Board of Education Meeting Minutes Webberville Community Schools Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 16, 2004 This meeting of the Webberville Board of Education was called to order by Board President Simmons in the Webberville Board of Education Office on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 7:03 p.m. Present: Clifford H. Simmons II, Patricia Shanabrook, Teri Chamberlain, Kristine Brenner, Tina Beauvais, Dorris Crandall and Kathe Westbrook. Absent: Dr. William Skilling, Suzi Slater, Jerome Learman Also present: Brian Friddle, Barbara Weathers and Greg Glover Approval of Agenda: Mr. Simmons moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to move action item #7 (regarding Elizabeth Parnell) to action item #1. Motion passed 7-0. Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the Agenda of the Regular Board of Education Meeting being held Monday, August 16, 2004 as amended. Motion passed 7-0. Approval of Consent Agenda: Ms. Westbrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed 7-0. Amended was item (A) in consent agenda regular was changed
to organizational. Also in the minutes of July 14 th, Ms. Crosby should be changed to Mr. Crosby. Presentations: Ms. Shanabrook discussed a seminar that she attended on the importance of the relationship between the board of education and the superintendent. She stressed how important it was that the relationship be strong because it only benefits the kids. Reports: Policy Committee - Ms. Westbrook stated that the FIOA request policy that was up for discussion at the meeting was not put together by the policy committee. She is having a meeting with the teachers to discuss the student representative to the board on August 30 th. Policy handbook will be discussed under action items. Finance Committee - Ms. Brenner stated that she met with Janet Yachim from the ISD. The transfer of business services to the ISD is taking longer than expected. It will be a few more weeks for financial statements. Building and Grounds Committee - Ms. Chamberlain gave a report on building updates. We will resubmit for bids on the bleachers due to the specs not being correct. The new goal posts have arrived and the concession stand roof is almost done. Mr. Simmons asked if we need to have an occupancy permit before the students are allowed into the school. Ms. Chamberlain will investigate. Personnel Committee Did not meet. Legislation - Ms. Beauvais reported that there is going to be increased accountability for ISD s due to recent scandals. Future changes are possible in regards to NCLB compliance. There are lawsuits pending regarding the current high school sport schedule for girls. ISOA Did not meet.
Elementary School - Mr. Simmons read a report from Suzi Slater regarding what is happening in the elementary school. Secondary School - High School Principal, Brian Friddle reviewed his report on progress at the secondary school. Athletic Department - Athletic Director, Greg Glover, stated that homecoming will take place on October 8 th. The athletic schedules are on our website. A golf coach has been hired and the junior high basketball position is still open. Technology Mr. Simmons read a report from Jerome Learman regarding technology updates. Marketing Barbara Weathers gave an update on the marketing activities. The September newsletter will be mailed August 18 th. The website continues to be updated. Teacher webpages are complete. Teachers will be trained on Dreamweaver during their professional development time. Communications and Petitions: Ms. Sandy Monroe stated her concerns regarding the decision to cut the transportation to the career center. Ms. Nora Stanton stated her concerns regarding the decision to cut the transportation to the career center. Action Items: Ms. Crandall moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve Ms. Beauvais as a delegate and Ms. Brenner as an alternate for the MASB fall delegate assembly. Motion passed 7/0.
Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the resolution to authorize new banking arrangements as presented. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Brenner seconded a motion to approve the resolution to authorize electronic transactions as presented. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Crandall seconded a motion to approve the first reading of the board policy manual as presented Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the increase in lunch prices to breakfast @ $1.25, elementary lunch @ $2.00, MS/HS lunch @ $2.50, adult @ $3.00 and milk @ 40 cents. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to table the elimination of bus service to the capital area career center for the 04/05 school year. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Chamberlain seconded a motion to approve the hiring of Ms. Elizabeth Parnell as the MS/HS art teacher for the 04/05 school year. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the marketing director/administrative assistant s contract for the 04/05 school year. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to approve the new athletic handbook as presented. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Crandall seconded a motion to approve the new secondary student handbook as presented. Motion passed 7/0. Ms. Chamberlain moved, Ms. Shanabrook seconded a motion to approve the FIOA policy as presented. Ms. Westbrook requested a roll call vote:
Simmons: Yes, Shanabrook: Yes, Chamberlain: Yes, Brenner: Yes, Beauvais: Yes, Crandall: Yes, Westbrook: No. Motion passed 6/1 Ms. Shanabrook moved, Ms. Beauvais seconded a motion to table the hiring of the special education supervisor. Motion passed 7/0. Questions or comments from the audience: Ms. Sandy Monroe commented that whoever they hire to fill the position of Special Education Supervisor should be involved with the kids and know what is happening with the special education students. Ms. Jill Baillargeon commented on the fund balance and deficit spending. She stated that the fund balance was not declining but was improving in the past and that trends and history are not being portrayed correctly. Ms. Caren Guidroz commented that the Elementary Boosters had a request from Suzi Slater to purchase DVD players because the money to purchase them is depleted. Questions or Comments from the Board of Education: Adjournment Ms. Brenner moved, Ms. Crandall seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed 7-0. The Webberville Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted; Teri L. Chamberlain Secretary, Webberville Board of Education