BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOVEMBER 19, 2018 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER |
President: Dr. Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:02 pm
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| 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
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| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member C. Lee the agenda for the regular meeting of November 19, 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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K. Hurlbutt, M. Patnoudes, E. Kratky, Karen & Jerry Cuthbert, M. Hollandsworth, R. Cornwell, & J. Elliott.
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| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS | None
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| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS | Mrs. Karla Hurlbutt, Executive Director of Academic Services provided presentation to update the Board on the 3rd grade reading bill.
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| SUPERINTENDENT/DEPARTMENT REPORTS | – Buck Staff Recognition November Winner – Mrs. Karen Cuthbert
Mrs. Cuthbert was presented with a gift and certificate of recognition. Other November Nominees Mentioned: Brian Pruett, Chris Froelich, Jessica Elliott, Kristen Wahlstrom, Lisa Holok, Mark Hollandsworth, Melissa Frost, Stacey Lee, Renee Cornwell, and Stacey DeMaio – Updates for BMS, Moccasin, Ottawa, Director of Academics, Business Office & Operations, Food service, Technology, Transportation, and Athletics were provided respectfully. – Secure doors at BHS updates were provided along with a discussion regarding the need of protocols for greeting visitors to buildings. |
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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 November 19th, 2018 be adopted as written: 1. Minutes: 10-15-2018 11-07-2018 2. Warrants: October 2018 Expenditures 3. Recommendations to hire as submitted by Middle School Principal Mr. Mark Kurland,Ottawa & Moccasin Elementary Principals Mrs. Karin Falkenstein & Stacey Denison, and Transportation Supervisor Mrs. Angela Portt:
4. Extracurricular Updates:
5. Staff Resignations as submitted: · Daniella Freeman – Vehicle Operator 6. Athletic recommendations as submitted: · Resignation – Jake Wahlstrom – Assistant Football coach · Winter Coaching recommendations as follows:
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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| VAN PURCHASE
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MOTION by S. Tobler, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the recommendation as submitted by Tricia Lowery, Executive Director of Business and Operations, for the district to purchase a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SE from Sorg Dodge Chrysler Jeep for a total of $23,808.00
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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| 2006 F550 4X4 DIESEL DUMP TRUCK WITH V-PLOW PURCHASE | MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the recommendation as submitted by Tricia Lowery, Executive Director of Business and Operations, to purchase a 2006 F550 4×4 diesel dump truck with v-plow from Craig Bever Excavating in Buchanan, MI for a total of $19,500; with the understanding that the selling of various operation department assets will offset majority of the cost, and the purchase of this item will allow plowing and other grounds maintenance to be completed by district maintenance/ operations employees.
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 D. Wentworth, 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 master’s degree salary advancement to be incorporated into the 2018-2021 BCS-BEA Contract.
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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| SCHOOL ADVANCE PRINCIPAL AND BUILDING LEADER RUBRIC/DOMAIN UPDATES | MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch,
The Buchanan Board Of Education approves the School Advance Principal And Building Leader Framework 2.0 rubric domain evaluation categories as submitted by Superintendent Donahue.
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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| Superintendent Goals and timeline | MOTION BY Member R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member D. Wentworth,
The Buchanan Board of Education accepts the Superintendent goals, expectations, and timeline as recommended by the Personnel Committee at their meeting that occurred November 7, 2018.
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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| BHS BAND EXTENDED OVERNIGHT TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY PROPOSAL | MOTION BY Member K. Laesch, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer,
The Buchanan Board of Education approves the BHS Band trip to New York City, for the purposes of allowing students an opportunity to expand on their classroom learning, exposure to multiple performing arts points of interest and to experience real-world application of the craft. The BHS Band is expected to depart November 22, 2019 and returning November 27, 2019, in accordance with Board policy #2340. This BHS Band trip will be under the sponsorship of Mr. Mark Hollandsworth.
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 – FIRST READING | MOTION BY Member H. Burnett, SECONDED BY Member C. Lee, The Buchanan Board Of Education approves the first reading 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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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | R. Writer wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. Mrs. Writer also brought attention to October Student Athlete of the Month Murphy Wegener, and The Buck Staff Recognition collectively.
D. Wentworth gave acknowledgment and appreciation for the BHS Band Competition. Dr. Burnett informed all of the Shop With A Cop that he and L. Henckle are collaboratively preparing.
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| NEXT BOARD MEETING |
Regular Meeting: December 17th, 6pm @ Buchanan High School
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| ADJOURNMENT | 6:42 pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
