January 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM - January Regular Board Meeting
| Minutes |
|---|
|
I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Superintendent, Christopher G. Ming
|
|
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
|
|
II. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
|
|
II.A. Election of Officers
Description:
1. Motion by__________ to nominate ____________ as Board President for a period of one year. There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board President are closed.
Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint __________ as Board President for a period of one year. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 2. Motion by__________ to nominate ________________ as Board Vice-President for a period of one year. There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Vice-President are closed. Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint ________________ as Board Vice-President for a period of one year. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 3. Motion by__________ to nominate ______________ as Board Secretary for a period of one year. There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Secretary are closed. Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint ______________as Board Secretary for a period of one year. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 4. Motion by__________ to nominate _________________ as Board Treasurer for a period of one year. There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Treasurer are closed. Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint ______________ as Board Treasurer for a period of one year. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ 5. Motion by__________ to nominate ______________ as Board Secretary/Treasurer Pro-Tem for a period of one year. There being no further nominations, the nominations for Board Secretary/Treasurer Pro-Tem are closed. Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint ______________ as Board Secretary/Treasurer Pro-Tem for a period of one year. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.B. Election of Board of Education Spokesperson
Description:
Motion by ____________ to nominate ____________ as Board Spokesperson for a period of one year.
Motion by ____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint Christopher Ming as Board Spokesperson for a period of one year. Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.C. Depository for School Funds
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to use Horizon Bank as the institution for depository of school funds.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.D. Check Signatures Authorization
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to authorize the following signatures for General Fund, Debt Retirement, and Payroll Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, and Board Treasurer.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.E. Food Service Account
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to authorize the following signatures for the Food Service Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, and Board Treasurer.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.F. High School Activity Account
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to authorize the following signatures for the High School Activity Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, Chad Zeien, and Board Treasurer
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.G. Elementary Activity Account
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to authorize the following signatures for the Elementary Activity Account; two signatures required: Christopher Ming, Penny Freehling, Chad Anthony, Chad Zeien, and Board Treasurer.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.H. Designation of Persons for Posting Public Notices of Meetings
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to appoint Christopher Ming and Penny Freehling as the person to post notices of Board of Education meetings.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.I. Board of Education Organizational Memberships
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to approve Au Gres-Sims School District Board of Education membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards for 2024.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
II.J. Retainer Contracts
|
|
II.J.1. Thrun Law Firm, Attorneys at Law
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by ____________ to retain the services of the Thrun Law Firm as school district attorneys for 2024.
Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
III. AGENDA APPROVAL
Description:
Motion needed.
I move the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented/amended. Motion by____________Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
|
|
IV.A. Superintendent, Chris Ming
|
|
IV.B. Members of the Board
|
|
V. COMMUNICATIONS
|
|
V.A. Board Goals for 2023-24:
|
|
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
|
|
V.C. Committee Reports:
|
|
V.C.1. School Based Health Clinic
Presenter:
Matt Dewyer
|
|
V.D. Superintendent, Chris Ming:
|
|
V.D.1. Legislative Update
|
|
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
|
|
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes
|
|
VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts
Description:
Treasurer's Financial Report/Superintendent's Report of Internal Accounts:
General Fund - $ 938,604.22 Capital Projects - $ 45,914.23 Payroll Account - $ 1,471.13 Food Service Fund - $ 20,698.97 Scholarships - $ 6,159.04 Student Activity - $ 76,513.54 Capital Projects Bond 2018 - $ 54,154.80 2018 Debt Retirement Fund - $ 63,992.36 |
|
VI.C. General Fund Expenditures
|
|
VI.D. Approval
Description:
Motion needed
I move the Board of Education to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion by____________Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
|
|
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
|
|
VIII.A. Spring Retreat/Work Session
|
|
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
|
|
IX.A. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Mr. Ming will share pertinent information with the Board.
|
|
IX.B. Business Services Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Anthony will share a financial update with the Board.
|
|
IX.C. Instructional Services Director's Update
Description:
Ms. Steinbauer will share an update with the Board.
|
|
IX.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board.
|
|
IX.E. Maintenance Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Moll will share an update with the Board.
|
|
IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
Description:
Ms. Boensch will share an update with the Board.
|
|
IX.G. Athletic Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Ostrander will share an update with the Board.
|
|
IX.H. Items from the Board
|
|
X. ACTION ITEMS
|
|
X.A. 2nd Read and approval of Neola Special Update
Description:
I move the Board of Education approve the 2nd reading of the NEOLA Special Update
Motion by____________Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
X.B. Bus Driver separation from district
Description:
I move the Board of Education to terminate the employment of Cory Brown due to an inability to receive medical clearance to perform the essential job functions for which he was hired, with or without accommodation.
Motion by____________Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
X.C. Purchase School Van
Description:
I move the Board of Education to approve the purchase of a 2017 Dodge Caravan not to exceed $20,000.00, effective immediately.
Motion by____________Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |
|
XI. LOOKING AHEAD
|
|
XI.A. Spring Retreat
|
|
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Motion needed
I move the Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m. Motion by____________Supported by____________ Roll call vote as follows: Chris Brandimore ____ Heather Caulfield ____ Matt Dewyer ____ Shari Richardson ____ Eric Schwiderson ____ Laura Storey ____ Fred Robel ____ Ayes____ Nays____ |