BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MARCH 16, 2020 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER | PRESIDENT: Dennis Wentworth opened the meeting at 6:08 pm | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ROLL CALL | PRESENT: C. Lee, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth. Present by phone: H. Burnett and R. Writer
ABSENT: None |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
|
MOTION by K. Laesch, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler the agenda for the board meeting of March 16, 2020 be adopted as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
|
L. Miller, L. Miller, C. Lolmaugh | |||||||||||||||||||||
| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS | Slideshow of 2019 student trip to Costa Rica – This was shared in the Board Members’ meeting packet; the teachers and students who were going to present this evening may be invited to make their presentation at a later date.
Parent and Staff Advisory Committee Reports – Mr. Donahue updated the Board about the recent Parent and Staff Committee meetings; full reports are provided in the Board Members’ meeting packet. |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| SUPERINTENDENT/
DEPARTMENT REPORTS |
Buck Staff Recognition March Winner: Melissa Seddon
Nominees included: -Brandon Flowers, BHS Counselor
Updates for BHS, BMS, Moccasin, Ottawa, CTE/BVA, Special Education, Executive Director of Academics, Business Office, Operations, Food Service, Information Technology, Transportation, and Athletics were provided respectively. |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
|
MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of March 16, 2020 be adopted as written:
1. Minutes: 2-19-2020 Regular Meeting 2. Warrants: Expenditure Reports & Payroll – February 2020 3. Recommendations to Hire/New Positions as submitted by Transportation Director, Mrs. Angela Portt and Superintendent Timothy Donahue
4. Coaching Recommendations for Spring 2020 submitted by Athletic Director, Mr. Lonnie Hoover:
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| BUCHANAN VIRTUAL ACADEMY GRADUATION CERTIFICATION | MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by K. Laesch, upon satisfactory completion of district requirements for High School graduation, the Board of Education hereby approves:
Buchanan Virtual Academy Student: – Ryan Stahl
To be certified for graduation.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL TIME PUPIL STATUS
|
MOTION by K. Laesch, SECONDED by S. Tobler, the Buchanan Board of Education approves the requirements for full time pupil status as presented:
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| CLOSED SESSION | MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by C. Lee, The Buchanan Board of Education is to enter into closed session per board policy 0167.2 to discuss a matter of attorney-client privilege. Time: 6:23pm.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RETURN TO OPEN SESSION | MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by S. Tobler, the Buchanan Board of Education returns to open session. Time: 7:24pm.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RESOLUTION OF PERSONNEL MATTER | MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED by K. Laesch,
WHEREAS: 1. On or about January 31, 2020, the Board received a complaint of alleged harassment in violation of Board Policy 1662. 2. At its February 12, 2020 meeting, the Board designated Thrun Law Firm, P.C., to investigate the complaint. 3. Thrun Law Firm, P.C. has completed the investigation and reported the findings to the Board in a document protected by attorney-client privilege.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Based on the investigative report prepared by Thrun Law Firm, P.C., the Board found that the complaint was not substantiated. 2. The Board President, with the assistance of legal counsel, is directed to prepare and send a conclusion letter to the complainant. 3. The Board prohibits retaliation against any person who filed a complaint or cooperated with the investigation of the complaint. 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this resolution are rescinded.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, R. Writer, S. Tobler, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch and D. Wentworth NAYS: None ABSTAINED: H. Burnett MOTION ADOPTED |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | -Mrs. Writer thanked the Board for allowing her to be remote for this meeting.
-Information from building principals and Superintendent on health; cleanliness is good.
-Thanked food service for stepping up and delivering food to children during this crisis. |
|||||||||||||||||||||
| NEXT BOARD MEETING | Monday, April 20th, 6pm @ Buchanan High School | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ADJOURNMENT | 7:29 pm |
