LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 9, 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 President
Sherrell at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Randy Sherrell
William Myers
Pat Fogg
Adrienne Bigg
Tim Carroll
Eric Isham
Members absent: Mary Crowl
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
Ed Schmidt Matt Johns
Jeff Manthei Kristen Hawkins
Casey Sterle John Stewart
Joyce Kunkel James Wood
Pam Kunkel-Chappell Phillip Spear
Will Derr Tom Sterle
Carl Howe Dolores Boonstra
Peggy Howe Diane Guthrie
Steve Fields Beth Fields
Nancy Lewis Marcy Thayer
Jacob Thayer Scott Powers
Dan Laird Dave Hovarter
James Wood Jeanmarie Hunt
Denise Chesney Janine Huisjen
Cam Corts Erica Willard
Megan Casper Myrna Coxon
Chris Dupuis-Frey Jean Philo
Diane DeTore Jeanie Murphy
Grady Doane Carol Franz
Kristin Barr-Phillips John Phillips
Jean Maiville
Pledge of Allegiance given.
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COMMENTS AND/CONCERNS OF CITIZENS PRESENT:
Jean Maiville, 4675 Onondaga Rd., Onondaga
said privatization is not the answer to
proposed budget cuts.
Nancy Lewis, 7481 Clinton Rd., Jackson,
spoke about the impact a proposed
position elimination would have at
Woodworth Elementary School.
Phillip Spear, 2221 Kinneville Rd., Leslie,
said he’s not in agreement with a rumored
recall, but community voices need to be heard.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by W. Myers, supported by E. Isham CONSENT AGENDA
that the Board of Education approve the
amended March 9, 2009 Agenda (Board Discussion
And/or Action - Delete Michigan Merit Curriculum/
Personal Curriculum Resolution); Minutes of
February 9, 2009 regular meeting (open and
Closed); Minutes of February 16, 2009 special
Meeting/budget work session; Minutes of March 2,
2009 special meeting (open and closed); Second
Reading of Policy #1015 – District Mission and
Vision Statements, Policy #7620 – Full Time
Status, Regulation #8280 – Cell Phone,
Electronic Communications Devices (ECDs) and
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs); the bills
in the amount of $978,713.69 be approved for
payment as presented. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (M. Crowl). Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
School Law Notes; correspondence from the
Ingham Intermediate School District;
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement
System Contribution Rate; Mike Flanagan,
State Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Support for intermediate school districts;
newspaper articles; and School Equity Caucus
were distributed as informational items.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: (Consideration and/or Action)
Student Achievement Update
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Bruce Barbour presented an update on the
progress of curriculum maps and professional
development participation by staff.
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Personal Curriculum
Mr. Barbour said the Personal Curriculum
Resolution is still being revised and will be
presented to the Board at the April Board
meeting for consideration.
MI-SAS
Mr. Barbour gave a Power Point
presentation on MI-SAS (Michigan School
Accreditation System). The differences and
similarities between Ed YES! to MI-SAS
were pointed out. Public input is now
being accepted.
Preliminary MEAP Results
MEAP results are embargoed and cannot
be shared publicly.
Woodworth Update
Woodworth Elementary School Principal
Maureen Packer introduced a program called
“Retired Teachers: Our Hidden Treasure”
where retired teachers voluntarily work
in classrooms one-on-one with students.
Mrs. Packer also introduced a book
No, Why Kids – of All Ages – Need to
Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It.
Adlai E. Stevenson Trip/Chicago
High School English teacher Scott
Powers and Middle School Principal John
Denney shared the information they
gained from their recent visit.
Budget Update
Finance Director T. Scott Blankinship
and possible uses for the Federal Stimulus
Package.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
SELF Report
Supt. Netzley shared handouts from a recent
SELF (Superintendents Emerging Leaders Forum)
meeting.
Enrollment
Enrollment as of Feb. 27, 2009 is 1,356.
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MASB Award of Distinction
Board Vice President William Myers was
recognized for receiving the MASB Award of
Distinction. He has completed 208 education
credits as a Board member.
Consideration of Non-renewal Notice
Supt. Netzley asked the Board to consider
the possible non-renewal of contracts for two
administrators.
Middle School Athletic Policy Changes
A recommendation will be presented
at the April Board meeting to revise the
Middle School Athletic Policy. A cut
policy for team sports is recommended
in conjunction with an intramural program.
Proposed Title Change
Supt. Netzley is proposing that the
title “Technology Director” accurately
describes the responsibilities and job
description for Tamie Dodge. Currently
her title is “Network Administrator/
Technician.” This recommendation will be
presented to the Board at the April meeting.
Student Management System Consortium
Supt. Netzley recommended the Board
approve the Resolution that will result in the
purchase of Power School through the Ingham
Intermediate School District consortium.
8) District Goal Update
Progress on goals was distributed
to Board members.
BOARD DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION:
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by A. Bigg STUDENT
that the Board of Education approve the MANAGEMENT
Resolution that would authorize the SYSTEM
district to participate in the Student CONSORTIUM
Management System Consortium through
the Ingham Intermediate School District
Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1 (M. Crowl).
Motion carried.
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Moved by W. Myers, supported by P. Fogg RECOMMENDATION
to approve the Non-renewal Notice (Enclosure N) FOR CONSIDERATION
which provides notice to Mrs. Constance OF NON-RENEWAL
Smith that the Board of Education is OF ADMINISTRATIVE
considering a non-renewal of her contract CONTRACT FOR
for financial reasons. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, FINANCIAL REASONS
absent 1 (M. Crowl). Motion carried.
Moved by W. Myers, supported by A. Bigg RECOMMENDATION
to approve the Non-renewal Notice (Enclosure N) FOR CONSIDERATION
which provides notice to Mr. Edward OF NON-RENEWAL
Schmidt that the Board of Education is OF ADMINISTRATIVE
considering a non-renewal of his contract CONTRACT FOR
for financial reasons. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, FINANCIAL REASONS
absent 1 (M. Crowl). Motion carried.
Moved by A. Bigg, supported by T. Carroll OVERNIGHT
to approve an overnight trip to State WRESTLING TRIP
Individual Wrestling Finals at the
Palace of Auburn Hills March 12-14, 2009
per the recommendation of Athletic
Director Matt Johns. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 1 (M. Crowl). Motion carried.
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by E. Isham CLOSED SESSION
to convene into closed session pursuant
to Subsection 8 (c) of the Michigan Open
Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing
contract negotiations. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 1 (M. Crowl). Motion carried.
The Board entered Closed Session at 9:00 p.m.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by E. Isham OPEN SESSION
that the Board of Education re-enter regular
session at 10:22 p.m. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 1 (M. Crowl). Motion carried.
President Sherrell adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Carroll, Secretary
Leslie Public Schools