CLINTONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 23, 2015

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1 CLINTONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 23, 2015 President, Jason Davidson called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Conference Center then led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Members Absent: Also in Attendance: Absent: JASON DAVIDSON, President THOMAS EVILSIZER, Secretary MICHAEL SCOTT, Treasurer MICHAEL MANNING, Trustee LOIS MURRAY, Trustee BEVERLY LEWIS-MOSS, Trustee MARK TITUS, Vice-President Greg Green, Director of Secondary Education Joseph Ciaramitaro, Jr. III, Attorney Clara Jeffries, Executive Assistant George Sassin, Superintendent (excused) Jahya Dunbar, Student Board Representative (excused) Sydney Pylar, Student Board Representative (excused) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr. Scott supported by Mrs. Murray that the Board of Education approve the agenda as amended. Motion Carried Unanimously. MINUTES Motion by Mrs. Murray supported by Mr. Manning that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2015 as submitted. Motion Carried Unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Jessica Sears, Crossing Guard, medical documentation dated February 26, 2015; Christopher Ryan, Crossing Guard, dated March 4, 2015; Coleen Brunni, Middle School Girl s Assistant Track Coach, dated March 4, 2015; Timothy Montney, Custodian, dated March 4, 2015; Jodie Shell, Teacher, dated March 23, DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION S REPORT Greg reported on the following: Presented a certificate to Stacey Rose from Conquerors Church who came by the High School and asked what they could do to help. They have donated five calculators which cost $500 and will continue with other donations.

2 March 23, 2015/Page 2 Cathy LaMont, Principal of McGlinnen Elementary, gave her quarterly report as a focus school which will be sent to the Michigan Department of Education. They are doing MTSS Multi Tier Support System; professional development through the MISD; Superintendent s drop-out challenge; continuing check-in, check-out program 90% have achieved their goals. They are also working in concert with Rainbow Elementary and the MISD Consultant with small group intervention. They are also continuing with Kensington Church volunteers/mentors and from Wayne State University participation has grown. Cara Cottrell-Booms, Principal of Rainbow Elementary, gave her quarterly report they are working with three big ideas: o Balanced Literacy Curriculum using MTSS o Balanced Math giving pre and post math test to see where weaknesses are so they can work on those areas o Increase family community engagement with after-school activities, i.e. Valentine s Dance which had over 200 in attendance They are also using Wayne State volunteers/mentors, and doing classroom walk-thrus where teachers see what other classrooms are doing ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT PASRKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHT DID THE OWL EAT? Mrs. Karen Hessler, Principal of Parker Elementary, thanked the parents and staff for attending, and introduced the fourth grade teachers who will be presenting tonight Michael McGlinnen, Michelle Pachla, and Elaine Bronzovich. The students sang a song, explained what owls eat and then helped the Board of Education dissect an owl pellet. Recess Regular Meeting at 7:32 Reconvened Regular Meeting at 7:39 p.m. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Debbie Houser, community member plus Cafeteria Worker, wanted to talk in regards to Item #11 Food Service Contract Renewal. She would like the Board President to meet with them since they have some concerns. Mr. Davidson agreed to set up a date to meet. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MEA/NEA Local 1 Clintondale Education Association Agreement NEW BUSINESS CONSENT ITEMS - #1 through #9 (isolate #5) Motion by Mr. Evilsizer, supported by Mrs. Murray that the following consent items #1 to #4 and #6 to #9 be approved and isolate #5: Item #1 COMMITTEE/WORKSHOP MINUTES. Received and filed. Board Workshop Cafeteria March 2, 2015; Board Workshop High School/Middle School March 16, 2015; Finance Committee March 18, (forthcoming)

3 March 23, 2015/Page 3 Item #2 Approved an unpaid leave of absence for medical reasons for JESSICA SEARS, Crossing Guard, beginning February 26, 2015, per medical documentation submitted on February 26, Item #3 Approved the resignation of CHRISTOPHER RYAN, Crossing Guard, effective at the end of the day March 6, 2015, per his letter dated March 4, Item #4 Approved the resignation of COLEEN BRUNNI, Middle School Girl s Assistant Track Coach, effective immediately, per her letter dated March 4, Item #6 Approved GERRY POTTS as a crossing guard (TIER II), effective immediately, contingent upon approved physical, fingerprints and records check. Item #7 Approved MELISSA TAITE as a café helper (TIER II), effective immediately, contingent upon approved physical, fingerprints and records check. Item #8 Approved CAROLINA CHEDID-NADER as a Science Teacher at the My Virtual Academy Price Drive, contingent upon approved physical, records check and fingerprints. Item #9 Approved STANLEY SLAUGHTER, JR. as a Teacher of Record at the Creative Learning Center Warren, contingent upon approved physical, records check and fingerprints. Motion Carried Unanimously. For Information Only PESG Hires Approve COURTNEY DICKINSON as the High School Girl s Assistant Track Coach for the 2015 season, at a rate of pay of $2, (6% of Step 1 of the BA Salary Schedule). #5 RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT Motion by Mr. Scott, supported by Mr. Manning that the Board of Education approve the Resignation/Retirement of TIMOTHY MONTNEY, Custodian, effective at the end of the day March 31, 2015, per his letter dated March 4, Motion Carried Unanimously. NOTE: Tim has been employed by the District for 41 years. #1AD RESIGNATION Motion by Mr. Evilsizer, supported by Mrs. Murray that the Board of Education accept the Resignation of JODIE SHELL, Teacher, effective immediately as per her letter dated March 23, Motion Carried Unanimously.

4 March 23, 2015/Page 4 #10 TERMINATION Motion by Mr. Evilsizer, supported by Mrs. Murray that the Board of Education approve the Termination of DIANA MORRIS, Cafeteria Worker, effective immediately, due to the fact she never showed up for work.. Motion Carried Unanimously. #11 FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR Motion by Mrs. Murray, supported by Mr. Evilsizer that the Board of Education approve the Food Service Contract Renewal for the 2015/2016 school year with Chartwells. Motion Carried Unanimously. Note: This is the second year of a five-year contract. #12 AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BUREAU OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH ST. THECLA S Motion by Mr. Manning, supported by Mrs. Murray that the Board of Education approve the Agreement for Services with Bureau of Education & Research for St. Thecla s for on-site seminars at the cost of $9, as per the enclosed. Motion Carried Unanimously. Note: This will be paid by Title IIA Grant. #13- FORMAX AUTOSEAL FD 1402 BUSINESS OFFICE Motion by Mrs. Murray, supported by Mr. Scott that the Board of Education approve a Formax Autoseal FD 1402 (sealer) for the Business Office, in the amount of $3, from Macomb Duplicating Company as per the enclosed. Motion Carried Unanimously. #14 6 TH GRADE PROPOSAL Motion by Mr. Evilsizer, supported by Mr. Manning that the Board of Education approve the proposal to move the 6 th Grade from the Middle School to the Elementary Buildings for a two-year trial period effective for the 2015/2016 school year. Motion Carried Unanimously. NOTE: Mr. Green stated they have done extensive research, polls, and surveys not only with parents but staff as well. They also had a community meeting last week. The surveys showed 86% in favor of the move. There are educational benefits and the buildings have the capacity to handle the sixth grade returning. APPROVAL OF BILLS Motion by Mr. Scott supported by Mr. Manning that the list of bills be approved for the period ending March 13, Motion Carried Unanimously.

5 March 23, 2015/Page 5 Mr. Jason Davidson, Board President, stated the board members have the MISD Operating Budget for review and if they have any questions to please let him know since he will be attending the budget meeting of the MISD. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Evilsizer supported by Mr. Manning that the Board of Education adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion Carried Unanimously. Thomas A. Evilsizer, Secretary