September 9, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

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

II. Recognitions

II.A. Dundee Trap Team - National Championship Participants

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Administrative Moments

IV.A. Business Office

IV.B. Technology

IV.C. Maintenance Department

IV.D. Curriculum

IV.E. Riverside Academy

IV.F. Middle School

IV.G. High School

IV.H. Elementary School

IV.I. Early Childhood Education

IV.J. Athletics

IV.K. Chartwells - Food Service

IV.L. Auxilio 

IV.L.1. Transportation

IV.L.2. Custodial

V. Committee of the Whole

V.A. Kindergarten Teacher Hiring

V.B. Independent Facilitator Resignation

V.C. Independent Facilitator Hirings

V.C.1. Playground Positions

V.C.1.a. Sarah Gutchak

V.C.1.b. Andrea Taylor

V.C.2. Cafeteria

V.C.2.a. Chasity Newsome

V.C.3. Independent Facilitator LRE

V.C.3.a. Melissa Yoder

V.D. Technology Help Desk Technician

V.E. FFA Field Trip

V.F. Ice Hockey Cooperative

V.G. Policy 3120 Discussion and First Reading

V.H. Facility Use Policy Discussion and First Reading

V.I. ES Curriculum Materials Purchases

V.J. Stepping Stones Contract for .5 SLP

V.K. District Strategic Plan Update

V.K.1. Facilities

V.K.2. Communication

V.K.3. Curriculum/Assessment/Instruction

V.K.4. Finance

VI. Informational Items

VI.A. Budget vs Expenditure Ledger

VI.B. Bond Update

VII. Agenda

VII.A. Approval of September 9, 2019 Agenda
Motion by Member:                                          Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

VIII. Consent Agenda
Approval of August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes 
Approval of General Fund Operational and Internal Accounts Invoices
Motion by Member:                                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed/Failed:

IX. 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.

X. New Business

X.A. Kindergarten Teacher
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Kelsey Hall as an elementary teacher at Step BA4, as per the DEA 2018-2021 contract, full benefits.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.B. Independent Facilitator Resignation
Suggested Motion:  To approve the resignation of Christina Fitzgerald, effective August 26, 2019.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.C. Independent Facilitator Hirings

X.C.1. Playground Positions

X.C.1.a. Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Sarah Gutchak as a Playground Independent Facilitator, Classification 4, with salary and benefits as outlined in the DESPA Contract dated 2018-2021. Sarah as been a substitute for the district in this role and her seniority will be recognized as second for this meeting date, in classification 4.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.C.1.b. Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Andrea Taylor as a Playground Independent Facilitator, Classification 4, with salary and benefits as outlined in the DESPA Contract dated 2018-2021.Andrea's seniority will be recognized as third for this meeting date in Classification 4.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.C.2. Cafeteria Position
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Chasity Newsome as a Cafeteria Independent Facilitator, Classification 4, with salary and benefits as outlined in the DESPA Contract dated 2018-2021.Chasity Newsome has been a substitute for the district in this role and her seniority will be recognized as first for this meeting date in classification 4.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.C.3. Independent Facilitator
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Melissa Yoder as an  Independent Facilitator, Instructional Para, Classification 1, with salary and benefits as outlined in the DESPA Contract dated 2018-2021.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.D. Technology Help Desk Technician
Suggested Motion:  To approve the hiring of Michael Kagan as the District Technology Help Desk Technician at a salary of $30,000, full benefits, 12 month employee, non-union.
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.E. FFA Field Trip
Suggested Motion:  To approve the FFA out of State/Overnight Trip to Indianapolis, IN, October 29 -November 1, 2019, for the National FFA Convention.  
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.F. Ice Hockey Cooperative
Suggested Motion:  To authorize Mr. Manuszak to sign the MHSAA Cooperative Agreement for an Ice Hockey Cooperative with Chelsea Schools - This is a 2 year commitment.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.G. ES Curriculum Materials
Suggested Motion:  To approve the purchase of Elementary School Curriculum Materials from Engage Learning at a cost not to exceed $$13,525.87 (General Fund).
Motion by Member:                             Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

X.H. Stepping Stones Contract .5 SLP
Suggested Motion:  To authorize Mr. Manuszak to sign the contract with The Stepping Stones Group for the .5 Speech and Language Pathologist at a rate of $69.00/hour, as presented.  Contracted Employee.
Motion by Member:                            Seconded by Member:
Discussion:
Motion Passed:

XI. Public Comment

XII. Superintendent

XIII. Board Comments

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