BOARD OF EDUCATION. BALDWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Baldwin, Michigan OPEN MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2016

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION BALDWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Baldwin, Michigan OPEN MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2016 I. ROUTINE BUSINESS A. Call to Order President Brooks called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. B. Oath of Office The Oath of Office was administered by President Brooks to David Sanders. C. Roll Call Members Present: Griffin (by phone), Wroblewski, R Sanders, Martin, Brooks, Washington (by phone) and D Sanders. Members Absent: None D. Recitation of BCS Mission Statement E. Purpose of Open Board Meetings: "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 a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda" F. Consent Items 1. Approval of the 2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 22, Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 05, Approval of the Bills to be paid: General Fund Account check # s ( ) Food Service Fund Account check #'s ( )

2 Page 2 Baldwin Promise Authority Account check #'s ( ) Student Activities Account check # s ( ) A motion was made by Sanders and supported by Wroblewski to approve the agenda. II. PRESENTATIONS A. Student of the Month Recognition Lower Elementary Upper Elementary Jr. High School Sr. High School Rebecca VanderGeld Leila Leonard Rebekah Stefanic Terrell Rogers President Brooks called for a recess at 6:10 pm. President Brooks called the meeting back to order at 6:15 pm. B. Principal s Reports Mrs. Neumann reported that March is Reading Month programs were an outstanding success. The Science Fair, Art Fair and Ajani drummers were featured during the Parent Teacher Conferences. Mr. Patillo gave members a letter regarding end of the year activities. He stated that we will have 30 graduates. Intersession was a success with 107 elementary students, 22 middle school students and 15 high school students. 8 students were certified Save Serv and with the help of the DNR, MSU Extension, 4-H and Project Focus, enrichment classes were provided. C. Winter Sports Update--Mr. Shawn Williams Mr. Williams provided a hand out to the Board and highlighted the students/coaches from winter sports. III. COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNITY ITEMS)

3 Page 3 None VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Proposal for Facilities and Technology Assessment for Capital Planning Members were given a proposal from Plante Moran to engage in an assessment study and communicate an improvement plan. Study would be done by August B Food Service Contract (Chartwells) Mr. Forrester stated that the Food Service Contract with Chartwells was the first renewal of the 5 year contract. Washington requested additional food options and cooking from scratch. Sanders stated that they do have the fresh fruit grant. C. Leave of Absence - Wendy Gergen Mr. Simmons stated that the Leave of Absence for Wendy Gergen should not exceed May 18, V. COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNITY ITEMS) None VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Proposal for Facilities and Technology Assessment for Capital Planning A motion was made by Sanders and supported by Washington to approve the proposal for facilities and technology assessment for capital planning.

4 Page 4 B Food Service Contract (Chartwells) A motion was made by Griffin and supported by Wroblewski to approve the food service contract (Chartwells). C. Leave of Absence - Wendy Gergen A motion was made by Sanders and supported by Wroblewski to approve the Leave of Absence for Wendy Gergen not to exceed May 18, VII. SUPERINTENDENT S ITEMS A. National Decision Day Members are invited to attend on Friday, April 10:00. Everyone is requested to wear blue/gold or college/university apparel. B. Legislative Update A letter was sent to Hansen and Booher regarding HB5266 which seeks to expand 31A funds for out of formula districts. Debbie Smith Olson also sent a letter in support. This would add $321,000 per year to support K-3 literacy and prepare our high schoolers for careers or college. We should know the outcome by June. VIII. BOARD PRESIDENT'S ITEMS Reminder regarding MASB and what classes members want. Very disturbing that the poverty level is up in Lake County. Members should take the time to check out the facilities. IX. BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS

5 Page 5 Sanders attended WSESD budget meeting with the Superintendent. He reported that they have a 50% general fund balance but would like to reduce it to 30%. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by R Sanders and supported by D Sanders to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mary Martin, Acting Secretary Board of Education