BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MARCH 18, 2019 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER |
PRESIDENT: Dr. Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:00 pm
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| ROLL CALL | PRESENT: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett
ABSENT: D. Wentworth
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue and Daryl Miller
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| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch the agenda for the regular meeting of March 18, 2019 be adopted as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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S. Staggs, M. Luke, N. Hughes, S. Bender, T. Austin, M. Seddon, L. Miller, D. Miller, M. Lyon, W. Murphy, E. Kratky, M. Watkins, A. Whitsel, T. Carlsen, N. Kluge, R. English, S. Jeffries, R. Wiersma, J. Leenhouts, H. Burks, N. Teshka, K. Rettig, K. Hurlbutt, T. Herrman, S. Herrman, G. Miller, L. Martin, E. Amiel, D. Garland, S. Frazier
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| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS | S. Staggs, M. Luke, S. Jefferies, and N. Hughes – BMS Faculty members addressed the Board concerning topics of: Board minutes, guidelines for expulsion, requests for an Assistant Principal and 5th grade Interventionist, and faculty building access.
T. Austin – Buchanan Middle School parent voiced her concerns about Schools of Choice.
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| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS | – February 26, 2019 Board Personnel Committee report was provided and reviewed.
– February 20, 2019 Board Emergency/Security Planning Committee report was provided and reviewed.
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| SUPERINTENDENT/
DEPARTMENT REPORTS |
– Buck Staff Appreciation for March winner: Mr. Daryl Miller
– Buck Staff Appreciation nominees for March were acknowledged:
– Updates from BHS, BMS, Moccasin, Ottawa, Director of Academics, Business Office & Operations, Food service, Technology, Transportation, and Athletics were provided respectfully. – Superintendent Donahue provided a proposal to develop a position for a social media coordinator for BCS. Upon approval, this position will be posted for applicants as an extra-duty stipend position for a current employee.
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION by C. Lee, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of March 18, 2019 be adopted as written:
1. Minutes: 02-18-2019 Regular Meeting 2. Warrants: February 2019 Expenditures 3. Overnight/Extended Student Trips: Art and Spanish Trip – Destinations: Spain – Barcelona Italy – Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa France – Monaco, Eze, Nice, Cote d’Azur Departure: 6/23/2020 Return: 7/02/2020
Close Up Trip – Destination: Washington, D.C. Departure: 3/24/2019 Return: 3/30/2019
4. Certified Staff Retirement as submitted: Nancy Eichorst – 32 years of service and dedication to Buchanan Community Schools.
Cathy Tapia – 26 years of service and dedication to Buchanan Community Schools.
5. Certified Staff Resignation as submitted: Christie Eppard Mangold – Ottawa Kindergarten Teacher
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| BUCHANAN VIRTUAL ACADEMY GRADUATION CERTIFICATIONS
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Motion By J. DeVlaminck, Seconded By K. Laesch, upon satisfactory completion of district requirements for high school graduation, the Buchanan Board of Education hereby approves:
Buchanan Virtual Academy Student: – Hunter Hollis Buchanan Step Up Student: – Daniel Cooper To Be Certified For Graduation.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS |
Board members stayed for a walk-through of the Buchanan High School building guided by Operations Supervisor, Daryl Miller.
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| NEXT BOARD MEETING |
Monday, April 15, 6pm @ Ottawa Elementary School
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| ADJOURNMENT | 8:36 pm |
