04/12/2010
Gladwin Community Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
April 12, 2010
A. Call to Order:
The regular meeting of the Gladwin Board of Education was called to order by
President Paul Graveline at 7:30 p.m. in the Gladwin High School Library.
B. Roll Call:
1. Members present: Paul Graveline, Greg Alward, Jan Nixon, Kelly Gower, Ron Taylor, Jay Hoffman and Lisa Schwager.
Members absent: None.
2. Administrators present: Rick Seebeck, Julie Shearer, Kernie Gilliam, Linda Stodolak, Clair Wetmore, Dave Beyer, Joe Cote’, Marcene Damitz, Ruth Ann Joslin and Janet Nettleton.
A full house was in attendance at the meeting.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
C. Approval of the Agenda:
1. The agenda was approved as amended following the removal of J.2.d., Administrator Contracts, and replaced with 403B Vendor/Provider approval.
D. Approval of Minutes:
1. Ron Taylor moved, Kelly Gower seconded, to approve the following minutes as presented:
Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2010
Executive Session Minutes – March 8, 2010
Workshop/Special Meeting Minutes – March 22, 2010
Executive Session Minutes – March 22, 2010
Motion passed unanimously. Motion #1
2. DSIT/Curriculum Committee minutes of February 2010 were received and filed as presented.
E. Approval of Bills:
Following review, Kelly Gower moved, Greg Alward seconded, to approve the bills as presented:
Current: $44,630.46
Pre-paid Bills - $1,337,460.95
Construction Bills - $52,388.00
Motion passed unanimously. Motion #2
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F. Communications:
1) Presentation:
No presentations were made.
2) From the Public:
Vicki Willford read a letter to the Board expressing her concerns over possible support staff cuts and layoffs in the next school year.
Jerry Willford expressed his concerns over possible support staff cuts or layoffs in the 2010-2011 school year.
3) Board Members:
Jan Nixon reminded the Board to make their reservations thru Anna at Central Office for the upcoming Clare-Gladwin School Board meeting in Farwell on April 20, 2010.
4) Student Representative Report:
Caleb Hortop presented the following student representative report:
• Fundraising Events
• End of Year Picnic
• Student Council elections for 2011-2012
• Prom – Saturday April 17, 2010/Riverwalk
G. Administrators Reports:
Kernie Gilliam – High School
• 19.3 ACT Scoring (.03 above national average)
• PDO Day – “Poverty Effects on Student Grades” / Excellent
Program
• G-9 Academy / Third Period
o Last Year Retention / 43 student
This year retention – 6
Very pleased with outcome and other grades looking
for ways to support 10-11-12 grades.
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Linda Stodolak – High School
• Professional Development Program – Outstanding/Staff did an
excellent job
• Prom this Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Riverwalk
Clair Wetmore – Junior High
• Health Fair – Tuesday April 20, 2010
o Invitation extended to Sacred Heart and Skeels
• Band – State Competition
o Bay City Western – April 23, 2010
Dave Beyer – Junior High
• Professional Development
o Benchmark Assessments
• Track Season – Begins this week/Wednesday & Thursday
Joe Cote’ – Intermediate
• IOWA Testing / Activities
• Professional Development
o Benchmark Assessments
Marcene Damitz – Elementary
• Professional Development
o Benchmark Assessments
• Elementary Field Trips scheduled this week
o All Three grades
• Pre-school Registration
• Kindergarten Round Up – April 19, 2010
• United Way / Beaverton-Gladwin Challenge
• Fine Arts Night
Ruth Ann Joslin – Athletics
• Spring Sports
• Baseball/Softball Tourney
o Both second place finishes
• Dedication
o Wilmont Field
o Johnson Field
Brief Ceremonies
• Begin at 3:45 p.m. 4-13-2010
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• MHSAA – Eligibility Waiver
o District received a waiver approval for a move-in
• Spring Golf
• Junior High Track
Janet Nettleton – Food Service
• Farm to School / Produce
o Stone Cottage (Local vendor)
o Coordinating with health classes
• Staff Luncheon / Honoring retirees
• Food Service preparing Hot-Dogs
o Ball Fields re-dedication
H. Committee Reports:
a. No committee reports were submitted.
I. Superintendent’s Report and Recommendations
1. Information Items:
a. No information items were presented.
2. Discussion Matters:
a. No discussion matters were presented.
J.1. Old Business:
No old business was presented.
J.2. New Business:
Action Items:
a. Curriculum Adoption – 5th Grade Social Studies
Following review by Superintendent Seebeck, Greg Alward moved, Kelly Gower seconded, to offer final approval of the curriculum adoption of the 5th Grade Social Studies Alive! for 2010-2011. Motion passed unanimously. Motion #3
b. Curriculum Adoption – 6th & 7th Grade SEPUP Science
Following review by Superintendent Seebeck, Greg Alward moved, Lisa
Schwager seconded, to offer final approval of the curriculum adoption for 6th and 7th Grade Science SEPUP Program for 2010-2011. Motion passed unanimously. Motion #4
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c. Carrie Zeitz – Resignation
Kelly Gower moved, Greg Alward seconded to accept the resignation of
Pre-School teacher, Carrie Zeitz, effective March 11, 2010, as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. Motion #5
d. 403b Vendor/Provider
Following review, Lisa Schwager moved, Greg Alward seconded, to
approve Edward Jones as a 403b vendor/provider in the district, effective this date.
Motion passed unanimously. Motion #6
e. Food Service Restructuring Plan
Mr. Seebeck noted that Gordon Hopp from GFS (Gordon Food Service) has presented a proposal to the Support Services Committee regarding restructuring of our food service department. Mr. Hopp has been invited to attend the Board Workshop on April 26, 2010, and will make a program proposal to the full Board. No action is necessary at this time.
f. Coaching Recommendation
Following review by Athletic Director, Ruth Ann Joslin, Greg Alward moved, Kelly Gower seconded, to approve Emily Cote’ as the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach. Motion passed unanimously. Motion #7
The Board recessed at 8:00 p.m.
The Board re-convened at 8:03 p.m.
K. Other:
a. Closed/Executive Session- Negotiations:
Greg Alward moved, Lisa Schwager seconded, to go into closed executive regarding negotiations. Motion passed unanimously. Motion #8 The Board went into closed session at 8:03 p.m.
Greg Alward moved, Kelly Gower seconded, that the Board return to regular session. Motion passed unanimously. Motion #9 The Board returned to open session at 9:30 p.m.
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L. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Dated: April 12, 2010 __________________________________
Janet K. Nixon, Secretary
Gladwin Board of Education
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