The President Reese called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with invocation. Roll call was taken:

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1 Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting for The School District of the City of River Rouge, Wayne County, Michigan Held in the said offices of the Board of Education Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. The President Reese called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with invocation. Roll call was taken: Members Present: Members Excused: Members Absent: V. Dobbins, D. Harper, V. Reese, I. Wilson-Johnson None C. Cooper, D. Folks, K. Sabuda Consent Agenda Motion moved by Member Harper, supported by Member Dobbins to approve tonight s consent agenda for the financial statements only. Yeas: Members: Dobbins, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson Abstain: Members: None President Reese allowed Coach Parker this change in agenda to make his presentation. PRESENTATIONS Coach Corey Parker: Fundraiser opportunity. There are school districts that do not have athletic facilities such as our district. They have reached out to our program and the decision was made to create a KICK-OFF CLASSIC. This would be a good opportunity for us to raise funds and excitement for our district. Various schools would use Panther Stadium at the beginning of the football season. We would gain the gate and concession stand, no finances would be going out on the part of the district. Also, University of Michigan runs the M-PACK Program. Students athletes have success after their career is over, there are various networking possibilities, to determine who they are and what they would like to do after football. Through discussion with Supt. Coleman, we have created the R-PACK Program (River Rouge Professional and College Kick Start). This program would be in River Rouge giving our athletes an opportunity to be a part of national signing day, be a part of a college football program or if you are not signing, to go to a particular program to become a college, high school or youth league official. This program is sponsored by the NFL. They will also be able to go into sports medicine, athletic training, etc. You will be hearing and seeing more about this program. There was further information given to the board by Supt. Coleman and comments by Board. Member Folks arrived at 5:35 p.m. Member Cooper arrived at 5:43 p.m.

2 COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE None. FURTHER PRESENTATIONS Roderick Wallace Music Production Curriculum The music production lab will be utilized not only to electrify the interest of our students, but a deeper level, to utilize it to meet some of the common core requirements that can be a weakness to some of our students especially in math and science. Our goal is to take data to show that this program improved student achievement. A curriculum has been developed for this program. Principal Mokdad stated we are going to add other avenues for students in Performing Arts, along with music production, such as our TV studio. We want district to be an example of what an urban high school should look like. Superintendent Coleman made further statements on urban schools and the programs we had to delete and add for the students and community. He also stated we will need to put a cap on our student enrollment, creating a waiting list, to maintain the programs that will be the best for the academic growth of students, not just growing enrollment. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD Encourage all board members to participate in last recruitments dates, August 23 rd and August 30 th. Board needs to choose delegates for the convention. If you are interested, please see President Reese. Board Retreat which helped with the development of our board. We have also had a good orientation for board candidates. COMMITTEE REPORTS January Board Workshop Monday, January 5, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Scott Morrell of MASB will be the facilitator. SUPERINTENDENT S BULLETIN 5. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT POSITION Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Dobbins that the Board of Education approved the title change for Mrs. Alisa Berry-Brown to become Deputy Superintendent of the River Rouge School District, effective immediately. This title is to include all previously delegated contractual obligations. Yeas: Members: Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins 2

3 6. RETIREMENT MAXWELL MCDONALD Motion made by Member Wilson-Johnson, supported by Member Folks, that the Board of Education accepted the letter of retirement from Maxwell McDonald, Science Teacher, River Rouge High School, effective July 1, Best wishes extended from the Board. Yeas: Members: Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks 7. TEACHER RESIGNATION STEPHANIE TURNER Motion made by Member Cooper, supported by Member Harper, that the Board of Education accepted the letter of resignation from Stephanie Turner, ELA Teacher, River Rouge High School, effective immediately. Yeas: Members: Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper 8. TEACHER LAYOFF Motion made by Member Wilson-Johnson, supported by Member Folks, that the Board of Education approved the lay-off of Mr. Charles Hall, Social Studies Teacher, River Rouge High School, effective Tuesday, September 2, This lay-off is due to economic necessity/reorganization within the River Rouge School District. Superintendent Coleman gave explanation that there were four teachers for three positions (after the master schedule was completed, in the high school). Yeas: Members: Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese 9. TEACHER TERMINATION Motion made by Member Cooper, supported by Member Wilson-Johnson, that the Board of Education approved the termination of employment for Mr. Damon DeBose due to expiration of teacher certification effective immediately. Yeas: Members: Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson 3

4 10. RESOLUTION/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT LANG Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Folks, that the Board of Education approved the executed settlement agreement and resignation; withdrawal of the tenure charges; and resolution accepting the resignation for Andrea Lang, effective August 20, Yeas: Members: Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper 11. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, RRHS Motion made by Member Dobbins, supported by Member Harper, that the Board of Education approved the employment Mr. Roderick Wallace as the Assistant Principal of River Rouge High School effective Tuesday, August 5, 2014 with a salary of $80,000.00, along with incentives and benefits. This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required documentation and results of the physical, drug screen, 1230B and criminal records check that are required for employment in the River Rouge School District. Yeas: Members: Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins 12. TEACHER RECALL Motion made by Member Dobbins, supported by Member Harper, that the Board of Education approved the recall of the following teachers to the River Rouge School District effective immediately: NAME ASSIGNMENT BUILDING LOCATION Maureen McDiarmid Teacher (Science) River Rouge High School Matthew Theisen Teacher (Math) River Rouge High School Superintendent Coleman stated the above teachers were laid-off at the beginning of the school year. Once the master schedule was created, and the retirement of Mr. McDonald, it allowed for them to be recalled to employment. Yeas: Members: Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks 4

5 13. TEACHER EMPLOYMENT Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Dobbins, that the Board of Education approved the following candidates as employees of the River Rouge School District, effective Wednesday, August 27, 2014: NAME LOCATION ASSIGNMENT SALARY Ana Marie Ferguson Ann Visger 1 st Grade Teacher $48,047 w/benefits Amber DeGayner RRHS French Teacher $38, w/benefits Melanie Slank RRHS Science $38, w/benefits The positions are contingent upon the successful completion of all required documentation and results of the physical, drug screen, 1230B and criminal records check that are required for employment in the River Rouge School District. Yeas: Members: Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper 14. BOYS SOCCER COACH Motion made by Member Cooper, supported by Member Wilson-Johnson, that the Board of Education approved the employment of Mr. Joseph Schwartz as the Boys Soccer Coach with a stipend of $2, for the school year. Yeas: Members: Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese 15. MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUCTOR Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Wilson-Johnson, that the Board of Education approved the contract employment of Travis Fulwood-Beane as the Music Production Instructor for the River Rouge High School at an hourly rate of $25.00 without benefits. This position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required documentation and results of the physical, drug screen, 1230B and criminal records check that are required for employment in the River Rouge School District. Per Deputy Superintendent Berry-Brown, he is scheduled to work 7 hours (6 hours and a prep) daily. 5

6 Yeas: Members: Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson 16. MCJROTC TRIP Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Folks, that the Board of Education approved, after the fact, for the following students to travel to Fitchburg, Massachusetts for the Cyber STEM (Cyber Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics) Camp, departing on Wednesday, July 23 rd and returning Tuesday, July 29, Gun y Sgt. will present the outcome at the next board meeting. Yeas: Members: Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper. 17. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM CAMP Motion made by Member Cooper, supported by Member Dobbins, that the Board of Education approved for the River Rouge High School Football Team, along with Coach Parker, to travel to Bangor, Michigan, departing on Sunday, August 17 th and returning on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, to conduct their annual football camp, after the fact. Yeas: Members: Folks, Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins 18. ANNUAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Reese, that the Board of Education approved the following companies or individuals for the school year. NAME OF BUSINESS/PERSONNEL Lusk & Albertson Abraham & Gaffney Mark Pruneau or Phil Campbell TYPE OF SERVICE Legal Firm Auditors Posting of Meetings Yeas: Members: Harper, Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks 6

7 19. RESOLUTION PILOT ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM Motion made by Member Harper, supported by Member Cooper, that the Board of Education approved the Resolution regarding the Pilot Alternative Education Program in the River Rouge School District effective August 20, Superintendent Coleman read for the record, the entire resolution. After questions from the board, Supt. Coleman stated there will be quarterly updates to the board. There was further discussion and questions between the board members and Superintendent. Yeas: Members: Reese, Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper 20. MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION Motion made by Member Cooper, supported by Member Harper, that the Board of Education accepted the Michigan High School Athletic Association Resolution for the school year. Yeas: Members: Wilson-Johnson, Cooper, Dobbins, Folks, Harper, Reese ANNOUNCEMENT OF SIG III AWARD Superintendent Coleman presented to the Board of Education the awarding of the Cohort 3 - SIG III Grant for the Ann Visger Elementary School in the amount of $1,999, (multiplied by 3 just under $6 million dollars). Thanks was extended to the Administration and the Committee for the hard work for the commitment in making this happen. President Reese announced the 70 th Anniversary of the Telegram on August 31 st. The tickets are $50.00 with a program booklet in which you may purchase an ad. The district purchased a table and all board members are invited to attend. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE AND ADMINISTRATORS Principal Emery made comments on behalf of Ann Visger Elementary School. 7

8 New employee at Ann Visger made comments, thanking the board. Charlie Roddis spoke on the SIG Audit that was held the week prior to board meeting. It went well. Chalena Beasley gave an update on the trainings that were held for staff. Alisa Berry-Brown spoke on changes that were made in the Title Budgets, due to cuts that have occurred in the last two years. Edward Hejka gave comments regarding the professional development, Capturing Kids Hearts. He also asked the question if the district received a waiver regarding the replacement of the principal at Ann Visger Elementary due to the SIG Grant. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Member Wilson-Johnson, supported by Member Dobbins, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Yeas: Members: Cooper, Dobbins, Harper, Reese, Sabuda, Wilson-Johnson Respectfully submitted, Dr. Ingrid Wilson-Johnson, Secretary River Rouge Board of Education IWJ:ap 8