- FINAL NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING October 4, 2016 – 6:00 pm PLACE: KIND OF MEETING: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Conference Room Regular Arlene Rambush, John Sira, Dennis Poulin, Dean Shepard, John Knapp None L. Ford, B. Ellsworth, T. Reidell, R. Arnold, M. Catalina, S. Payne, S. Simonson, M. Reidell, A. Carey, S. Thomarie, C. Brown, W. Sweet, Leader Herald reporter, S, Sedon, J. Karbowski
Mr. Sira called the meeting order at 5:59 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Student Council Representative reported on the following: As per written report TV in hallway for announcements Soccer season finishing soon Pink Out games Wednesday and Friday 10/15 Domestic Violence Walk Fundraising season is underway Sr. dance very successful Tonight college application night
OPEN SESSION Shannon Payne and Christine Brown were present as Senior Class Advisors to present a revised itinerary for the senior trip. Dennis Poulin made a motion to approve the trip as presented. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. Autumn Carey and Shannon Thomarie were in attendance to present a proposal for a trip to Puerto Rico. The Board will discuss this further in executive session. Michele Reidell was also in attendance to present a trip to Hawaii over Easter break in 2017. The Board will discuss this further in executive session. John Karbowski was present a proposal to mandate all soccer athletes to wear concussion headgear beginning the 2017-2018 soccer season.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Arlene Rambush made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 6:42 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. with a motion from Dean Shepard and seconded by Arlene Rambush. The motion carried 5-0. 1
REGULAR MEETING The Board noted to trip leaders, Autumn Carey and Michele Reidell, that they would offer the school to provide a location for planning meetings, etc. in order to facilitate the organization of the trips to Puerto Rico and Hawaii but clearly stated that these are not “school sponsored” trips and that the Board’s approach will be “hands off” with regard to any details concerning them.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Ford reported to the Board on the following items: Started Mentor Program again for the 2016-2017 SY Book study notes from “Most Likely to Succeed” sent out Time to begin thinking about community forum Mr. McFarland reported on the following: As per written report MS STEM Club participating in competition Mrs. Reidell reported on the following: As per written report Mike Catalina reported on the following: As per written report Lead testing has been completed and are awaiting results from the lab Clock system took a hit during the last power surge and they now are not functioning properly Dean Shepard made a motion to approve the replacement of a new clock system. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0.
MINUTES Dennis Poulin made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting 9/13/16 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0.
TREASURER’S ITEMS Claims/Warrants John Knapp moved to approve Warrant #5 with the check amount totaling $376,365.87 for a grand total of $376,365.87. The motion was seconded by Dean Shepard and carried 5-0. Revenue Status Revenue Status report presented for information. Budget Status Budget Status report presented for information.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Board members gave brief overviews of the recent Buildings & Grounds; Policy Committee; and Education Committee meetings. 2
A Community Forum was scheduled for 11/3 at 6:30 in the gym.
CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Sira referred to a letter from Mr. Gant Ginter regarding the establishment of a Mountain Bike Club.
NEW BUSINESS John Knapp moved the following items of New Business for approval:
Shannon Fitzgerald as Webmaster Hillary Habla as Musical Choreographer Patty Wojcicki to Participate in Career Ladder Elaine Shumacher as Food Service Worker Substitute Proposal of Concussion Headband Beginning 2017-18 SY Coaches: John Karbowski-Boys Varsity Basketball; Dave Bush-Girls Varsity Basketball; Bill VanNostrand-Boys Volunteer Asst. Basketball Removal of Mindy Edwards as Teacher Collaborator for the 2016-17 SY Jaime Locorriere as 1:1 Special Ed Aide Effective 10/6/16 at Step 3 of the Support Staff contract
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Various items were included for information only.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Arlene Rambush made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 8:30 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. The Board came out of Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. with a motion from John Knapp and seconded by Arlene Rambush. The motion carried 5-0. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS None
CSE ITEMS Arlene Rambush made a motion to approve the following CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented: #3285. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. Dean Shepard made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. Respectfully Submitted, Laurie L. Groff, District Clerk 3