BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MAY 1, 2018 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER |
President Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:05 pm
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| ROLL CALL |
PRESENT: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch(arrived at 6:05pm), R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett
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| ABSENT: None
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue
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| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer the agenda for the regular meeting of May 1st, 2018 be adopted as written.
VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Denny Patzer of MASB, Sue Lentz, Sharon Steinke, Jessica Cornelius
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| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE/CITIZENS CONCERNS
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None
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| ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by D. Wentworth, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of May 1st, 2018 be adopted as written:
1. Minutes: 04-16-2018 2. 2018 Spring athletic Coaching Update ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED
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| FACULTY STAFF DAY RESOLUTION
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MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff are committed to their philosophy that all students can learn; and
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff support that philosophy by encouraging, motivating, and inspiring all students to achieve their very best; and
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff support each other in sharing their expertise and their interest in their students; and
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff support open communication among administrators, parents, teachers, and students to promote education in the district; and
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff prepare their students for a global perspective in our rapidly changing world; and
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff are involved in solving educational problems that will lead to reform in education; and
WHEREAS, Buchanan faculty and staff actively participate in their communities; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Buchanan Board of Education designate, Friday, May 11, 2018, as BUCHANAN FACULTY AND STAFF DAY and call on the citizens and educators in the Buchanan School District to initiate appropriate activities to honor this important segment of our society.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED |
| RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE MAY 21ST, 2018 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING |
MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approves a location change of the May 21st, 2018 Regular Board of Education Meeting: from Moccasin Elementary School to the Buchanan Middle School located at 610 W. Fourth St., Buchanan, Michigan. The time of the meeting will remain 6:00 pm.
VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| MASB LEADERSHIP TRAINING |
MOTION BY Member D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education acknowledges the completion of leadership development training with Michigan Association of School Boards, represented by Mr. Denny Patzer.
VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | Discussions emerged regarding the End-of-Year Reception occurring at 5pm at the Buchanan Middle School. Members also discussed McCoy Creek Trail.
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| NEXT BOARD MEETING |
May 21st, 6pm @ Buchanan Middle School (immediately following End-of-Year Reception)
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| ADJOURNMENT | 8:06 pm |
