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Anita
Osterman, President, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#4775– Motion by Phil Harmon and seconded by Jim Featherstone to approve the minutes of the Board
meeting of August 13, 2007. Ayes – 5;
Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#4776– Motion by Jim Featherstone
and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the agenda for tonight’s
meeting. Ayes – 5; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
John Kingsnorth,
Superintendent, introduced our three new teachers: Nick Brown (Math/Science), Chris Gleason
(Math/Science) and Jason Collins (Math/English at Quest High School). He also introduced Scott Sherman, High
School Principal and Bob Cassiday, Pathfinder Principal (not in
attendance).
Dr. Kingsnorth reported to
the Board the purchase of property on Division Street for $14,000. The property will be used for additional
parking.
He also informed the Board
that Cary Trapp, School Nurse, will be leaving her position. The newly created opening has been
advertised in the newspaper, and we are currently accepting applications.
Superintendent Kingsnorth reported
that the “Welcome Back” for staff went very well. The staff meeting centered on 21st
Century Skills, Peak Training and Fremont Public Schools
becoming “World Ready.” Linda Blais
and Anita Osterman were in attendance.
Our new mission was announced:
Student Centered—Learning Focused—World Ready.
Jim Hieftje, Director of
Curriculum and Instruction/Quest Principal, addressed the Board regarding
the successful meeting August 23 of the School Improvement Teams—chairs and
principals attended with two new principals and two new chairs. Currently he is looking at sub groups and
NCLB.
Bing
Hanson Lake,
Director of Financial Services, informed the Board that the auditors are
finished at the Administration
Building. She also reported as in the past, we will
need to obtain a state aid note.
Part of
the reason for this is we
receive our State Aid over 11 months and there is no payment in
September. The amount we will borrow
this year is $1.5 million. The
resolution will be presented to the Board at the September 10 Board
meeting.
Ms. Hanson Lake also reported
that Pam Plotts, Food Service, came in with a Letter of Agreement and would
settle for 1% with a one-year contract (2007-08).
#4777 – Motion by Jim Featherstone
and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the addition of Action Item
H—Approve renewal of the Food Service Contract for one year (2007-08) with
a 1% wage increase. Ayes – 6; Nays –
0. Motion carried.
Since none of the committees met
since the last Board meeting, there were no committee reports.
Anita Osterman, President,
informed the Board of a letter written by Karla Gilliland to entire Fremont Public School staff. The letter of appreciation was signed by
each Board member and the Superintendent.
Letters will be placed in each employee’s mailbox this week.
#4778– Motion by Phil Harmon and seconded by Karla Gilliland to approve the 2007-08 Quest Handbook.
Ayes – 6; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#4779– Motion by Jim Featherstone
and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the recall of four teachers:
1)
Suella Bailey (Pine Street)
2)
Sharon Hawes (Pine Street)
3)
Ann Pettis (1/2 time Reading Recovery at
Pathfinder)
4)
Martha Kallenbach (Christian School
as time share and one hour at the Middle School)
Ayes – 6; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#4780 – Motion by Phil Harmon and seconded by Jim Featherstone to approve the purchase of new
textbooks in the amount of $67,919.72.
Ayes – 6; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
In response to the MI Merit
Curriculum, textbooks are needed for World History (9th grade),
Forensic Science (High School Science elective), Physical Science (9th
grade), Mathematics (6th-8th), Geometry (8th)
and Earth Science (8th thru High School).
#4781– Motion by Phil Harmon and seconded by Ed Wosinski to approve the purchase of property at
430 S. Division in the amount of $14,000. Ayes – 6; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#4782 – Motion by Jim Featherstone
and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the hiring of Jason Collins,
Math/English teacher, Quest High School, Step 2. Ayes – 6; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#4783 – Motion by Jim Featherstone
and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the purchase of Daisy Brook phone
system in the amount of $19,707.61.
Ayes – 6; Nays – 0. Motion
carried.
#4784 – Motion by Jim Featherstone
and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the 2007-08 High School Handbook. Ayes – 4; Nays – 3. Motion carried.
#4785 – Motion by Phil Harmon and seconded by Jim Featherstone to approve renewal of the Food
Service Contract for one year (2007-08) with a 1% wage increase. Ayes – 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
BOARD COMMUNICATION:
·
A schedule of Orientations and Open houses
throughout the district was distributed
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In September the Board will be voting on
attendance to the fall conference of MSBO
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The High School parking lot will receive a
final coat of asphalt 8/28/07.
·
Staff “Welcome Back” Breakfast was discussed
as it relates to the new Health Wellness policy.
·
A listing of current Schools of Choice
students was distributed to Board members.
·
School truancy was discussed
#4786– Motion by Linda Blais and seconded by Jim Featherstone to adjourn the meeting at 8:52
p.m. Ayes – 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
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