July 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Roll Call:  _____ Josh Brink     _____Jacey Carner      _____Scott Gizzi         _____John Imo
                _____Gregg Keith    _____Teresa Marino   _____Brad Viers
          

II. Committee of the Whole

II.A. New Staff Hirings

II.A.1. Middle School Art Teacher

II.A.2. High School Counselor

II.A.3. High School Counselor Secretary

II.A.4. Elementary Teacher

II.A.5. Technology Director

II.B. November 7, 2017 Bond 

II.C. 2017 Millage Approval

II.D. Policies -Second Reading and adoption

II.E. Club Sport Policy Recommendation

II.F. Building Handbooks

II.G. Technology Department Microsoft Renewal

II.H. Superior Environmental Contract

II.I. Cross Country Overnight Trip

II.J. Athletico Contract

II.K. On-Line Payment System

III. Informational Items

III.A. Budget Expenditure Ledger

IV. Agenda

IV.A. Approval of July 10, 2017 Agenda
Motion by Member:                                          Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approval of June 26, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes and June 26, 2017 Closed Session Minutes
Approval of General Fund Operational and Internal Accounts Invoices
Motion by Member:                                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VI. Public Comments
Public comment is provided at both the beginning and at the end of the Board meeting. The purpose of public comment is to provide an opportunity for a member of the public to speak. The role of the board is to listen attentively, and we thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts and ideas. 
    » All members of the public that speak during "Public Comment" will need to state their name.
       Note cards will be available for contact information. 
    » We have designated up to 5 minutes per person, for each topic presented. 
    » The Board’s role is to listen to the care and concerns of the community. 
    » The Superintendent, or designee, will follow up concerning the comments as soon as possible.
Please contact the Superintendent’s office if you have any additional questions.

VII. New Business

VII.A. New Staff Hirings

VII.A.1. Middle School Art Teacher
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Bonnie Ritsema as the Middle School Art Teacher at Step MA-1 Salary and Benefits as outlined in the Education Association 2014-2018 contract. Ms. Ritsema's seniority will be recognized as 2nd for this meeting date.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.A.2. High School Counselor
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Miranda DeBruyne as a high school counselor at a salary of $55,000 with full benefits.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.A.3. High School Counselor Secretary
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Jami Carson as the High School Counselor Secretary at an hourly rate and benefits as outlined in the DESPA Contract for School Year Secretaries Classification 3-2.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.A.4. Elementary Teacher
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Angela Cunningham as an elementary teacher at Step BA1 salary and benefits as outlined in the Education Association 2014-2018 contract. Ms. Cunningham's seniority will be recognized as first for this meeting date.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.A.5. Technology Director
Suggested Motion:  To approve Travis Timar as the Technology Director, effective July 1, 2017, at a salary of $55,000.00 plus full benefits as outlined in the attached contract.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.B. November 7, 2017 Bond 
Suggested Motion: To approve the Application for Preliminary Qualification of Bonds as presented for the November 7, 2017 Election.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Roll Call:   _____Josh Brink     _____Jacey Carner     _____Scott Gizzi
                 _____John Imo       _____Gregg Keith        _____Teresa Marino
                 _____Brad Viers
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.C. 2017 Millage Approval
Suggested Motion:  To approve the Tax levy rates as presented.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Roll Call:     _____Josh Brink     _____Jacey Carner     _____Scott Gizzi
                   _____John Imo       _____Gregg Keith        _____Teresa Marino
                   _____Brad Viers
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.D. Policy Adoption
Suggested Motion:  To adopt the NEOLA Policies #5330.02, 5517.01, 5610, and 8510 as presented.
Motion by Member:                           Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Roll Call:     _____Josh Brink     _____Jacey Carner     _____Scott Gizzi
                   _____John Imo       _____Gregg Keith        _____Teresa Marino
                   _____Brad Viers
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.E. Club Sport Policy
Suggested Motion:  To approve the Club Sport Policy as presented.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Roll Call:  _____Josh Brink     _____Jacey Carner     _____Scott Gizzi
                _____John Imo        _____Gregg Keith       _____Teresa Marino
                _____Brad Viers
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.F. Building Handbooks
Suggested Motion:  To approve the building student handbooks as presented.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.G. Technology Department Microsoft Renewal
Suggested Motion:  To approve the site agreement with Microsoft to provide licenses for the District servers, desktop operating systems, Office software, user licensing and management software.  The cost is $51.97 per permanent, full-time staff member.  (Technology Funds)
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.H. Superior Environmental Contract
Suggested Motion:  To authorize Mr. Manuszak to sign the contract with Superior Environmental as presented.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.I. Cross Country Overnight Trip
Suggested Motion:  To approve the cross country overnight trip to North Higgins Lake on August 13-18, 2017.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.J. Athletico Contract
Suggested Motion:  To approve the contract with Athletico, for the Athletic Trainer Services, as presented.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VII.K. On Line Payment System
Suggested Motion:  To authorize Mr. Manuszak to sign the contract with RevoPay for the District On-line Payment System, as presented.
Motion by Member:                           Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Superintendent

X. Board Comments

XI. Adjournment
Motion by Member:                          Seconded by Member:
Motion Passed/Failed:                     Time: