Public Meeting Minutes: April 15, 2024 at 5:30 PM - April 15, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown Trustee Martha McGuire
Vice-President Derek Morton Trustee Scott Moore
Secretary Sherry Steffen Trustee Tara Kribs
Treasurer Darryl Antcliff

Central Staff:
Superintendent Bryan McKenna
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
Director of Finance Laurie McCann

Description:

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the agenda as presented with no changes or additions. This motion, made by Tara Kribs and seconded by Scott Moore, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Shauna Phillips & Students - Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Award
Dan Marquardt & Students - Stock Market course
John Gregorski & Students - Academic World Quest

Discussion:

Nevaeh Smedra presented about experience with Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Award, Sunrise Academy, & The Elk Den.
Isabelle Blakeslee & Violet Sumerix presented about their experience with Stock Market class and game.
Jaida Schulte & Nils Stoldt presented about Academic World Quest and Michigan Youth in Government experiences.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations: Thirty minutes total, fifteen minutes per item, five minutes per speaker per item.

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Discussion: None.

CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 18, 2024 - Board Workshop Meeting Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILLS

General Fund - $832,850.44
2017 Bond - $101,225.00
2023 Bond - $1,179,925.99

PERSONNEL
93-24 APPROVAL OF CARRIE PARKS AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Carrie Parks be approved as a paraprofessional at Lakeland Elementary for the remainder of the 23-24 school year. Mrs. Parks will be assigned to Step 2 of the wage scale.

94-24 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION FOR KELLY LEASSNER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation of Kelly Leassner as a teacher at Cherryland Middle School be approved as of March 19, 2024.

95-24 APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETIREMENT FOR HEIDI SLEDER AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, for Heidi Sleder as a teacher at Cherryland Middle School as of August 31, 2024.

96-24 APPROVAL OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR LAUREN MALONE FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
RESOLVED: That the unpaid Leave of Absence for Lauren Malone as a teacher for the 2024-2025 school year be approved.

97-24 APPROVAL OF CHRISTINE DEWEY AS A TEACHER
RESOLVED: That Christine Dewey be approved as a math teacher at Cherryland Middle School for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Dewey will be placed at Step MA 8 of the Master Agreement.

DONATIONS
None.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion, made by Darryl Antcliff and seconded by Scott Moore, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

ACTION ITEMS

98-24 APPROVAL OF THE 2024-2025 DISTRICT CALENDAR
RESOLVED: That the 2024-2025 District Calendar be approved as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Darryl Antcliff, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

FINAL DRAFT Year At a Glance 24-25 with late starts

99-24 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PLAN
RESOLVED: That the Elk Rapids Schools Educational Assistance Plan be approved as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

20240412160228843_Elk Rapids Schools

100-24 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CHARTWELLS K12
RESOLVED: That the contract between Elk Rapids Schools and Chartwells K12, beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025 be approved.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Tara Kribs, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

101-24 APPROVAL OF ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM FURNITURE QUOTE
RESOLVED: That the quote for the Elk Rapids High School classroom furniture be approved, as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Darryl Antcliff and seconded by Scott Moore, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

20240412095010317__uster

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations: Same as above.

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Discussion: None.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Forgiven Days/75% Attendance Requirement

Discussion: The district fell below the required 75% attendance rate the day before Spring Break, March 22, 2024. This is the second year that this is the case. Superintendent McKenna plans to communicate early and additionally regarding this topic to families and the importance of this requirement. If it happens for a third year in a row, the district will have to look at a change to the calendar.

CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

William Cron

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Bond/Construction Update
Mill Creek Academy Application
We Are ER Dinner Auction
MASB Level 3 Award of Distinction Recipient, Jennifer Brown

Discussion:

Bond/Construction Update - OAK has presented the district with a new Project Manager, Trevor Cole. Dan Rathburn will be overseeing from afar. The new entrance to the high school is now open before and after school. The new high school office has a plan to open near the end of this month. The new gym and weight room is moving forward and we look forward to using them as soon as possible. Cherryland Middle School is at a slight stand-still but contractors will be back on site this week. The project is on target to use the science/math wing for the start of school in the fall. Mill Creek and Lakeland will have small items to take care of this summer but nothing like last summer.
Mill Creek Academy Application - The district is in the "9th inning" and getting close to submitting all required documentation to MDE. Superintendent McKenna reported that it's been exhausting but we are moving forward with good meetings with our legal counsel. He acknowledged that this decision needs to be made in the next couple of weeks. Kudos to the Mill Creek staff for their professionalism and patience as we wait for answers. The Mill Creek Academy interview process for board members will be set up in the next week or so.
We Are ER Dinner Auction - Would like to shout out to Sarah Alexander for her efforts in making this happen with Brett Graham's vision. The event takes place on Saturday, April 27th, 2024.
MASB Level 3 Award of Distinction Recipient, Jennifer Brown - Superintendent McKenna recognized Jennifer Brown for her continued board training efforts.

BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Discussion: None.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS

May 6, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30
May 20, 2024 - Board Workshop Meeting, 5:30
May 25-27, 2024 - Memorial Day Weekend

Discussion: Superintendent McKenna reported that a special meeting may need to be scheduled next week to pass a required resolution for Mill Creek Academy.

ADJOURNMENT

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To adjourn at 6:32p.m. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Darryl Antcliff, Carried.

Jennifer Brown: Absent
Sherry Steffen: Absent
Darryl Antcliff: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Martha McGuire: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Derek Morton: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

April 15, 2024 at 5:30 PM - April 15, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

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