BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
APRIL 16, 2018 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER |
President Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:06 pm
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| ROLL CALL |
PRESENT: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett
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| ABSENT: None
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue
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| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION BY Member R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler the agenda for the regular meeting of April 16, 2018 be adopted as written.
VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Tori Austin, Sharon Steinke, Rachel Carlson, Jessica Cornelius, Daryl Miller, Renee Cornwell, and Karla Hurlbutt
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| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE/CITIZENS CONCERNS
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None
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| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS
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BHS, BVA, BMS, Moccasin, Ottawa, CTE & District Curriculum, Business Office, Food Service, Information Technology, and Transportation building/department updates were submitted respectively. Athletic department will provide update at the following Board Meeting.
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| SUPERINTENDENT /DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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Mr. Donahue presented to the Board
– First reading of the dress code policy with changes listed – NEOLA policy updates: Policy meeting to review will be scheduled prior to the May 21st Board Meeting – May 1st: MASB Representative to meet with Board for approximately 2 hours
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| ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION by K. Laesch, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of April 16, 2018 be adopted as written:
1. Minutes: 03-19-2018 2. March 2018 Expenditure & Treasury Reports 3. Buchanan Virtual Graduation Certification: Buchanan Virtual Academy: Timothy Wiese Elia Buller Buchanan Step Up: Kasha Deeds 4. Probationary/Tenure Listing for 2018-19 School Year: Buchanan High School Ottawa Elementary 5. Central Office Retirement: Mrs. Cheryl Holloway, more than 19 years of dedication to the Buchanan Community School District ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
| CLOSED SESSION – TEACHER NEGOTIATION DISCUSSION
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by S. Tobler, The Board of Education move into Closed Session.
VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| OPEN SESSION |
MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, The Buchanan Board of Education return to Open Session. VOTE: D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | The Board discussed a few reminder dates and topics:
1. Dare Graduation – 4/18, 7pm @ BMS 2. Empty Bowls- 4/20, 11am – 7:30pm @ BHS 3. Plow Day – 4/21, 8am – 3pm @ School Farm 4. Chamber Dinner – 4/19, 6pm – 8pm @ Orchard Hills 5. Note that member C. Lee departed at 6:42pm to attend National Honor Society Induction
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| NEXT BOARD MEETING |
May 1st, 6pm @ Buchanan High School
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| ADJOURNMENT | 6:47 pm |
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