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#5213 — Motion by Jim Featherstone and
seconded by Phil Harmon to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October
12, 2009 and the Closed Session minutes of October 12.
President
Osterman noted that approving minutes (previous minutes also) would include
the closed session minutes if there were any. Ayes – 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried
#5214 — Motion by Phil Harmon and
seconded by Jim Featherstone to approve the agenda. President Osterman reported that the
order of presentations may be changed to start with Item 6B – Deur Speet donation to FPS. Ayes – 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
Presentations:
Representatives
from Deur Speet
presented a check in the amount of $5,500 for a donation to the new high
school. They had pledged giving $100
for every car they sold during the months of June through August and they sold
55 new cars.
Interim
Superintendent and Quest High School Principal Jim Hieftje presented Quest
High School seniors Jamie
Birmingham and Juana Mayo Board Recognition for completing MCC Summer Boot
Camp and achieving post-secondary credit while still enrolled at Quest High School. The Summer Boot camp was a program
sponsored during the summer by NCRESA.
Dr.
Lori Tubbergen Clark, Superintendent NCRESA,
presented her annual review to the Board.
She provided the Board copies of the newly formatted Annual Report
for 2008-09 as well as a series of charts reviewing by school district.
Jim
Hieftje, Interim Superintendent
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Reviewed the Pharmacy Technician Program
being offered at Quest and partnered with Michigan Works and Muskegon Community College. The classes run November through
February.
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Reported on the flu and noted the daily
tracking being done to monitor our district attendance. Mr. Hieftje provided charts showing the
drop in attendance during this last week.
He also reported on the information from the District Health
Department which has been posted to our web.
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The district is using a proactive approach
in the cleaning of buildings, training of the children, etc.
Bing Hanson Lake,
Director of Finance
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The budget presentation is on hold while the
district is waiting
to hear from
the state regarding the status of funding
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Reported she will be sending out information
to the Board on a weekly basis with updates
Board
Reports
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Curriculum Will
meet 10/30/09
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Finance Met
11/6/09—The annual audit report will be presented at the Nov. 9 Board
meeting by H & S Companies
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Policy Met 10/14/09—Chair Linda Blais sent
minutes to the Board for their review.
Bob Cassiday attended the meeting and presented his allergy
procedures. She also reported on the
recently attended conference in Lansing. She will be e-mailing a summary to Board
members.
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Personnel Met 10/19/09—minutes will be coming
shortly. Discussed Superintendent
Search. Board members should e-mail
Chair Jim Featherstone with input.
Committee supported additional $3,500 for “Full” Superintendent
Search. Information was included
with Board packet.
#5215 — Motion by Jim Featherstone and
seconded by Ed Wosinski to approve $3,500
additional to MASB for “Full” Superintendent Search. Ayes – 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#5216 — Motion by Matt Hendrie and seconded by Phil Harmon to approve District
Goals for 2009-10
1.
Implement a systemic technology plan
2.
Strengthen community connections
3.
Continue a concerted effort to position the
district for financial solvency given the current economic challenges
facing the state and local school districts
4.
Educating the whole child – focusing on
health and well-being
Ayes
– 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
#5217— Motion by Jim Featherstone and
seconded by Phil Harmon to go into
closed session at 8:14 p.m. in accordance with MCL 15.268 Sub-section 8(c) for
the purpose of collective bargaining strategy and 8(d) to consider the
purchase or lease of property. Roll call vote: Linda Blais, Karla
Gilliland, Jim Featherstone, Linda Blais, Ed Wosinski, Anita Osterman and Phil Harmon. Ayes – 7; Nays – 0. Motion carried.
Returned
to Open Session at 9:25 p.m.
BOARD
COMMUNICATION
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President Osterman asked Board to consider
changing election dates
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Ms. Osterman updated Board on Title I
complaint to State. Dan Slate, H & S Companies, investigated and
felt no evidence to support complaint.
#5218—
Motion by Phil Harmon and seconded by Jim Featherstone to adjourn the
meeting at 9:25 p.m. Ayes - 7; Nays
– 0. Motion carried.
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