MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, was held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 3201 Roosevelt St., Hamtramck, MI 48212. The meeting was called to order by President Srodek at 6:31 p.m. Present: 102
Motion by Member Hadwan Seconded by Member Khan ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts and approves the Agenda, with any additions and deletions. 103
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION CORRESPONDENCE BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION 104
Motion by Member Hadwan Seconded by Member Khan CONSENT AGENDA RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approves the following items under the Consent Agenda: a. Approval of Minutes from: 1. Special Meeting Minutes from November 2, 2017 2. Regular Meeting Minutes from November 8, 2017 3. Special Meeting Minutes from November 21, 2017 b. Approval of Employment Employment of Casey McGlory, resident of Eastpointe, as the Girls Volleyball Coach for Recreation, $20.00 per hour, maximum of 8 hours per week, effective December 18, 2017. c. Approval of Employment Employment of Michael Young, resident of Hamtramck, as the Basketball Coach for Recreation, $9.25 per hour, maximum of 27.5 hours per week, effective January 8, 2018. d. Approval of Employment Employment of Fatima Odeh, resident of Roseville as an ELL Paraprofessional at Hamtramck High School, $12.00 per hour, maximum of 27.5 hours per week, effective December 14, 2017. e. Approval of Employment Employment of Carrington Goldsmith, resident of Detroit, as a Tutor for the HOPE Program at Holbrook Elementary, $10.00 per hour, maximum of 15 hours per week, effective January 8, 2018. f. (Removed from Agenda) g. (Removed from Agenda) h. Approval of Employment Employment of Ashley Dunford, resident of Chesterfield, as a Technician II for Hamtramck Public Schools, Step 1 of the AFSCME Contract, effective January 8, 2018. 105
i. Approval of Employment Employment of Kyle Millen, resident of Sterling Heights, as a Technician II for Hamtramck Public Schools, Step 1 of the AFSCME Contract, effective January 8, 2018. 106
INFORMATION/ACTION ITEMS Reports by the Superintendent of Schools: PBIS Presentation Mrs. Robie (postponed until January 17, 2018) Health Clinic Donation Mr. Niczay (Postponed until January 17, 2018) OLD BUSINESS 107
General Fund Board Report December 13, 2017 ACTION ITEMS Attached hereto is a listing of invoices and checks now due for supplies, materials, equipment or services delivered or rendered to the School District. These invoices and checks represent purchases made or services ordered upon approved resolutions of the Board of Education for the current fiscal year. Where required or when possible, competitive prices have been obtained prior to placing orders, and where quality specifications permitted, purchases were made or services obtained at the lowest price quoted. Invoices examined and recommended for approval by the Board of Education. Thomas Niczay Superintendent of Schools APPROVAL OF INVOICES AND CHECK REGISTER Motion by Member Lukas Seconded by Member Obaid RESOLVED, that the Check Register for the period November 9, 2017 through December 13, 2017 as enclosed, be approved. 108
SETTING OF MEETING DATES FOR JANUARY 2018 Motion by Member Hadwan Seconded by Member Lukas RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby set the Organizational Meeting for January 2018 as Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The Regular Meeting will be held immediately following. APPROVAL OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE Motion by Member Khan Seconded by Member Hadwan RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the request of Stefan Pitcoff to attend the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists 2018 Winter Institute in Lansing, MI February 1-2, 2018. Funded through Title I. 109
OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILLS 584-586 AND 366 Motion by Member Hadwan Seconded by Member Major WHEREAS, a public school district is tasked with providing for the safety and welfare of its students and to educate students in a safe and nurturing environment. Whereas, in Michigan Gun Owners, Inc. v Ann Arbor Public Schools (318 Mich App 338 (2016)) and Michigan Open Carry v Clio Area School District (318 Mich App 356 (2016)), the Michigan Court of Appeals found that school districts have the authority to promulgate policies that ban the possession of firearms on school property and at school-sponsored events; and Whereas, Senate Bill 584 would allow an individual with a Concealed Pistol License to request a special endorsement to carry a concealed firearm into no-carry zones, such as schools, day cares and stadiums with only a minimal amount of additional training; and Whereas, Senate Bill 586 would prohibit local Board of Education decisions on whether or not to allow weapons on school property by amending Public Act 319 of 1990 to include a school district, community college district and public library in the list of public entities that are prohibited from enacting firearm regulations stricter than any federal or state law; and Whereas, Senate Bill 366 would create a concealed pistol license for people ages 18-21, instead of the current law that does not allow concealed carry for anyone under the age of 21; and Whereas, SB 584 also bans the open carry of firearms in pistol-free zones to address the disruption this has caused in schools, this bill is being sold as a compromise to the open carry issue, however, it is not a compromise that the education community supports; and Whereas, our concerns are focused on the safety of our students, staff and others visiting our campuses. Allowing more guns in schools is not a solution and places more people in harm s way, including our students. Moving to a concealed carry system only hides the danger of a gun on campus; and Whereas, SB 586 would not allow a district to set policies regarding firearms except for their own students and staff, this would not cover visiting students or staff for extracurriculars or those who participate in shared time programs; and Whereas, even with the most well-intentioned individual, accidents happen. With more guns in schools we are fearful of mistakes that could put the 1.5 million students that walk the halls of our K-12 buildings every day without incident in unnecessary danger. This is too big a risk to take with their lives; and Whereas, we have seen tragic shootings over recent years and even weeks in and around schools, nothing in this legislation will bring these incidents to an end nor will it create safer schools; and 110
Whereas, having armed citizens in our schools will likely increase emergency response times. It will hinder the ability of law enforcement to quickly take charge of a situation because they would first have to identify who is a licensed CPL holder and who is the active shooter; and Whereas any weapon on school property can disrupt the educational process for the school community and a 2015 EPIC/MRA poll showed that a majority, 57%, of the general public opposed concealed carry in schools; and Whereas the Board of Education of Hamtramck Public Schools believe the only people that should have guns on school property should be uniformed public safety officers; Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Education of Hamtramck Public Schools opposes Senate Bills 584-586 and 366 and urges lawmakers and the Governor to allow local school boards to enact their own policies regarding weapons on school grounds; and Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be sent to Gov. Rick Snyder and the district's State Representatives and Senators. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT Motion by Member Lukas Seconded by Member Khan RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the amendment to the 2017-2018 General Fund Budget as presented. 111
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT Motion by Member Hadwan Seconded by Member Khan RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education does hereby approve the contract for Brian Anderson as the Athletic Director for Hamtramck Public Schools, annual salary of $60,000.00 (pro-rated for time worked) effective January 8, 2018. 112
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION N/A 113
Motion by Member Hadwan Seconded by Member Khan RESOLVED, that the Meeting be adjourned. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Salah Hadwan, Secretary Approved: Magdalena Srodek, President 114