BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
DECEMBER 17, 2018 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER | PRESIDENT: Dr. Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:00 pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROLL CALL | PRESENT: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett
ABSENT: None |
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue, Tricia Lowery, and Daryl Miller | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer the agenda for the regular meeting of December 17, 2018 be adopted as written.
VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Shawn & Tammie Herrman, Jon LaPorte, Linsey Miller, Stacey Denison, Beth Murphy, Brenda Hess, Mike McMahan, and BHS Choir | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS | Mr. Jon LaPorte of Niles FFA Alumni and Friends informed all of the top 16 FFA program competition occurring January 8, 2019, 6:30pm at Niles High School. Mr. LaPorte expressed how Buchanan students have been involved in this event for the past three years and encouraged all to support our students with the FFA Alumni & Friends chapter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS | – Beth Murphy and Brenda Hess spoke about the re- foresting goals for Buchanan.
– BHS Choir performed a choral presentation. |
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| SUPERINTENDENT/DEPARTMENT REPORTS | – Buck Staff Recognition December Winner – Ms. Laura Henckel
Ms. Henckel was presented with a gift and certificate of appreciation. Other December Nominees Mentioned: Brian Pruett, Chad VanBeek, Lonnie Hoover, Paula Grove, Cathy Tapia, Dave Griswold, and Mrs. Gregory – Updates for BHS, BMS, Moccasin, Ottawa, Director of Academics, Business Office & Operations, Food service, Technology, Transportation, and Athletics were provided respectfully. – Mr. Donahue encouraged Board members to attend the joint MASA/MASB conference on February 8th, 2019. |
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of December 17th, 2018 be adopted as written: 1. Minutes: 11-19-2018 2. Warrants: November 2018 Expenditures 3. Recommendations to hire as submitted by High School Principal Mrs. Stacey DeMaio & Director of Academics Mrs. Karla Hurlbutt:
4. Extracurricular Updates:
5. Staff Resignations as submitted: · Bryan Pearson – BHS Math Interventionist 6. Administrator Retirement: · Mrs. Karla Hurlbutt – Executive Director of Academic Services: Mrs. Hurlbutt will have served 28 years within the Buchanan Community Schools as of her date of retirement; and 5 years at Berrien Regional Education Service Agency totaling 33 years of dedication to education. Her retirement date is effective July 31st, 2019. 7. Athletic Resignation: · Orville Thomas, Varsity Football VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| BVA GRADUATION CERTIFICATION
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Motion By R. Writer, Seconded By K. Laesch, upon satisfactory completion of district requirements for high school graduation, the Board of Education hereby approves:
Buchanan Virtual Academy Students: – Makayla Williams – Payton Dalton To Be Certified For Graduation. VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| BOARD POLICIES – SECOND READING & ADOPTION | MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, The Buchanan Board Of Education approves the sescond reading and adoption of the following NEOLA – volume 33, no. 1; new, revised, and or deleted policies:
VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT BUCHANAN TREE FRIENDS | MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education hereby adopts the following resolution of support:
Whereas, a public school district is tasked with providing for the safety and welfare of its students and to educate students in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment; and Whereas, we exercise our values set forth in our mission: preparing students for life-long success; our vision: to develop responsible, resilient, creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global community; and our beliefs: opportunities for students – high student achievement – continuous improvement – partnerships with families – safe, supportive, respectful environment; to support our community and the children and families of our district; and Whereas, the Buchanan Tree Friends is a local community group with the current goals towards health and growth of present and future environmental sustainability in our community. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Buchanan Community Schools and its Board of Education support the current goals, mission, and initiatives of the Buchanan Area Tree Friends; and furthermore pledges cooperation with Buchanan Tree Friends for new trees added to district campus areas; the Board additionally resolves to encourage alumni, graduating classes, and other district stakeholders to consider donations and gifts of new trees for district campus areas in partnership with the Buchanan Tree Friends. VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| BOARD OF EDUCATION AND BEA LETTER OF AGREEMENT | MOTION BY Member K. Laesch, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board Of Education ratifies the Letter of Agreement Between the Buchanan Board Of Education and the Buchanan 5-C Educational Association MEA/NEA as presented regarding calendar grievance.
VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| EMERGENCY/SECURITY PLANNING COMMITTEE | MOTION BY Member H. Burnett, SECONDED BY Member D. Wentworth,The Buchanan Board Of Education hereby resolves to authorize the establishment of an emergency & security planning committee and for its members to be appointed by the Board of Education at the annual organizational meeting scheduled for Monday, January 7th, 2019.
The Board further resolves that this new committee will include representative members of district staff, operations leaders, and other personnel the Board committee members may designate. The new committee will also consult with local and county emergency planning units to ensure best practices are implemented. The Board further resolves that this new committee will be a separate entity from the current district crisis team, which will still function to address trauma-inducing or social/emotional welfare matters for district students, staff, and community members. After the core Board members for this committee are appointed in January, the full committee will meet as soon as possible thereafter to begin reviewing current emergency plans and policies, drafting and recommending updated and comprehensive security protocols for district buildings, and drafting and recommending new policies for building access, doors, and security. An initial goal will be to have this committee’s work completed in preparation for the 2019-2020 school year. VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| SNAP-RAISE FUNDRAISER REQUEST – BCS BASKETBALL | MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer,The Buchanan Board of Education approves the athletic department’s request as submitted by Athletic Director Lonnie Hoover, to use the email based fundraiser program, SNAP-Raise to utilize text and social media for the BCS basketball program’s 2018-19 school season. This email based fundraiser allows for friends and family globally to donate to a specific cause without purchasing a service or product.
VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NEXT BOARD MEETING | Reorganizational Meeting: Monday, January 7th, 6pm @ Buchanan High School – Board of Education room | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADJOURNMENT | 6:42 pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
