her second consecutive year of unpaid leave. District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: That the board approve the unpaid Leave of Absence Request Extension for Jessica Kelleher as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 8

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10 Board of Education April 11, 2016 Report #16-49 For Action Subject: Certified Staff Resignation Recommendation: Acceptance of Resignation Rationale: Resignation form/letter attached Facts/Statistics: Years of Service Last Name First Name Position Building Effective Date 2 Harmala Melissa ON LEAVE 2/24/2016 District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Second: That the board accept the resignation of Melissa Harmala as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 10

11 Brighton Area Schools Resignation/Retirement Form Name Address Employee ID Number Phone City State Zip Cell Note: Submit to Human Resources immediately upon completion and signature. As a rule, resignations become effective only after they are received in the Human Resources Office. Once submitted, the employee cannot rescind a resignation. SELECT ONE OPTION: 1. I hereby RESIGN from my position with Brighton Area Schools effective at the end of the day on: 2. I plan to RETIRE from my position with Brighton Area Schools effective at the end of the day on: My last day of work will be Current Position(s)/Location Position Building or Dept. Expected/Required Notice: At least fourteen (14) calendar days notice is expected. Less notice will be included as part of the personnel record of the employee and may influence future district employment. Reason for Resignation: Check One Retirement Family Responsibility To Work in another School District Relocation Health (Personal or Family) Career Change Other Failure to Obtain/Maintain License To Attend School Job Dissatisfaction (explain below): I have no claims or grounds for any claims against my employer based upon my time of employment with Brighton Area Schools and am submitting this resignation of my own free will. I will return any property belonging to Brighton Area Schools prior to my resignation effective date. Employee s Signature Date Signed Supervisor s Signature For Human Resource Use Only Date Signed Resignation/Retirement Accepted By: Date: Effective Date: Page 11 Follow up Comments:

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13 Board of Education April 11, 2016 Report #16-50 For Action Subject: Boundary Change Resolution Recommendation: Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: That the board approve the Boundary Change Resolution as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 13

14 BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION Brighton Area Schools, Brighton, Michigan. A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools was held at BECC Building, 125 S. Church Street, Brighton, Michigan on the 11th, day of April, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by. Present: Absent: The following preamble and resolution were offered by Member and supported by Member. WHEREAS: 1. The Board of Education recently discovered that a new development includes four property parcels that lie within both the Hartland Consolidated Schools and the Brighton Area Schools. 2. Those properties are currently undeveloped. 3. The District has been approached by a developer of the property and asked to transfer the boundary line so that future resident owners will not be subject to dual school taxation. 4. The Board of Education has determined that it is in the District s best interests to petition the Livingston Educational Service Agency and request that the boundary line be moved so that the properties lie completely within the Brighton Area Schools. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Board of Education requests that the Livingston Educational Service Agency transfer the boundary line of the properties listed below so that they lie completely within the Brighton Area Schools: Unit 20 Address: 1927 Old Sandila Lane, Brighton MI Legal Description of entire unit: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, UNIT 20 Legal Description of portion within Hartland Consolidated Schools: SEC 8, T2N- R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 20 LYING WITHIN THE HARTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 1 of 3 Page 14

15 Legal Description of portion within Brighton Area Schools: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 20 LYING WITHIN THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Unit 22 Address: 1926 Old Sandila Lane, Brighton MI Legal Description of entire unit: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, UNIT 22 Legal Description of portion within Hartland Consolidated Schools: SEC 8, T2N- R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 22 LYING WITHIN THE HARTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Legal Description of portion within Brighton Area Schools: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 22 LYING WITHIN THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Unit 23 Address: 1922 Old Sandila Lane, Brighton MI Legal Description of entire unit: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, UNIT 23 Legal Description of portion within Hartland Consolidated Schools: SEC 8, T2N- R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 23 LYING WITHIN THE HARTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Legal Description of portion within Brighton Area Schools: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 23 LYING WITHIN THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Unit 24 Address: 1916 Old Sandila Lane, Brighton MI Legal Description of entire unit: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, UNIT 24 Legal Description of portion within Hartland Consolidated Schools: SEC 8, T2N- R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 24 LYING WITHIN THE HARTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Legal Description of portion within Brighton Area Schools: SEC 8, T2N-R6E, SANDILA ESTATES SITE CONDO, THAT PORTION OF UNIT 24 LYING WITHIN THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2. The Board requests that the transfer be effective [before/after] September 1, 2016 so that the properties listed above [are/are not] included in the District s December 2016 tax levy. 3. The Board of Education supports the above-referenced transfer. 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions that conflict with this Resolution are rescinded. Ayes: Nays: Page 2 of 3 Page 15

16 Absent: Motion Passed:, Board Secretary The undersigned, duly qualified and acting Board Secretary, certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by said Board at a regular meeting held on April 11, 2016 the original of which is part of the Board's minutes. The undersigned further certifies that notice of the meeting was given to the public pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267, PA 1976, as amended). w:\wdsystem\wddocs\cliedoc\797\1\ docx, Board Secretary Page 3 of 3 Page 16

17 Board of Education April 11, 2016 Report #16-51 For Future Action Subject: Schools of Choice Program for 2016/17 School Year. Recommendation: To approve an unlimited SOC Program for students in grades JK 12. The district will reserve the right to place students in grades junior kindergarten through fourth depending on enrollment numbers throughout the summer. Students who currently have a sibling attending an elementary school will receive preference. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the 2016/2017 SOC Program by approving an unlimited JK 12 SOC Program for students. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 17

18 Board of Education April 11, 2016 Report #16-52 For Future Action Subject: BASAA Administrative Contract Extensions. Recommendation: It is recommended that the BASAA administrative contracts be extended for another two years. Rationale: The administrative contracts are presented for extension each spring. Approval from the Board is for the length of the contract only and extends the contracts from July 1, 2016 through June 30, Daniel Aten Jeffery Beane Scott Brenner Richard Browder Jeffrey Eisele Kirk Hobson Gavin Johnson Barbara Kiehler Marcus Leon John Thompson Chris Turner Henry Vecchioni Mary Williams Mark Wilson Jack Yates Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the administrative contract extensions as presented through June 30, Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 18

19 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Daniel Aten (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Assistant Principal. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $93,337 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 19

20 Aten, Daniel Page 2 6. The Administrator represents that s/he possesses and will maintain the required education and qualifications to act in his/her administrative capacity. The District reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time during its term if the Administrator is without any required certification or qualifications established by the State of Michigan or Brighton Area Schools in order to continue to qualify for the position in this District 7. The Administrator shall not acquire continuing tenure as an administrator in such capacity; but may acquire continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Failure of the Board of Education of the District to re-employ the Administrator in any position other than a classroom teacher shall not be deemed to be a demotion within the provisions of Act 4: Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session, as amended. 8. If the Administrator is assigned additional duties other than as an active classroom teacher or administrator, whether or not for additional pay, the Administrator shall not acquire tenure under the provisions of Act 4; Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session as amended, for such extra duties. 9. The Administrator shall be responsible directly to the Superintendent of the District and shall abide by all of the laws of the State of Michigan as they relate to school employees, particularly Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, and shall not aid or assist fellow employees or those employees under his/her supervision in disobeying said law. 10. Subject to the limitations of the District's errors and omission insurance coverage plan, the District agrees, as a further condition of this contract, that it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Administrator from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings brought against the Administrator in his/her official capacity as agent and employee of the District, or in his/her individual capacity, provided the incident arose while the Administrator was acting within the proper scope of his/her employment. 11. Wages and benefits not covered in this contract shall be determined and reflect those contained in the Administrative Handbook during the term of this individual contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION By: Superintendent Signature Dated: By: Administrator's Signature Dated: Page 20

21 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Jeffery Beane (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Grade Level Principal. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $101,665 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 21

22 Beane, Jeff Page 2 6. The Administrator represents that s/he possesses and will maintain the required education and qualifications to act in his/her administrative capacity. The District reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time during its term if the Administrator is without any required certification or qualifications established by the State of Michigan or Brighton Area Schools in order to continue to qualify for the position in this District 7. The Administrator shall not acquire continuing tenure as an administrator in such capacity; but may acquire continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Failure of the Board of Education of the District to re-employ the Administrator in any position other than a classroom teacher shall not be deemed to be a demotion within the provisions of Act 4: Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session, as amended. 8. If the Administrator is assigned additional duties other than as an active classroom teacher or administrator, whether or not for additional pay, the Administrator shall not acquire tenure under the provisions of Act 4; Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session as amended, for such extra duties. 9. The Administrator shall be responsible directly to the Superintendent of the District and shall abide by all of the laws of the State of Michigan as they relate to school employees, particularly Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, and shall not aid or assist fellow employees or those employees under his/her supervision in disobeying said law. 10. Subject to the limitations of the District's errors and omission insurance coverage plan, the District agrees, as a further condition of this contract, that it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Administrator from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings brought against the Administrator in his/her official capacity as agent and employee of the District, or in his/her individual capacity, provided the incident arose while the Administrator was acting within the proper scope of his/her employment. 11. Wages and benefits not covered in this contract shall be determined and reflect those contained in the Administrative Handbook during the term of this individual contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION By: Superintendent Signature Dated: By: Administrator's Signature Dated: Page 22

23 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Scott Brenner (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Grade Level Lead Principal. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $106,149 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 23

24 Brenner, Scott Page 2 6. The Administrator represents that s/he possesses and will maintain the required education and qualifications to act in his/her administrative capacity. The District reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time during its term if the Administrator is without any required certification or qualifications established by the State of Michigan or Brighton Area Schools in order to continue to qualify for the position in this District 7. The Administrator shall not acquire continuing tenure as an administrator in such capacity; but may acquire continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Failure of the Board of Education of the District to re-employ the Administrator in any position other than a classroom teacher shall not be deemed to be a demotion within the provisions of Act 4: Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session, as amended. 8. If the Administrator is assigned additional duties other than as an active classroom teacher or administrator, whether or not for additional pay, the Administrator shall not acquire tenure under the provisions of Act 4; Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session as amended, for such extra duties. 9. The Administrator shall be responsible directly to the Superintendent of the District and shall abide by all of the laws of the State of Michigan as they relate to school employees, particularly Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, and shall not aid or assist fellow employees or those employees under his/her supervision in disobeying said law. 10. Subject to the limitations of the District's errors and omission insurance coverage plan, the District agrees, as a further condition of this contract, that it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Administrator from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings brought against the Administrator in his/her official capacity as agent and employee of the District, or in his/her individual capacity, provided the incident arose while the Administrator was acting within the proper scope of his/her employment. 11. Wages and benefits not covered in this contract shall be determined and reflect those contained in the Administrative Handbook during the term of this individual contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION By: Superintendent Signature Dated: By: Administrator's Signature Dated: Page 24

25 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Richard Browder (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Director of Student Nutrition. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $61,110 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 25

26 Browder, Richard Page 2 6. The Administrator represents that s/he possesses and will maintain the required education and qualifications to act in his/her administrative capacity. The District reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time during its term if the Administrator is without any required certification or qualifications established by the State of Michigan or Brighton Area Schools in order to continue to qualify for the position in this District 7. The Administrator shall not acquire continuing tenure as an administrator in such capacity; but may acquire continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Failure of the Board of Education of the District to re-employ the Administrator in any position other than a classroom teacher shall not be deemed to be a demotion within the provisions of Act 4: Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session, as amended. 8. If the Administrator is assigned additional duties other than as an active classroom teacher or administrator, whether or not for additional pay, the Administrator shall not acquire tenure under the provisions of Act 4; Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session as amended, for such extra duties. 9. The Administrator shall be responsible directly to the Superintendent of the District and shall abide by all of the laws of the State of Michigan as they relate to school employees, particularly Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, and shall not aid or assist fellow employees or those employees under his/her supervision in disobeying said law. 10. Subject to the limitations of the District's errors and omission insurance coverage plan, the District agrees, as a further condition of this contract, that it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Administrator from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings brought against the Administrator in his/her official capacity as agent and employee of the District, or in his/her individual capacity, provided the incident arose while the Administrator was acting within the proper scope of his/her employment. 11. Wages and benefits not covered in this contract shall be determined and reflect those contained in the Administrative Handbook during the term of this individual contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION By: Superintendent Signature Dated: By: Administrator's Signature Dated: Page 26

27 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Jeffrey Eisele (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Elementary Principal. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $101,665 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 27

28 Eisele, Jeff Page 2 6. The Administrator represents that s/he possesses and will maintain the required education and qualifications to act in his/her administrative capacity. The District reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time during its term if the Administrator is without any required certification or qualifications established by the State of Michigan or Brighton Area Schools in order to continue to qualify for the position in this District 7. The Administrator shall not acquire continuing tenure as an administrator in such capacity; but may acquire continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Failure of the Board of Education of the District to re-employ the Administrator in any position other than a classroom teacher shall not be deemed to be a demotion within the provisions of Act 4: Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session, as amended. 8. If the Administrator is assigned additional duties other than as an active classroom teacher or administrator, whether or not for additional pay, the Administrator shall not acquire tenure under the provisions of Act 4; Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session as amended, for such extra duties. 9. The Administrator shall be responsible directly to the Superintendent of the District and shall abide by all of the laws of the State of Michigan as they relate to school employees, particularly Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, and shall not aid or assist fellow employees or those employees under his/her supervision in disobeying said law. 10. Subject to the limitations of the District's errors and omission insurance coverage plan, the District agrees, as a further condition of this contract, that it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Administrator from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings brought against the Administrator in his/her official capacity as agent and employee of the District, or in his/her individual capacity, provided the incident arose while the Administrator was acting within the proper scope of his/her employment. 11. Wages and benefits not covered in this contract shall be determined and reflect those contained in the Administrative Handbook during the term of this individual contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION By: Superintendent Signature Dated: By: Administrator's Signature Dated: Page 28

29 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Kirk Hobson (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Grade Level Principal. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $101,665 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 29

30 Hobson, Kirk Page 2 6. The Administrator represents that s/he possesses and will maintain the required education and qualifications to act in his/her administrative capacity. The District reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time during its term if the Administrator is without any required certification or qualifications established by the State of Michigan or Brighton Area Schools in order to continue to qualify for the position in this District 7. The Administrator shall not acquire continuing tenure as an administrator in such capacity; but may acquire continuing tenure as a classroom teacher. Failure of the Board of Education of the District to re-employ the Administrator in any position other than a classroom teacher shall not be deemed to be a demotion within the provisions of Act 4: Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session, as amended. 8. If the Administrator is assigned additional duties other than as an active classroom teacher or administrator, whether or not for additional pay, the Administrator shall not acquire tenure under the provisions of Act 4; Michigan Public Acts of 1937, Extra Session as amended, for such extra duties. 9. The Administrator shall be responsible directly to the Superintendent of the District and shall abide by all of the laws of the State of Michigan as they relate to school employees, particularly Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, and shall not aid or assist fellow employees or those employees under his/her supervision in disobeying said law. 10. Subject to the limitations of the District's errors and omission insurance coverage plan, the District agrees, as a further condition of this contract, that it shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Administrator from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and legal proceedings brought against the Administrator in his/her official capacity as agent and employee of the District, or in his/her individual capacity, provided the incident arose while the Administrator was acting within the proper scope of his/her employment. 11. Wages and benefits not covered in this contract shall be determined and reflect those contained in the Administrative Handbook during the term of this individual contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION By: Superintendent Signature Dated: By: Administrator's Signature Dated: Page 30

31 BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATOR S CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the Board of Education of the Brighton Area Schools, Livingston County, Michigan (hereinafter termed the District), and Gavin Johnson (hereinafter termed the Administrator). WITNESSETH: 1. In consideration of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the District agrees to hire the Administrator for a term of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2016 and terminating June 30, 2018, in the capacity of Grade Level Lead Principal. The Administrator shall perform services under this contract for a period of 220 work days during each fiscal year with the specific work days to be determined by the District through the Superintendent of Schools. 2. The Administrator agrees to serve the District in his/her administrative position for the entire period of this contract and does hereby agree to perform the duties required of him/her by law, to comply with all relevant state and federal statutes, to abide by the policies, rules and regulations as established by the Board of Education and Superintendent to carry out its educational program and policies during the entire term of this contract. 3. The District agrees to pay the Administrator an annual salary in the amount of $116,118 for the term of the contract, said salary to commence on the date of service under this contract commences and shall be payable in the number of equal installments designated by the Administrator, not to exceed twenty-seven (27) per year. However, annual salary is subject to adjustment during the term of this contract in accordance with District policy and procedures, and the Administrative Handbook. 4. Following the completion of the first year of this contract (e.g. June 30, 2017), and in the event the District for any reason determines to reduce the size of the administrative staff, the Administrator is subject to termination upon written notice. In such event, this contract shall be terminated and no further salary payment made by the District. Realignment of staff shall be in accordance with Section 5 of the Administrative Handbook. This provision will not be used to terminate the Administrator for unsatisfactory performance. 5. The District shall be entitled to terminate the Administrator's individual employment contract at any time during its term for just and reasonable cause, or if the Administrator materially breaches the terms and conditions of this contract. The foregoing standards for termination of this contract shall not be applicable to non-renewal of this contract at the expiration of its term, which decision is discretionary with the Board of Education. In the event that the District undertakes to terminate the Administrator during the term of this contact, he/she shall be entitled to written notice of charges and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Education. In the event of termination of employment during the term of this contract, this contract shall automatically terminate and the District shall have no further obligation hereunder. Continued on Page 2 Page 31