May 24, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL VOTE |
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2. AGENDA
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3. CONSENT AGENDA/RECOMMENDED ACTION
Presenter:
SECRETARY
Description:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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3.a. Approval of Minutes
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3.b. Approval of Check Registry
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4. BOARD BRIGHTENER
Description:
Social Emotional Team Presentation
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5. BUSINESS REPORT
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
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5.a. Action Items:
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5.a.1) Approval of Requisitions
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
The attached list of requisitions are items that buildings or departments would like to purchase for their upcoming needs. The requisitions have gone through all the appropriate approval processes and have been approved by administration for purchase. In addition, there are funds available to make these purchases. Once the requisitions are approved they will be processed and purchase orders will be sent out.
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5.a.2) Resolution for Local District Vote on Wayne RESA Budget
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
Michigan law, under Section 380-624 of the Revised School Code requires each constituent school board of Wayne RESA to participate in Wayne RESA’s budget development process.
Not later than June 1 of each year, each local school board must review the proposed budget, adopt a board resolution expressing its support for or disapproval of the proposed changes the constituent district board recommends on the budget. The Wayne RESA board is then obligated to consider the specific objections and proposed changes. Attached is a copy of the preliminary 2021-2022 Wayne RESA budget for your review and a model resolution to be adopted by the board. Upon review of this document and seeing no objections to its content, the Administration is recommending that the Board of Education adopt the attached resolution supporting Wayne RESA’s 2021-2022 General Fund Operating budget. |
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5.a.3) Divine Child Shared Time Contract
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
Public schools are able to provide non-core instructional staff to parochial schools in their area in return for the state foundation allowance for the amount of time each student receives instruction from the provided staff member. Time spent with the provided teacher for religious instruction or activities is not allowable for compensation from the state. Shared time is a State of Michigan program that under the Michigan Pupil Accounting Manual allows for public and non-public schools to partner on eligible non-core elective classes.
The 2021-2022 Divine Child and Crestwood School District Non-Core Teacher Agreement is being presented for approval. See Attachment 5.A.3. |
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5.a.4) Approval of Energy Bonds
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
At 1:00 pm on May 5, 2021 the bond binds were opened. Five companies placed a competitive bid for the purchase of our bonds. Upon review by PFM our bond financial counsel and Thrun bond legal counsel have recommended that the district award the bid to Bernardi Securities as per attached documentation.
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5.a.5) Approval of MAISL Insurance Renewal
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
Crestwood School District is a part of the Metropolitan Association for Improved School Legislation (MAISL). Through this association the district is able to take advantage of lower property and liability insurance rates for district needs. Currently the district has approximately 521 employees, 4,200 students and property valuing over $91 million.
Attached is an Insurance Summary report provided by MAISL outlining the 2021-2022 coverage for the Crestwood School District. This insurance covers property damage, theft, boilers and machinery, automobile and general liability. As part of MAISL the district takes advantage of pooling resources with other districts to recognize lower claim experience and lower insurance rates. |
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5.a.6) Approval of Bleacher Replacement Company
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
On April 9, 2021, Crestwood Administration put out an RFP for Bleacher Replacement needed at Crestwood High School. A pre-bid walk through was held on April 15, 2021 for all interested companies to inquire about the project and walk the premises. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Schley were both present for the walk through. The final bids were due May 4, 2021. The submissions were evaluated by, RFP required documentation, total cost, experience, past projects and reference checks. The Crestwood Schools received 2 bids for review.
The Crestwood Administration would like to award Interkal Spectator Seating the Bleacher Replacement Project. Interkal products are 100% Made in Michigan and have provided bleachers for hundreds of schools and universities across the state. Interkal’s bid for the project was $116,688. References were contacted, districts were happy with the work indicating that the company was easy to work with and willing to address any concerns that arose. |
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5.b. Informational Items:
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5.b.1) None
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6. PERSONNEL REPORT
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6.a. Action Items:
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6.a.1) Administrative Assistant to HR and Student Services - Linda Flores-Troisi
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Ms. Flores-Troisi began a career in Human Resources in 1992 with the last two and a half years in Romulus Community Schools as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of HR. She is proficient in WORD, EXCEL, MiStar, SMART, and Google; and she has extensive knowledge of processing FMLA paperwork, new employee on-boarding, REP Submissions, and maintaining personnel files. Ms. Flores-Troisi is known to be highly confidential and is known to have excellent organizational skills.
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6.a.2) Ratification of Contract - AFT/Crestwood Federation of Teachers
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
We were notified by CFT President James Studard, that the teachers ratified the three year agreement on May 18, 2021. The ratification vote as reported was 167 yes to 4 no. Thank you to all members of the bargaining team of the CFT and the administration for their efforts at the negotiating table.
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6.a.3) Merit Pay Policy
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
The Merit Pay Policy proposal was shared with the policy subcommittee on March 16 and shared with the whole Board on March 22, 2021.
The proposal shall set up a yearly Merit Pay Stipend for teachers based on attendance and teacher effectiveness. The stipend will be calculated as follows: Number of Absences Used Effectiveness Rating Stipend 0-1 Effective/Highly Effective $750.00 2-5 Effective/Highly Effective $450.00 6-8 Effective/Highly Effective $100.00 |
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6.a.4) Preschool Lead Teachers Salary Schedule
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
One of the hiring and retention areas that has been a challenge for the district has been in the position of Lead Teachers in our GSRP Program. The quality of education
provided at this age is vital in building the foundation of future social and academic success for our students. In order to assist in attracting and retaining high quality teachers for this growing program, we are looking to provide a more competitive salary for these positions. |
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6.b. Informational Items:
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6.b.1) None
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Presenter:
Dr. Mosallam
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7.a. Action Items:
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7.a.1) Wayne RESA Election Representative
Presenter:
Dr. Mosallam
Description:
The election for two seats on the Wayne County RESA Board of Education will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Public Act 233 and 419 requires local districts to adopt a resolution at a public meeting which names the party who is designated to cast ballots for ISD seats. The resolution must state which candidates the designee must vote for. See Attachment 7.A.1.
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7.a.2) Continuation fo the 2021 Reintegration Plan
Presenter:
Dr. Mosallam
Description:
On April 26, 2021, the Board of Education approved to continue with the 2021 Reintegration Plan through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This will be the last approval necessary for this school year.
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7.b. Informational Items:
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7.b.1) Superintendent's Message
Presenter:
Dr. Mosallam
Description:
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Andrea Wood
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS*
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9. BOARD COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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