Board of Education Regular Board Meeting April 9, 2018 7:00PM BECC Building, Board Room 125. S. Church Street Brighton, MI 48116 I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda V. Shining Star Page 2 VI. VII. VIII. Call to the public Superintendent Report A. Science Curriculum Update, Wendy O Keefe B. Student Representative Board of Education Bulletins A. School Safety and Preparedness IX. For Action A. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2018.......... B. Boiler Bid..................................... C. Retirements.................................... D. Donation, Brighton Youth Baseball & Softball Program... X. For Future Action A. Donation, Hornung Therapy Dog.................... B. Open Swim, BHS Pool............................ C. Neola Policies, first reading........................ D. Disposal, recycling technology equipment............ E. Chromebook Purchase, Bridge...................... F. BASAA Contracts................................ G. Administrative Assistant Contracts................... H. Disposal of property, Busses........................ Report 18-45 Report 18-46 Report 18-47 Report 18-48 Report 18-49 Report 18-50 Report 18-51 Report 18-52 Report 18-53 Report 18-54 Report 18-55 Report 18-56 Page 10 Page 15 Page 52 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 92 Page 102 Page 103 Page 136 Page 149 XI. XII. Board Committee Reports Second Call to the Public XIII. Next Meeting, Monday, April 23, 2018 XIV. 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.
Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, March 12, 2018 7:00 PM BECC Minutes I. Call to Order President Burchfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance President Burchfield led the board in reciting the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Members present: Andy Burchfield, Ken Stahl, Roger Myers, John Conely, Bill Trombley, Dave Chesney and Alicia Reid. Also present: Superintendent Gray, and Assistant Superintendents Gistinger and Surrey, staff, press, and visitors. Approval of Agenda Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. Supported by: Reid V. Call to the Public Dorina Sheldon asked the board about the district s plan for the National Student Walkout that is scheduled on Wednesday, March 14. Superintendent Gray answered that the district will neither promote nor oppose the walkout. We will be opening the gymnasiums at each building as a safe and secure place for students. There is a safety plan in place with supervision and support for those who make the choice to participate and students who choose not to participate have the right to remain in their classroom to receive instruction. Sue Ellen Ikens addressed the board regarding the cell phone policy. Nicole Doyle-Micunek the board regarding security measures in the district and she discussed providing trauma kits for the buildings through fundraising efforts. VI. Superintendent Report 1
A. PE Curriculum Presentation- Dr. Surrey introduced Athletic Director John Thompson who presented a video and an overview of the k 12 Physical Education curriculum alignments. The following Physical Education teachers Mrs.Peters, Mrs.Rollins, Mrs. Griest, Mr. Killenwald, Mrs. Lemerand, Mrs. Lee- Campbell, Mr. Lemons and Mr. Greathouse described national standards and grade-level outcomes for Standard 3. B. Student Representatives Dr. Gray introduced student Lucas Carpenter who updated the Board on happenings at Brighton High School. VII. Board of Education Bulletins A. Cell phone policy Elementary, Intermediate, Middle school and high school student handbook/cell phone policies were provided for discussion and review. The Board asked that the Health Advisory Committee, School Safety Committee and the Social and Emotional task force review the building s cell phone policies and provide a recommendation. B. Bereavement Expenditures This item was discussed and as an example The Michigan Department of Treasury determined this as an unlawful expenditure by a governmental unit. Dr. Gray noted he will call for an attorney opinion from MASB as follow up. C. Board Committees President Burchfield provided a document containing committee structures and board assignments. D. Human Resource Information The position description for Human Resources Director was presented for board discussion. After discussion took place, President Burchfield asked for any other suggestions to be given to Dr. Gray and that the salary range for the position is $105,000 - $130,000. Trustee Conely mentioned attending the Robotics competition Saturday and announced the next competition will be held Saturday, March 17 at Milford High School. Dr. Gray announced that DECA has two State Champions. Trustee Reid reported attending the Scranton bands clinic that was held in Ann Arbor at the Michigan Music Conference. President Burchfield announced the 8 th Grade Washington D.C. trip is taking place and the Brighton High School Musical performance Pippin. Also, Mr. Burchfield nominated Hockey Coach, Paul Moggach for a Shining Star. VIII. For Action A. Motion: To approve the minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented. Moved by: Stahl Supported by: Conely Voice vote: 4 ayes, 3 abstentions Chesney, Reid and Myers. B. Motion: To approve the 2018/2019 SOC Program by approving an unlimited JK 12 SOC Program for students. Moved by: Conely 2
Supported by: Stahl Roll call vote: 7 ayes. President Burchfield requested the cap for schools of choice enrollment for the district be placed as an agenda item for discussion at the board work session scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 6-8PM. C. Motion: That the board approves the adoption of New Course/Program Proposals for 2018-1029 as presented. Supported by: Stahl D. Motion: To approve the facilities fee chart as presented. Moved by: Stahl Supported by: Reid Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 nay Burchfield. There is Board consensus for the approved facilities fee chart to have a July 1 st implementation date. President Burchfield motioned to open three lanes for community use and to implement effective open swim times, motion seconded by Treasurer Trombley; Mr. Burchfield rescinded the motion and requested it to be added to the Facility Committee meeting for discussion and to the April 9 agenda for future action. E. Motion: To approve the unpaid leave of absence request as presented. Supported by: Conely IX. For Future Action A. Boiler Bid This item was presented for board review to accept CSM Mechanical bid for the replacement of 3 boilers at Hawkins Elementary and 2 boilers at Brighton High School. B. The following certified staff retirements for Ann Marie Dobry, Thomas Kiefter, Anne Nims, Thomas Nisbet, Kelly Schoen, Steven Thumser, and Sandra Tkac will be placed on the April 9 agenda for board acceptance and appreciation. X. Board Committee Reports President Burchfield announced the board work session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2 from 6 8 pm in the BECC Board Room. 3
XI. Second Call to the Public Kara Totaro announced to come out and help the support the Senior all Night fundraiser at Mod Pizza Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Wilson Ikens addressed the board regarding the cell phone policy for students. XII. President Burchfield noted that the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2018. XIII. Adjournment President Burchfield adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. 4