PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Plymouth, Michigan. BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 23, 2016

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1 PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Plymouth, Michigan BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 23, 2016 The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the E. J. McClendon Educational Center, 454 S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, Michigan, President Crouch called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01p.m. in the boardroom. Present: Members Barrett, Borninski, Crouch, Maloney, Paton, and Siegrist Absent: Member Kehoe Administrators Present: Ms. Monica Merritt, Interim Superintendent Ms. Pamela Anstey, Interim Superintendent, Business & Operations Mr. Nicholas Brandon, Director, Communications Other Present: Ms. Joanne Maliszewski, The Observer Newspapers Member Crouch led the Pledge of Allegiance. Adoption of the Agenda/Approval of Consent Agenda: Action Item # : It was moved by Member Paton and seconded by Member Barrett to adopt the Agenda and the Consent Agenda as presented. The Consent Agenda consisted of Leaves, Resignations and Retirements, New Hires, Field Trips and the minutes from the February 6, 2016 Special Meeting, February 8, 2016 Special Meeting and the February 9, 2016 Regular Meeting. Leaves Valerie Said (0.8) Music Secondary, Salem H.S. Child Care Leave of Absence effective for the school year Resignations Shane Gowdy Resource Room, Bird Elementary Resignation effective February 23, 2016 Retirements Kenneth Krick Language Arts, West M.S. Retirement from Leave of Absence effective April 1, 2016 William O Connor III Social Worker (home school), Isbister Retirement effective February 19, 2016 New Hires: Katherine Marquart (0.9) Math Intervention Teacher Farrand/Field Elementary

2 Amanda McNamara Elementary ASD Teacher Tonda Elementary Joshua Skelly Math Intervention Teacher Eriksson Elementary Approval of Meeting Minutes The Special Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2016, Special Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2016 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2016, were approved as presented. Approval of Overnight Out of State Field Trips MHSAA Wrestling State Champ, Palace of Auburn Hills, grades 9-12, Canton High School Robotic District Competition, Standish Central H.S., Standish, MI, grades 9-12, Canton High School MHSAA Swim Competition, Holland Aquatic Center, Holland, MI, grades 9-12, Canton High School Gymnastic State Meet, Rockford, MI, grades 9-12, Canton High School Student College visits in Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN and Montgomery AL, grades 10-12, P-CEP Health Occupations Conference and Competition, Acme, MI, grades 9-12, Canton High School State Leadership Conference, Acme, MI, grades 9-12, P-CEP Ayes: Members Barrett, Borninski, Crouch, Maloney, Paton, and Siegrist Nays: None The motion was carried 6-0. Celebrating Success Member Barrett presented the V.I.P. Award to Laurie Aren, Director of Family and Community Ministries for the Salvation Army, and Andrea Hug, President of the Parent School Council. Ms. Aren collected over 150 boxes of school supplies to be distributed to each of our schools. Ms. Hug, with the help of many Parent School Council volunteers, organized the distribution of the school supplies. Learn Prepare Thrive News Board Members offered closing comments regarding various events, programs, and miscellaneous activities throughout the district. Board Committee Reports/Action *Administrative Liaison to the Board Committee Meetings will be held at the E. J. McClendon Educational Center Finance and Operations Committee Patrick Kehoe, Chair; *Pamela Anstey Member Paton stated the next Finance and Operations meeting will be on February 26, 2016 at 8 a.m. at the E. J. McClendon Educational Center. Communication, Legislation & Partnerships Committee (CLP) - John Barrett, Chair, *Nicholas Brandon Member Barrett stated the CLP met on February 22, Ms. Kathy Merry, Executive Director for Legislative Affairs at Wayne RESA was also in attendance. There was discussion on the list of proposed legislation bills impacting public education. There was also discussion on HB 4388 which would allow sinking funds to be used for security and technology as well as building repairs, the proposed Wayne County Enhancement Millage, and discussion on how to expand communication efforts to market the strengths of our district.

3 Policy Committee Kim Crouch, Chair; *Kurt Tyszkiewicz Member Crouch stated the Policy Committee met on February 23, 2016, 4 p.m. There was discussion on finalizing the expulsion check list, reviewed the first draft of bring your own device policy, and reviewed the athletic and extra-curricular transportation policy. The next meeting Policy Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 4 p.m. Student Performance and Achievement Committee (SPA) Kate Borninski, Chair; *Kay Elaster Member Borninski stated the committee met on February 10, There was a presentation on the early childhood programs, a presentation on Rubicon Atlas and information provided on some of the supports for the title schools. Ad Hoc Bond Oversight Committee Michael Siegrist, Chair; *Pamela Anstey Member Siegrist stated the committee is preparing to look at the next round of projects for the 2013 Bond, Series II. Next meeting date is to be determined. Educational Excellence Foundation Report (EEF) Kate Borninski No report. President s Report President Crouch spoke on a meeting with Canton Township supervisor Phil LaJoy to discuss ways to get institutions like the township more invested in the schools. She stated the Board will work with other institutions in our community such as the Chambers, on ways to better partner. Citizens Comments: P-CCS teachers Julie Wilson, Kathy Meyers, Lora Jarvi, Rebecca Harrison, Rebecca Kraft, Christie Piastowski, Scott Milam, and counselors Gretchen Sartori and Nan Hansen offered various comments regarding the PCEA contract and reinstating steps. Peggy Bica, realtor, spoke on teacher support for fair wages. Stacey Collins spoke on In-District Transfers/PRA s. Daniel Sabo spoke on the previous Starkweather School. Dr. David Sengstock, Dr. Jodie Sengstock, Dr. David Szaraz, Janette Saliba and students Nathan Veit, Mikey Curtis, Jona Cera and Connor Stacey spoke on school start times. Administrative Reports/Recommendations Superintendent s Report Ms. Monica Merritt Consider Approval of Resolution on Naming of Salem Pool (first reading) Ms. Merritt and Kim Villarosa, Salem High School principal, spoke on the first reading of a resolution to name the Salem High School Natatorium Charles E. Olson Natatorium. Coach Olson has been at Salem High School for 45 years, serving as a physical education teacher and as the head coach of both the boys and girls swim and dive programs. Ms. Merritt stated that the process will be to have two months for the community and Board to provide feedback and gather input on the naming of the Salem pool and to return in two months to take action. Mr. Dave Workman, a 1984 Salem graduate also spoke on Coach Olson mentioning the impact he has made on many individuals and families in the district. Ms. Merritt spoke on the spoke on the custodial issues ongoing throughout the district. The custodial issues are a high priority and administration is working together for accountability to determine what is required for clean schools. One of the plans is to implement the School Dude system which will allow all employees to enter work orders on an individual basis if they choose.

4 Member Maloney asked to see the evaluation instrument and check lists which gave the high ratings to school cleanliness in the report presented at the December 8, 2015 Board meeting. Member Borninski asked if teachers were consulted about the School Dude system and if they would be required to use it. Ms. Merritt stated they would not be required to use it. Teaching and Learning Resolution on School of Choice (first reading) Resolution to Approve the Enrollment of Non-Resident Students of P-CS Employees for the School Year (first reading) Ms. Merritt and Mr. Brandon gave a presentation on the P-CCS School of Choice Proposal for the school year. The proposal includes: 250 Seats open for Kindergarten through 5 th Grade in Wayne County o 6 th through11 grade a minimum of 1 set per grade level with siblings of School of Choice applicants given preference o Similar to previous years, no additional FTE will be created P-CCS Non-Resident Employee Program o Kindergarten through 8 th grade: If space is available, staff may choose elementary or middle school building o 9 th 12 th grade students are randomly assigned at P-CEP Intra-District Resident Transfer Program Will Continue o Same process and criteria as program o Intra-District transfers for open seats will be considered before School of Choice placements are made Member Siegrist suggested looking at the charter schools in the area to see when they open and close their enrollment and time our enrollment with the charters. He stated he is also willing to do exit interviews to families who have chosen to send their students elsewhere. Member Maloney asked what the plan is to define what market share is. Ms. Merritt stated our market share is residents living within the boundaries of our district. He also asked to see the data on the feedback from the parents who left P-CCS for charter schools from a meeting with the Blue Ribbon Panel focus group. Ms. Merritt agreed to present that information during a marketing presentation at a future meeting. Member Maloney stated he feels opening up the borders is a mistake and feels there is better ways to balance the budget. Member Barrett feels not having School of Choice when we are surrounded by other districts who open their borders, would be negligent. Member Paton made a motion to amend the resolution for School of Choice to allow for ten (10) seats for the 9 th and 10 th grade IB program. Member Barrett supported. Finance and Operations Pamela Anstey Grandstand Project Update Ms Anstey spoke on the grandstand replacement work at P-CEP which will begin on March 7 th. Completion will be on August 1, 2016.

5 It was moved by Member Paton and seconded by Member Barrett to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Ayes: Members Barrett, Borninski, Crouch, Maloney, Paton, and Siegrist Nays: None The motion was carried 6-0. President Crouch adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:49 p.m. Katherine Borninski Secretary, Board of Education *Approved at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on March 8, 2016