Minutes. Members present: John Conely, Jay Krause, Cheryl Leach, Beth Minert, and Greg Rassel, Bill Anderson. Member absent Miles Vieau.

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2 Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, August 8, PM - BECC Minutes I. Call to Order President Leach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. III. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Members present: John Conely, Jay Krause, Cheryl Leach, Beth Minert, and Greg Rassel, Bill Anderson. Member absent Miles Vieau. Also present Assistant Superintendent Gistinger, Assistant Superintendent Surrey, staff, press, and visitors. Absent Superintendent Gray. IV. Approval of Agenda President Leach requested addition of item F under Action for a Special Board meeting to be held August 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Anderson, supported by Rassel to amend the August 8, 2011 as presented. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. V. Public Participation Ellen Lafferty, BEA President expressed appreciation and thanks to teachers, Peg Regruth and Nancy Soronson for their service to the district. Margaret Adams addressed the Board concerning the need for a Technology Bond and Sinking Fund. Pete O Neill addressed the Board concerning contract negotiations. Carol Wilcox discussed concerns about the teacher s contract and reductions. VI. Board Reports/Correspondence Dr. Gistinger presented the Trustees with Brighton Area Schools Alumni Association newsletter. Dr. Gistinger addressed the board on correspondence for MASB certification of Delegates and Alternates for future action.

3 August 8, 2011 Minutes Page 2 VII. VIII. For Action A. Consent Agenda, Bills of July 14 July 21, 2011 and Minutes of July 18, Moved by Rassel, supported by Minert to approve the consent agenda as presented. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. B. Contract, Police Liaison - Moved by Rassel, supported by Anderson to approve the employment contract of the Police Liaison Officer as presented. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. C. Shared Time Services - Moved by Rassel, supported by Krause to approve the Shared Educational Services contract of Shepherd of Lakes as presented. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. D. Resignation, Retirement Purpose - Moved by Minert, supported by Rassel to accept the resignations of Nancy Sornson and Margaret Regruth with appreciation. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. E. Leave Of Absence Request - Moved by Krause supported by Rassel to approve the Leave request of Elizabeth Shaieb. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. F. Special Board Meeting/Staff recall Moved by Minert, supported by Rassel to hold a Special Board Meeting, Monday August 15, Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. For Future Action A. MASB Board of Directors, Ballot At the August 22, 2011 meeting the Board will cast votes for both Region 7 and Group V candidates. The board s ballot must be submitted electronically by September 7, 2011 from the Superintendent s office. B. Increase breakfast and lunch prices The Board was presented information on school breakfast and lunch prices from Washtenaw and surrounding Livingston county school districts. Board discussion took place about prices of a la carte vs meals. Board also addressed the regulations coming in Dr. Gistinger asked that an increase of.25 cents in elementary lunch prices be placed on the August 22, 2011 agenda for Board consideration. She also noted that 2004 was the last increase in lunch prices. IX. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction Dr. Surrey reported submission of the consolidation application for at risk students, purchasing of textbooks for k-8 students and ongoing professional development.

4 August 8, 2011 Minutes Page 3 Dr. Surrey shared information announced from the Department of Education to waive the law s proficiency requirements for schools making progress. B. Finance Dr. Gistinger reported audit will take place at the end of September. C. Human Resources Dr. Gistinger reported the process of staffing will begin for 2011/2012. She also expressed appreciation to Henry Vecchioni for his support in this area. D. Superintendent 1. Speaker Jamie Vollmer Dr. Gistinger invited the board and community to the BCPA Wednesday, August 31, at 7:00 p.m. The presentation features Jamie Vollmer author of Schools Cannot Do It Alone. 2. Livingston Community Bank Dr. Gistinger presented Change for Kids fundraising program. E. Other None. XI. Closed Session A. Moved by Rassel, supported by Anderson to enter closed session for the purpose of approval of July 18, 2011 closed minutes. Roll call vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. Board entered closed session at 7:31 p.m. Meeting recessed at 7:31 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Board entered open session at 7:37 p.m. B. Moved by Rassel, supported by Minert to enter closed session for discussing negotiations connected with BEA, BASAA and BESPA bargaining units, inasmuch as the administration has request a closed session. Roll call vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. Board entered closed session at 7:38 p.m. Board entered open session at 8:35 p.m. Moved by Anderson, supported by Rassel to adjourn. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent-vieau. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

5 August 8, 2011 Minutes Page 4 Date Approved: Approved by: Cheryl Leach, President Beth Minert, Secretary (Starr Acromite, Recorder)

6 Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Special Meeting Monday, August 15, PM - BECC Minutes I. Call to Order President Leach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. III. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Members present: John Conely, Jay Krause, Cheryl Leach, Beth Minert, and Greg Rassel, Bill Anderson and Miles Vieau. Also present Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendent Surrey, staff, press, and visitors. Absent Assistant Superintendent Gistinger. IV. Public Participation Ellen Lafferty expressed public condolence to the family of Ronnie Powers, a 29 year veteran teacher and acknowledged a great loss. Todd Day commented about the teacher s contract and his concern about reductions. V. Teacher Recall Moved by Rassel, supported by Minert to approve the recall of certified staff as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. VI. Closed Session Moved by Rassel, supported by Krause to enter closed session for discussing negotiations connected with BEA, BASAA and BESPA bargaining units, inasmuch as the administration has request a closed session. Roll call vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. Board entered closed session at 7:08 p.m. Meeting recessed at 7:08 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 7:13 p.m. Board entered open session at 7:58 p.m. Moved by Rassel, supported by Krause to adjourn. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

7 August 15, 2011 Page 2 Date Approved: Approved by: Cheryl Leach, President Beth Minert, Secretary (Starr Acromite, Recorder)

8 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Consent Agenda Bills of August 9, 2011 and minutes of August 8, and August 15, Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal(s) Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the consent agenda as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 7

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12 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Michigan Association of School Boards, Board of Directors Ballot Recommendation: The Board of Education has one vote for candidates in Region 7 and one vote for a Group V seat. The Group V seat is for districts that have an enrollment of 5,001 to 11,000 pupils. The Board s ballot must be submitted electronically by September 7, 2011 from the Superintendent s office. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: Candidates biographical information attached. District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To cast the Region 7 vote for Lilian Fields. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To cast the Group V vote for Darryle Buchanan. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 11

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18 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Increase lunch prices. Recommendation: That the board consider an increase of elementary lunch prices. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: That the board approve a.25 cent increase for the cost of elementary lunch. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 17

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20 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Appointment of Representative to the LESA PAC. Recommendation: It is recommended that Cindy Shinabarker, currently serving as the representative, be appointed to serve as the district s representative to the PAC through June 30, Rationale: Each constituent district appoints a parent representative to serve on the LESA Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the appointment of Cindy Shinabarker as Brighton s representative to the LESA PAC through June 30, Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 19

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22 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Resignation Julie Bohl Recommendation: Acceptance of Resignation Rationale: Resignation letter is attached. Facts/Statistics: Julie Bohl has been on leave during the last two school years ( and ). For the school year, she was assigned to teach Special Education (0.4 FTE) at Maltby Intermediate School District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To accept the resignation of Julie Bohl. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 21

23 August 4, 2011 Julie Bohl 8089 Trail Ridge Dexter, Michigan (517) Human Resources Dr. Gregory B. Gray, Superintendent of Schools Shelly Kennedy 125 South Church Street Brighton, MI To Whom It May Concern: It is with a heavy heart I write to resign my position at Brighton Area Schools effective immediately. I have been employed with Brighton Area Schools since January It has been my honor to work at both Hilton Elementary and Maltby Middle School with such dedicated teachers and staff. I have also had the privilege of working with the special education staff at LESA. I thank you for all of your support through the years. Along the way, I have met some of the most motivating and dedicated people in the area of teaching. When hired, I thought BAS would be my home forever, but, at this time, my family life requires my full attention. Should I return to teaching in the future, I hope to teach again in the Brighton Area Schools. I thank you for the opportunity to further my career in BAS, and I wish the district and staff well. Sincerely, Julie Bohl Page 22

24 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Resignations for Retirement Purposes Ronni Powers Recommendation: Acceptance of Retirement Rationale: Retirement letter attached. Facts/Statistics: Ronni Powers is currently a Grade 2 teacher assigned to Hawkins Elementary School with 29 years of service to the district. District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To accept the resignation Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 23

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26 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education August 22, 2011 Report # For Action Subject: Closed Sessions: Approval of August 8 and August 15, 2011 Closed Minutes Negotiations, BEA, BASAA and BESPA Motion Moved by: Supported by: To enter closed session for the purpose of approving the August 8 and August 15, 2011 closed minutes. Roll Call Vote: Anderson Conely Krause Leach Minert Rassel Vieau Motion Moved by: Supported by: To enter closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies connected with the BEA, BASAA and BESPA bargaining unit inasmuch as the administration has requested a closed session. Roll Call Vote: Conely Krause Leach Minert Rassel Vieau Anderson Page 25