KALKASKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 12, 2011
Board of Education Room
315 S. Coral Street, Kalkaska, Michigan
Members Present: Jim Peters, Larry Fields, Lawrence Barber, Terry Thomas, John S. Rogers
Absent: Robert Dunn, Mike Gaylord
Others Present: Superintendent Lee Sandy, Business Manager Mary Scobey, Food Service Director Molly Dalton
President Jim Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of/Amendments John S. Rogers made a motion, Larry
To the Agenda Fields supported that the agenda be approved as presented.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
(112-023) Approval of Minutes Larry Fields made a motion, Terry Thomas
supported that the minutes from the August 8, 2011 regular meeting be approved.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
(112-024) Consideration of Terry Thomas made a motion, Larry Fields
Manifest of Bills supported that General Fund bills in
and Payment Thereof the amount of $995,537.60 be approved.
AYES: Jim Peters, Larry Fields, Lawrence Barber, Terry Thomas
NAYS: John S. Rogers
MOTION CARRIED (4-1)
(112-025) Payment of John S. Rogers made a motion, Lawrence
QSCB Series A Bond Barber supported that QSCB Series A Bond
Fund Bills Fund bills in the amount of $1,501,621.67 be approved.
AYES: Jim Peters, John S. Rogers, Larry Fields, Lawrence Barber, Terry Thomas
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
(112-026) Payment of John S. Rogers made a motion, Larry Fields
QZAB Series B Bond supported that QZAB Series B Bond fund
Fund Bills bills in the amount of $1,189,424.61 be approved.
AYES: Jim Peters, John S. Rogers, Larry Fields, Lawrence Barber, Terry Thomas
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
Recognition of Persons Mrs. Rachelle Cummings addressed the
Wishing to Address Board regarding recycling efforts at
The Board Rapid City Elementary School.
Mrs. Anja Stoldt addressed the Board regarding Rapid City PTA efforts to provide fresh fruit to students.
Mrs. Dot Dingman addressed the Board regarding parking directions at Birch Street Elementary School.
Mrs. Nancy Grody addressed the Board regarding programs for academically gifted students.
Mr. Robert Hall addressed the Board regarding Biblical history curriculum as an option in the district.
Report Items
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Lee Sandy provided a report to the Board regarding school operations.
Construction Report The Board heard a report from Mr. Sandy on construction progress.
Food Service Report Mrs. Molly Dalton provided a report on nutritional guidelines for the food service program.
Discussion Items
Maintenance Barn/Fencing The Board and Mr. Sandy discussed plans for a new maintenance barn and fencing for the athletic fields. A committee will be appointed for the maintenance building issue, and Mr. Sandy will seek bids for fencing.
Staff Hires The Board discussed recommended hires.
Board Meeting Date The Board discussed changing the November meeting date from the 14th to the 7th.
Action Items
(112-027) Approval of Hires John S. Rogers moved, Terry Thomas supported that the Board approves the hiring of Mr. Jeremiah Hoover and Ms. Heather Jordan for Kalkaska Middle School teaching positions, based upon the recommendations of Principal Mrs. Diane Swoverland and the interview team, as well as the hiring of Mr. Cory Heier for the position of part-time Title I teacher at Rapid City Elementary, based upon the recommendation of Principal Mrs. Arica Zenner and the interview team. Said assignments are on a probationary basis.
AYES: Jim Peters, John S. Rogers, Larry Fields, Lawrence Barber, Terry Thomas
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
(112-028) Change of Meeting Date Terry Thomas made a motion, Larry Fields
supported that the Board changes the November, 2011 regular meeting date from Nov. 14 to Nov. 7, to begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Room.
AYES: Jim Peters, John S. Rogers, Larry Fields, Lawrence Barber, Terry Thomas
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
Recognition of Persons None
Wishing to Address the Board
(112-029) Adjournment Lawrence Barber moved, Larry Fields
supported that the meeting be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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Terry Thomas, Secretary