BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
APRIL 17, 2017 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER | President, Dr. Harvey Burnett, opened the meeting at 6:05 pm
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| ROLL CALL | PRESENT: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett
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| ABSENT: K. Laesch
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Dr. Andrea van der Laan & Tricia Lowery
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| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer the agenda for the regular meeting of April 17, 2017 be adopted as written. ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Aaron Brown – My Virtual Academy, Mrs. Sharon Steinke, Buchanan Virtual Academy Director, Joe Kuharic – Niles Daily Star, Amy Bender – Mentor for Buchanan Virtual Academy, Dale Suftin, BVA graduate. |
| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE/CITIZENS CONCERNS
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None
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| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS
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Director of Buchanan Virtual Academy, Mrs. Sharon Steinke, announced 2016-17 graduates:
– Buchanan Virtual Academy: Dale Sutfin & Sabrina Mitchell – Step Up: Jamie Lynn Rice |
| SUPERINTENDENT /DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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Superintendent, Dr. Andrea van der Laan, provided information on Leadership Team and M-Step testing.
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| MINUTES-REGULAR & SPECIAL MEETING
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MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The minutes of the regular meeting of March 20th and the Special Board Meetings of March 21st, March 27th, March 28th and April 11th, 2017 be adopted as written. ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
| WARRANTS
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education approve the payment of payroll of $1,364,614.70 and the payment of expenditures of $220,835.44 for invoices from the General Fund and the payment of payroll of $25,812.27 and the payment of expenditures of $77,893.21 for invoices from the School Service Fund. ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
| BUCHANAN VIRTUAL ACADEMY & STEP UP GRADUATION CERTIFICATION | MOTION BY Member R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, Upon satisfactory completion of district requirements for High School graduation, the Board of Education hereby approves the Buchanan Virtual Academy Graduates: Dale Sutfin and Sabrina Mitchell & Buchanan Step Up Graduate: Jamie Lynn Rice to be certified for graduation. ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| PROBATIONARY TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS | MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the administration’s recommendation for the following teachers to be granted probationary status as indicated at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year, as each have successfully completed a year of probationary teaching:
5th YEAR PROBATION:Hayley Burks – 3rd Grade Sarah Castelluccio – Elementary Art ( Sept. 16th, 2017) Katelyn Coules – High School Special Education Rachel English – High School Spanish
4th YEAR PROBATION: Sarah Frazier – 6th Grade Social Studies Natalie Kluge – Middle School Spanish Jessica Leenhouts – Elementary Physical Education Clarissa Lolmaugh – Kindergarten Kristine Rettig – 3rd Grade Chelsie Schmitt – 5th Grade
3rd YEAR PROBATION: Erica Neal – High School English Charli Herman – High School Spanish Department Shannon Romba – Elementary Music Megan Watkins – 8th Grade Science Rebekah Wiersma – 4th Grade
2nd YEAR PROBATION: Anthony DeOrnellas – High School Social Studies Rachael Kutemeier – Third Grade Teacher Shelley Lietz – District Speech & Language Pathologist Maggie Patnoudes – Elementary Speech & Language Pathologist ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| TENURE TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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MOTION BY Member R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member D. Wentworth, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the administration’s recommendation for the following teachers to be granted tenure status at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year, as they have successfully completed five (5) years of probationary teaching or two (2) years of probation due to being tenured in another district:
Tenure Status: Chris Froelich – High School PE/Wellness, Life Fitness, and Freshman Seminar Instructor
Kaila Fuller – GSRP Preschool Teacher
Stacey Lee – Elementary & 8th Grade Special Education
Jared Underhill – High School Economics & Civics Instructor
ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AIDE RECOMMENDATION
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MOTION BY Member C. Lee, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the recommendation as submitted by High School Principal, Mrs. Stacey DeMaio, to board Mr. Sheldon (Scott) Kurtzweil as Instrumental Music aide. Mrs. Kurtzweil will be hired up to 40 hours per week, following the student school year calendar and multiple commitments outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to concerts, public performances, and a summer marching band camp.ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A SELECTION FOR A LAWN CARE PROVIDER
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MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the recommendation as submitted by Business Manager, Mrs. Tricia Lowery, to accept the bid of Redbud Lawn Care Service located in Buchanan, MI, for three years (2016-17 through 2018-19 school years).
ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| TRANSPORTATION SERVICES STAFF RETIREMENT: CHERYL HASLOCK
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MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education accepts the retirement of: Cheryl Haslock, Transportation Services. The Board would like to thank Cheryl for 15 years of dedication & service to the students of Buchanan Community Schools. We wish Cheryl the best in all future endeavors. ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
| BAND AIDE – PERCUSSION INSTRUCTOR RESIGNATION | MOTION BY Member D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education accepts the resignation of: Mr. James Warren, Band Aide – Percussion Instructor. The Board would like to thank Mr. Warren for his service to the students of the Buchanan Community School district. We wish him the best in future endeavors. ROLL CALL VOTE: R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, C. Lee, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | The Board discussed Stark clean up, Plow Day, May 2017 election, the Buchanan Community Schools banner on the side of Redbud Hardware building and Dare graduation.
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| NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING | Tuesday, May 2nd , 6pm @ Buchanan High Schools
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| ADJOURNMENT | 6:35 pm |
