The regular meeting of the Cass City Board of Education was called to order on June 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cass City High School Cafeteria by President Michelle Biddinger.
The members present were Teresa Rabideau, Michelle Biddinger, Catherine Kropewnicki, Danny Haag, James Turner, Randy Severance and Douglas Lautner. Also present were Superintendent Wilson, M.S. Principal Hartel, Campbell Principal Fernald and student representative Kyle Swanson.
It was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by Cathy Kropewnicki, that the minutes of the regular meeting held May 21, 2007, be approved as sent. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Danny Haag, seconded by James Turner, that the May bills in the amount of $154,008.92 be approved in their entirety. It was moved by Danny Haag, seconded by Teresa Rabideau, that the June bills in the amount of $290,450.66 be approved in their entirety. The motion carried unanimously
Public Participation - None
A curriculum update was presented by Facilitator, Elaine Howard. She reiterated to the Board the curriculum steps for consistent student achievement required by the State of Michigan for Math and Language Arts. Future expectations are to align and map the new K-7 science and K-8 social studies.
Letters of congratulations were sent to the following students:
Athletic All-Conference Recognition
Baseball - Brad Hartel – 1st Team
-Dereck Halasz, Lucas Varney, Austin Babich and Luke Newton – Honorable Mention
Softball -Courtney Rabideau – 1st Team
-Ashleigh Rabideau and Heather Moore – 2nd Team
-Amanda Langenburg, Megan VanVliet and Maddie Dooley – Honorable Mention
Girl’s Soccer - Danielle Delamarter – 2nd Team
- Caitlyn Rickett, Amanda Stevens, Katie Klco and Krysta Timko - Honorable Mention
A letter of appreciation, for a $500.00 mini grant from the Cass City Knights of Columbus, was postponed until the July meeting.
It was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by Danny Haag, that the monthly DS4848 budget report be accepted as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
The 2007/2008 Budget Committee has met. A list of their recommendations is in the Secretary’s Book.
IT Supervisor Lyle Severance requested a salary increase for assistant Britt Davis. It was moved by Danny Haag, seconded by Cathy Kropewnicki, to offer a salary rate of $13.00 per hour, plus benefits to Mr. Davis. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Severance also informed the Board of the need for a new telephone system. The Board will receive proposals and make a decision at the July board meeting.
Superintendent Wilson and the Board will review the Health Education Curriculum and take action on the project at the July board meeting.
Letters of resignation were received from the following staff members: Cathy Cooper/Stickney
and Linda Derfiny. The voluntary separation agreement is open until July 31, 2007. Therefore, no action was taken at this time.
It was moved by Danny Haag, seconded by Randy Severance, that the Board renew the following two (2) year contracts for staffing provided through the Thumb Education Services, Inc.
Janice Winter – In School Suspension Supervisor
Edlore Pasant – Special Projects Coordinator
Linda Bennett – District Bookkeeper
Etselene Dorland – Secretary to the Superintendent
The motion carried unanimously.
A bonding proposal to improve capital outlay projects was discussed. It was moved by Michelle Biddinger, seconded by Douglas Lautner, to give Superintendent Wilson permission to start the process to place the millage levies on the ballot for the 2007/2008 school year. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by Douglas Lautner, to approved the following
millage rates for the 2007/2008 school year.
18.00 for non-homestead property and 3.25 mills for the 1996 debt service. The motion carried unanimously. (A copy is in the Secretary’s book.)
It was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by Cathy Kropewnicki, to authorize Superintendent Wilson to solicit bids for the sale of one (1) used bus. The motion carried unanimously. (A copy of the bus specifications is in the Secretary’s Book.)
The Board thanked retiring member, Teresa Rabideau, for her many years of service to the community. She was given a C.C.P.S. Lifetime Activity Pass from the Board.
At 8:25 p.m. is was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by James turner, that the Board go
into executive session to discuss an attorney/client communication and teacher negotiations. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by Danny Haag, to return to open session. The motion carried unanimously. Having no further business, it was moved by Michelle Biddinger, seconded by Teresa Rabideau, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.