The regular meeting of the Cass City Board of Education was called to order on June 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., in the Cass City High School Cafeteria by President Douglas Lautner.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Douglas Lautner, Craig Bellew, James Turner, Randy Severance, James Veneziano, Sloane Stimpfel and David Osentoski.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Hartel, HS Principal Daniels, MS Principal Markel, Campbell Elementary Principal Fernald and CCPS Business Manager Berlin.
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by James Turner, that the agenda be approved with the following changes. Item II., I.-5 under new business was deleted and items I., G.-1 and 3 were moved to I., 2 new business. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by James turner, seconded by Randy Severance, that the regular board meeting and the closed session meeting minutes held on May 24, 2010, the June 14th special board meeting/retreat and the finance committee review minutes held on June 23rd be approved as sent. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. (Copies are in the Secretary’s book.)
It was moved by James Veneziano, seconded by James Turner, that the bills in the amount of $238,673.45 be approved in their entirety. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. (A copy is in the Secretary’s book.)
Recognition and Presentations:
Superintendent Hartel informed the Board that the AYP (adequate yearly progress) and state school report card results are in for Campbell Elementary and the middle school. Both schools received A’s.
The Board recognized retiring board member Randy Severance. Mr. Severance has served on the CCPS Board of Education for sixteen (16) years.
C.C.E.A. President, Mary Keroson, briefed the Board on the recent 7th grade Chippewa Landing field trip funded by grants from the Cass City PTO and Thumb Nature Areas. (A copy is in the Secretary’s book.)
Public Participation:
Cass City resident, Dan Ball requested information from the Board regarding bond money, evaluating the janitorial services and placing public participation at the end of the agenda.
Reports and Communications:
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Craig Bellew, that the school calendar for the 2010/2011 school year be approved as presented. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. (A copy is in the Secretary’s book.)
Unfinished Business:
Discussion on the use of remaining bond dollars was heard. It was moved by James Turner, seconded by Craig Bellew, that the excess be used to replace the roofs on Campbell Elementary and the early child- hood education center, as well as exterior building repairs to also be completed. The motion carried six (6) to 0. Douglas Lautner abstained. (Copies are in the Secretary’s book.)
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by James Veneziano, to approve a request from the Upper Thumb Bowling Program to establish bowling as a club sport, which will follow the same athletic rules as other high school sports, for a one (1) year trial basis. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
New Business:
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the monthly budget (DS4868) be accepted as presented. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. (A copy is in the Secretary’s book.)
Tim Berlin, CCPS Business Manager presented the amended 2009/2010 and the adopted 2010/ 2011 school budgets. It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Craig Bellew, to accept the revised 2009/2010 budget as amended. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. It was also moved by James Turner, seconded by Randy Severance, to approve the initial 2010/2011 general fund budget. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. (Copies are in the Secretary’s book.)
Millage levies for the 2010/2011 will continue at 18.00 mills for non-homestead property and 3.25 mills for the 1996 debt service.
After discussion, new policy language modifications for approving/paying of bills and expenditures were postponed until a later date.
NEOLA, Inc representative, Wayne Peters, shared with the Board a plan for updating and revising the district’s policy book. It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the Northeast Ohio Learning Associated be engaged for the development of bylaws and policies for CCPS at an initial cost of $8,350, with an annual charge of approximately $1,800 for updates. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. (Information is in the Secretary’s book.)
The following staff resignations were accepted, effective July 1, 2010.
Campbell Elementary Staff
It was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by James Veneziano, that the resignation from Rosemary Bushong be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by James Turner, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the resignation from Donna Emerson be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by James Turner, that the resignation from Brenda Fulcher be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by James Turner, that the resignation from Linda Guza be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by James Veneziano, that the resignation from Jeanine McGee be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Randy Severance, seconded by David Osentoski, that the resignation from Linda Rose be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by James Veneziano, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the resignation from Yvonne Sherman be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by Randy Severance, that the resignation from Shirley Tuckey be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by David Osentoski, that the resignation from Nancy Walker be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Sloan Stimpfel, seconded by Craig Bellew, that the resignation from Mary Lou Cooper (para pro) be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by James Veneziano, that the resignation from Karen Turner (para pro) be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
Middle School Staff
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by David Osentoski, that the resignation from Judy Brown be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by James Turner, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the resignation from Kay McCrea be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
High School Staff
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by David Osentoski, that the resignation from Joe Guza be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by James Veneziano, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the resignation from James Hobbs be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Craig Bellew, that the resignation from Judy Hoelzle be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by James Turner, seconded by James Veneziano, that the resignation from Connie Iwankovitsch be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by David Osentoski, that the resignation from Cheryl Kilbourn be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the resignation from Donna Dorland (bus driver) be accepted with regrets. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
The date for the July 2010 organizational meeting was discussed. It was moved by Douglas Lautner, seconded by Sloane Stimpfel, that the Board meet on July 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
At 9:03 p.m., it was moved by Craig Bellew, seconded by Randy Severance, that the regular board meeting be adjourned. All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.