LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Minutes
Annual Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2009
7:00 p.m. – Leslie High School Board Room
The regular meeting of the Board of CALL MEETING
Education of the Leslie Public Schools,
Ingham and Jackson Counties, Michigan,
was called to order by Superintendent
Corey Netzley at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: William Myers
Randy Sherrell
Mary Crowl
Pat Fogg
Adrienne Bigg
Tim Carroll
Eric Isham
Members absent: None
Administrator(s)
present: Corey Netzley, Superintendent
Others: Bruce Barbour Maureen Packer
Scott Farley Connie Smith
Troy James Marie Stock
Scott Blankinship John Denney
Tamie Dodge Jennifer Shuster
Megan Casper Ed Schmidt
Jeff Manthei Kristen Hawkins
John Phillips Margaret Butski
Marcy Thayer Kristin Phillips
Carol Franz Kelly Eisele
Cam Corts
Pledge of Allegiance given.
COMMENTS AND/CONCERNS OF CITIZENS PRESENT:
Mary Crowl, 2351 Olds Rd., Leslie,
apologized for the delivery of comments
made at the December Board meeting,
but said she will continue to advocate
for the children of Leslie Public Schools.
January is School Board Recognition Month.
Superintendent Corey Netzley read a
letter of appreciation recognizing
Board members for the hundreds of
hours they dedicate to this community’s
children.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by M. Crowl CONSENT AGENDA
that the Board of Education approve the
amended January 12, 2009 Agenda (remove
X. Closed Session); Minutes of December 8,
2008 regular meeting (open and closed);
Minutes of December 15, 2008 special meeting
(open and closed); the 2009 Leslie Board of
Education By-Laws as shown in Enclosure #1
be authorized with the Attached Resolution
appearing with the Minutes of this meeting;
the enclosed Fund Investment, Safekeeping of
Investments, Telephone and Wire Transfers,
and Documentation of Investment Quote
Procedures as shown in Enclosure #2 be
authorized to appear with the Minutes of
this meeting; the School District Legal
Reference, as shown in Enclosure #3 be
authorized with such legal reference being
attached to the Minutes of this meeting;
the Leslie Board of Education General Functions
Resolution as shown in Enclosure #4 be
authorized and become a part of the Minutes
of this meeting; the Independent Bank South
Michigan as depository for various funds of
the Leslie Public Schools and to authorize
signatures of the personnel as shown in
Enclosure #5; the Michigan School District
Liquid Asset Fund as a depository for various
funds of the Leslie Public Schools and to
authorize signatures of the personnel as shown
in Enclosure #6; the Homestead Savings Bank as
a depository for various funds of the Leslie
Public Schools and to authorize signatures of
the personnel as shown in Enclosure #7; the
Mason State Bank as depository for various funds
of the Leslie Public Schools and to authorize
signatures of the personnel as shown in Enclosure
#8; the bills in the amount of $965,227.50 be
approved for payment as presented. Vote: ayes 7,
nays 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by P. Fogg ELECTION OF
to nominate Randy Sherrell for President. OFFICERS
Moved by W. Myers, supported by A. Bigg (President)
to close nominations for the office of
President. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 0 abstention 1 (R. Sherrell).
Motion carried.
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Vote on nomination of Randy Sherrell
for President: ayes 6, nays 0, absent 0,
abstention 1 (R. Sherrell). Motion carried.
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by T. Carroll (Vice President) to nominate William Myers for Vice President.
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by A. Bigg
to close nominations for the office of
Vice President. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 0, abstention 1 (W. Myers). Motion carried.
Vote on nomination of William Myers
for Vice President: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 0, abstention 1 (W. Myers).
Motion carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by A. Bigg (Secretary) to nominate Tim Carroll for Secretary.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by P. Fogg
to close nominations for the office of
Secretary. Vote: ayes 7, nays 0,
absent 0, abstention 0. Motion carried.
Vote on nomination of Tim Carroll for Secretary:
ayes 6, nays 0, absent 0, abstention 1
(T. Carroll). Motion carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by T. Carroll (Treasurer) to nominate Mary Crowl for Treasurer.
Moved by A. Bigg, supported by W. Myers
to close nominations for the office of
Treasurer. Vote: ayes 7, nays 0,
absent 0, abstention 0. Motion carried.
Vote on nomination of Mary Crowl for
Treasurer: ayes 7, nays 0, absent 0,
abstention 0. Motion carried.
President Sherrell appointed the following listed APPOINTMENT OF
Board members to the standing committees named: BOARD COMMITTEES
Building and Grounds Committee/Committee of the Whole:
Bill Myers, Randy Sherrell, Mary Crowl
Finance Committee/Committee of the Whole:
Bill Myers, Randy Sherrell, Mary Crowl
Superintendent Evaluation Committee:
Randy Sherrell, Pat Fogg, Tim Carroll
Health Committee:
Tim Carroll, Adrienne Bigg
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District Advisory Team:
Adrienne Bigg
Alternate: Mary Crowl
Leslie Area Educational Foundation:
Mary Crowl
Alternate: Eric Isham
Ingham School Officers Association:
Tim Carroll
Alternate: Mary Crowl
MASB Legislative Relations Network
Eric Isham
CORRESPONDENCE:
School Law Notes; correspondence from the
Ingham Intermediate School District;
School Equity Caucus minutes; Thank You
notes from the Betty Wright family;
Michigan Education Report; and several
newspaper articles were distributed
as informational items.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: (Consideration and/or Action)
Student Achievement Update
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Bruce Barbour presented a monthly report
on student achievement and professional
development initiatives.
Middle School Reading/Writing Initiatives
in place. He also reported on achievement scores
compared to state averages in the areas of reading,
writing and ELA.
Building and Grounds Committee
January 12, 2009 meeting
Facility Director Troy James summarized
the water damage to the high school after a
sprinkler burst on Christmas Eve Day. He
presented a prioritized list of facility
needs. Tamie Dodge presented technology
needs.
Budget Update
Finance Director Scott Blankinship
showed a pod cast from State Superintendent
of Schools Mike Flanagan entitled
“Eliminate the Static Cling.”
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Activities at Woodworth
Woodworth Elementary School
Principal Maureen Packer reviewed
the recent activities at Woodworth.
A backpack program has been
started where identified at-risk
students take a backpack filled
with non-perishable food home
for the weekend. This program
is funded through a grant awarded
to the Mid-Michigan Food Bank.
Study Tables/Improvement Honor Roll
High School Principal Jeff Manthei
said an average of 8 or 9 students are
using the study tables. Middle School
intern teachers are at the study tables.
The progressive improvement honor roll
recognizes high school students who have
brought their grade point average up by
.5 from the previous trimester. The
Study Skills class and ACT Prep class
have been successful.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Basic Principles of Board/
Administrative Leadership Governance
This copy is an informational
item for Board members.
Teacher Tenure Status
Superintendent Netzley explained
this background information is to keep
Board members updated on the status of
probationary teachers.
Board Policy Handbook Discussion
Consensus of Board members to
put Board policies on the website.
Enrollment
Enrollment as of Dec. 19, 2008 is 1,354.
5) District Goal Update
Progress on goals was distributed
to Board members.
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BOARD DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION:
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by E. Isham
to hire Kelly Eisele as .45 Elementary
Preschool Teacher/HUGS at Woodworth
Elementary School per the recommendation
of Principal Maureen Packer. Vote:
ayes 7, nays 0, absent 0. Motion
carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by A. Bigg
to retain the firm of LaPoint & Butler
PLC on retainer for the calendar year 2009.
Vote: ayes 7, nays 0, absent 0. Motion
carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by T. Carroll
to retain the firm of Thrun Law Firm on
retainer for the calendar year 2009.
Vote: ayes 7, nays 0, absent 0. Motion
carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by P. Fogg
to retain the firm of Clark Hill PLC
on retainer for the calendar year 2009.
Vote: ayes 7, nays 0, absent 0. Motion
carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by E. Isham
to approve an overnight trip to Allendale
on Saturday, January 10, 2009 for the
varsity wrestling team per the recommendation
of Athletic Director Matt Johns. Vote: ayes 7,
nays 0, absent 0. Motion carried.
President Sherrell adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Carroll, Secretary
Leslie Public Schools