MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
December 15, 2008
A regular meeting of the Munising Public Schools’ Boa rd of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the above date by Walter Loope, President.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Walter Loope, Dean Seaberg, Bryan Hill, Debra Fulcher, Shaun Hughes,
Michael Perron
MEMBERS ABSENT: Anne O’Neill
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Barbara Hase, Superintendent
Peter Kelto, HS/MS Principal
Elizabeth “Libby” Blank, Business Manager
VISITORS PRESENT: Susan Churill, Joni Flynn, Tim Flynn, Vernon Allen, Barbara Allen, Rod Gendron, Megan Graves, Jolene Hetherington, Michelle Hach, Andrea Polander
A motion was made by Bryan Hill and supported by Michael Perron that the minutes of the meeting held on November 17, 2008 be approved as submitted. Motion carried – all ayes.
The treasurer’s report was read showing account balances as of November 30, 2008 to be as follows: GENERAL FUND $1,130,366.12
DEBT RETIREMENT $ 311,816.13
A motion was made by Debra Fulcher and supported by Shaun Hughes that the treasurer’s report be approved as read. Motion carried – all ayes.
A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Debra Fulcher that the bills recommended for payment be approved for payment providing funds are available. Motion carried – all ayes.
TOTAL BILLS $580,017.00
LEGO LEAGUE PRESENTATION: The Lego League gave a presentation to the Board.
ALGER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD AGREEMENT: A motion was made by Shaun Hughes and supported by Michael Perron to approve the agreement between the Alger County Library Board and Munising Public Schools to assign the millage dedicated to public library Services to Munising Public Schools for the Munising School Public Library. Motion carried – all ayes.
SUMMER TAX RESOLUTION: A motion was made by Dean Seaberg and supported by Michael Perron to approve the annual summer tax resolution to impose a summer property tax levy to collect half of the school property taxes. Motion carried – all ayes.
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403(b) CONTRIBUTION PLAN DOCUMENT: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Bryan Hill to approve the Munising Public Schools 403(b) Contribution Plan Document. Motion carried – all ayes.
457(b) CONTRIBUTION PLAN DOCUMENT: A motion was made by Bryan Hill and supported by Dean Seaberg to approve the Munising Public Schools 457(b) Contribution Plan Document. Motion carried – all ayes.
THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Walter Loope to approve 403b ASP as the third party administrator for the Munising Public Schools 403(b) Contribution Plan. Motion carried – all ayes.
TEACHER MATERNITY LEAVE REQUEST: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Shaun Hughes to approve Michele Albright’s request for maternity leave and to borrow an additional 20 sick days. Motion carried – all ayes.
PURCHASE OR LEASE OF OFFICE COPIER: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Bryan Hill to purchase a Sharp brand copier for the Superintendent/Business Office from U.P. Office Equipment Systems. Motion carried – all ayes.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Shaun Hughes to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried – all ayes.
Walter L. Loope, President
Shaun Hughes, Secretary