9-16-2019 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Board Minutes

(Last Updated On: October 22, 2019)

BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL

CALL TO ORDER

VICE-PRESIDENT: R. Writer opened the meeting at 6:01 pm

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

ABSENT: H. Burnett

OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member C. Lee the agenda for the regular meeting of September 16, 2019 be adopted as written.

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

C. Lolmaugh, W. Murphy, J. Hanover, T. Austin, M. Runyon, J. Runyon, A. Cowart, T. Lee, S. Lentz, K. Lolmaugh, D. Miller, T. Fox, K. Berry, G. Berry, C. Martin, L. Martin, V. Bryans, S. Bryans, K. Baker, T. Herrman

INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS

None

SUPERINTENDENT/

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

– Buck Staff Appreciation September winner: Sondra Staggs Mr. Donahue recognized Mrs. Staggs as this month’s winner; she was one of several staff members who volunteered to present to the district staff on SchoolNet during our back-to-school PD days. Mrs. Staggs received a certificate and a gift to show our appreciation for her extra efforts to the district.

– Buck Staff Appreciation nominees for September were acknowledged by Mrs. Writer:

– Stacey DeMaio, BHS Principal
– Tricia Lowery, Executive Director of Business & Operations
– Donna Southwell, BHS At Risk Interventionist
– Christina Reid, BHS Custodian
– Shannon Jeffries, BMS 6th Grade Teacher
– Dale Groves, BMS 5th Grade Teacher
– Lisa Gregory, Moccasin 2nd Grade Teacher
– Nicole Hughes, BMS 5th Grade Teacher
– Mark Kurland, BCS Executive Director of Academic Services

– Mr. Donahue informed the Board of the Legislative Breakfast at BRESA on October 7^th. Please contact Michelle Munyon and she will register board members for the event on October 7^th.

– Mr. Donahue updated the Board that Mark Dubias from MASB would like begin our process for Strategic Planning with time with the Board at the October 2019 meeting. Part of the beginning work involves describing our vision for the District; the process will also involve a full day retreat in January of 2020.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS

– Valerie & Shannon Bryans: Stated they were upset that the bus driver informed their children today that they would not be able to drop them off at their house and would have to be picked up/dropped off at the corner, ¼ mile away.

ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by K. Laesch, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of September 16th, 2019 be adopted as written:

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

1. Minutes:

08-19-19 Regular Meeting

08-28-19 Special Meeting

2. Warrants:

Treasury Report – August

3. Recommendations to Hire as submitted by Buchanan Middle School Principal Shelby Beasley, Transportation Director Angela Port and Buchanan High School Principal Stacey DeMaio:

Recommended Employee	Title
Christin Taylor	BMS 5^th Grade ELA/Math Intervention Facilitator
Jennifer Perez	BMS 6^th/7^th Grade ELA Intervention Facilitator
Tammy Brun	Bus Driver
Paula Witherow	BHS Special Education

4. Staff Resignations as Submitted:

Ms. Tami Tomczak, Ottawa Elementary School’s Intervention Specialist

Ms. Tara Mabry, Ottawa/Moccasin Home-School Parent Liaison

CROSSING GUARD SERVICE AGREEMENT

Motion By K. Laesch, Seconded By J. DeVlaminck, The Board of Education approves the proposed Crossing Guard Agreements as agreed between the Buchanan Community Schools and City of Buchanan; effective for the 2019-2020 school year.

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

ADOPTION OF ATHLETIC STUDENT HANDBOOK UPDATE

Motion By K. Laesch, Seconded By S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education adopts the Buchanan Community Schools Athletic handbook update for the 2019-2020 school year as presented.

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) – RECOMMENDED MICHIGAN MERIT CURRICULUM CREDIT 2019-2020

Motion By J. DeVlaminck, Seconded By S. Tobler, The Board of Education approves the recommendation as submitted by CTE/BVA Director Mark Frey, to accept the recommended Michigan Merit Curriculum Credits for the listed CTE programs for 2019-2020.

Advanced Auto	Culinary
Web Design / Multimedia	Cosmetology
Business Management Administration	Sports Medicine
CISCO

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

CERTIFIED STAFF LEAVE REQUEST

By K. Laesch, Seconded By S. Tobler, The Board of Education grants unpaid leave to Deb Kline, Moccasin 2^nd grade teacher, from October 9^th, 2019 through October 11^th, 2019.

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

STUDENT DISCIPLINE: EXPULSION HEARING – STUDENT #533510

Motion By J. DeVlaminck, Seconded By R. Writer, The Board of Education adopts the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the administration has presented to the Board of Education, a recommendation concerning the expulsion of a student who was in violation of Buchanan School Board Policy #5530 on Monday, September 9^th, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the administration has notified the student and parent(s) involved of the accusations against the student, the recommendation of expulsion, and their rights to a hearing on this date; and

WHEREAS, this is the same policy violation as a previous expulsion for which the student was recently reinstated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

The Buchanan Board of Education hereby chooses to expel student #533510 permanently from attending Buchanan Community Schools effective immediately.

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WITH BAAMA (BUCHANAN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS & MEDIA ASSISTANTS)

Motion By J. DeVlaminck, Seconded By C. Lee, The Board of Education approves the agreement between BAAMA and Buchanan Community Schools for a 2-year agreement (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) as recommended by Tricia Lowery, Executive Director of Business and Operations.

ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, D. Wentworth, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, and S. Tobler

NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

K. Laesch welcomed everyone back to school and loved hearing of the Staff Recognition. She also commented about Moccasin Elementary School’s adorable announcements video.

NEXT BOARD MEETING

Monday, October 21st, 6pm @ Buchanan High School

ADJOURNMENT

6:22 pm