LESLIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 1, 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
Mary Crowl
Tim Carroll
Pat Fogg
Adrienne Bigg (arrived at 7:25 p.m.)
Eric Isham
Members absent: William Myers
Administrator(s)
present: Corey Netzley, Superintendent
Others: John Ghere Barbara Ghere
Vicki Jacobs Jeff Manthei
Ed Schmidt Marie Stock
Leigh Ferenci Daniel Laird
Jeanie Murphy Bruce Barbour
Casey Sterle Tom Sterle
Victoria Centeno James Wood
Troy James Stacy Swann
Kristen Hawkins Janine Huisjen
Diane DeTore Scott Powers
Will Derr Maureen Packer
Scott Blankinship Rachel Matthews
Cheryl Sherrell Carol Franz
Kelly Sundeen Tamie Dodge
Jennifer Hall Joey Lasky
Victoria Jacobs Marcella Thayer
Kristin Phillips Laurenna Pier
Rebecca Scofield Mary Riehl
Dakota Riehl Tina Locke
Margaret Butski Kara Procopio
Erica Willard Jean Maiville
Laura Fenger Sarah Crawford
Dakota Pier Sandra Maxim
Troy Koszegi
Pledge of Allegiance given.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
Page 2
COMMENTS AND/CONCERNS OF CITIZENS PRESENT:
Rachel Matthews, 5468 Peacock Rd., Leslie
said she has researched school law and it
is against the law for a school to operate
in a deficit budget.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by E. Isham CONSENT AGENDA
that the Board of Education approve the
June 1, 2009 Agenda; Minutes of May 11, 2009
regular meeting (open and closed); membership
in the Michigan Association of School Boards
for 2009-2010 in the amount of $3,207.00;
Membership in the Michigan High School Athletic
Association for 2009-2010; High School Varsity
Football Team Overnight Trip on Friday, June 5,
2009 in Parma (at the residence of Coach Scott
Powers’ family farm) per the recommendation of
High School Principal Jeff Manthei; the bills
in the amount of $2,013,348.84 be approved for
payment as presented. Vote: ayes 5, nays 0,
absent 2 (W. Myers, A. Bigg). Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
School Law Notes; correspondence from the
Ingham Intermediate School District;
School Equity Caucus; Thank you notes from
Capital Area Humane Society (Sharon Clark’s
sister) and Camp Arcadia (Jean Philo’s
mother); and newspaper articles were
distributed as informational items.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: (Consideration and/or Action)
1) Aspire Scholars Induction Ceremony
Sixth grade teacher Laura Fenger
gave a brief history on the creation
of the Aspire program for at-risk students
to achieve a two-year scholarship to Lansing
Community College. An induction ceremony
was held on May 14th where 12 scholars were
named for this program.
2) Middle School Transitions
Sixth grade teacher Jeanie Murphy gave
several examples of getting the word out
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
Page 3
about all the good things happening at
the middle school. A power point “Welcome
To Leslie Middle School” was shown which
was created to facilitate the transition
from 4th to 5th grade.
3) Middle School Handbook
Middle School HMO Coordinator Carol Franz
reviewed the changes in the Middle School
Handbook.
4) Student Achievement Update/
MEAP Highlights
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Bruce Barbour gave a curriculum map
update. MEAP assessments by grade level
in math, reading and writing in grades 3
through 8; science in grades 5 and 8; and
social studies in grades 6 and 9 were
given.
5) Technology Plan – June 2009/2012
Mr. Barbour said this updated plan
has been accepted and approved by both
the Ingham Intermediate School District
and the Department of Education.
6) District Advisory Team/Recommendation
Certificate of Completion Program
High School Special Education teacher
George Manson presented the Certificate
Community Based Instruction Program for
students who could not be expected to complete
the current diploma requirements in Michigan.
This will be a first reading at the June
17th Special Board meeting. Sandra Maxim and
Troy Koszegi from Peckham Rehabilitation
Services Center in Lansing spoke briefly
to the Board.
7) Results from MITES Regional Competition
High School Principal Jeff Manthei
said 57 projects were entered into regional
competition with 32 projects going on to
state competition.
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
Page 4
8) Budget Presentation
Finance Director T. Scott Blankinship
presented a draft 2009-2010 general fund
budget power point.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1) Middle School Athletic Policy
Supt. Netzley said this revised policy
will result in the establishment of an
intramural sports program at the middle school.
2) Enrollment
Enrollment as of May 22, 2009 is 1,347.
3) Common Calendar for 2013-2014
This is an informational item.
4) Lay-off and Re-assignments
Supt. Netzley is working on details
for lay-offs and re-assignments for
support staff.
5) District Goal Update
Progress on goals was distributed
to Board members.
BOARD DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION:
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by P. Fogg LESLIE MIDDLE
to approve the Leslie Middle School SCHOOL ATHLETIC
Athletic Policy as presented. Vote: POLICY - FIRST
ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1 (W. Myers). READING
Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by M. Crowl SHORT-TERM
to approve short-term borrowing for the BORROWING
2009-2010 school year as outlined by
Finance Director T. Scott Blankinship
Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1 (W. Myers).
Motion carried.
Moved by A. Bigg, supported by E. Isham APPROVE
that the Board of Education adopt the LESLIE MIDDLE
2009-2010 Leslie Middle School Student SCHOOL STUDENT
Handbook. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1 HANDBOOK
(W. Myers). Motion carried.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
Page 5
In the event of unsuspected increase or AUTHORIZE
Decrease in enrollment for the 2009- SUPT TO
2010 school year, it is Moved by A. Bigg, INCREASE OR
supported by M. Crowl to authorize the DECREASE
superintendent to increase or decrease CLASS SECTIONS
class sections and commensurate staff AS NECESSARY
while considering the revenue/expenditure
budget balance and pertinent educational
benefits. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1
(W. Myers). Motion carried.
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by A. Bigg GRACE DAY
that the Board of Education renew the CARE EXTENSION
Lease Agreement with Grace Child Care
Center for an after school child care
program at Woodworth Elementary School
for the school year 2009-2010.
Vote: ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1
(W. Myers). Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by M. Crowl RENEWAL OF
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension CONTRACTS
(230 days per year) to Scott Blankinship as Leslie
Public School’s Finance Director which would extend
his contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by M. Crowl
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension
(215 days per year) to Jeff Manthei as High School
Principal which would extend his contract to June 30,
2011. Vote: ayes 4, nays 1 (E. Isham), absent 1
(W. Myers), abstention 1 (A. Bigg). Motion carried.
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by A. Bigg
that the Board approve a one-year contract
extension (215 days per year) to Maureen Packer as
Woodworth Elementary School Principal which would
extend her contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 4,
nays 2 (M. Crowl, E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers),
abstention 0. Motion carried.
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
Page 6
Moved by A. Bigg, supported by T. Carroll
that the Board approve a two-year contract
(215 days per year) to John Denney as Leslie Middle
School Principal which would extend his contract
to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1 (E. Isham),
absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0. Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by M. Crowl
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension
(230 days per year) to Troy James as Leslie Public
School’s Working Maintenance Supervisor which would
extend his contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5,
nays 1 (E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by P. Fogg
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension
(230 days per year) to Loretta Vince as Leslie Public
School’s Executive Secretary which would extend her
contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by A. Bigg
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension
(230 days per year) to Nikki Prater as Leslie Public
School’s Business Office Assistant which would extend
her contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by A. Bigg
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension
(220 days per year) to Tamie Dodge as Leslie Public
School’s Technology Director which would extend her
contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
Moved by T. Carroll, supported by A. Bigg
that the Board approve a one-year contract extension
(210 days per year) to Kristen Hawkins as Leslie Public
School’s Food Service Director which would extend her
contract to June 30, 2011. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0. Motion carried.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 1, 2009
Page 7
Moved by A. Bigg, supported by T. Carroll APPROVE
that the Board of Education approve the CONTRACT
contract renewal for Bruce Barbour as RENEWAL FOR
Director of Curriculum and Instruction DIRECTOR OF
for the 2009-2010 school year. Vote: CURRICULUM
ayes 6, nays 0, absent 1 (W. Myers), AND
abstention 0. Motion carried. INSTRUCTION
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by T. Carroll SUPERINTENDENT
that in response to a satisfactory evaluation CONTRACT
conducted on March 18th, 2009 the Leslie Board
Of Education extends the contract of Corinne
Netzley as Superintendent of Schools through
June 30, 2013. Vote: ayes 5, nays 1
(E. Isham), absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
Moved by P. Fogg, supported by A. Bigg 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 (W. Myers), abstention 0.
Motion carried.
The Board entered Closed Session at 9:19 p.m.
Moved by M. Crowl, supported by E. Isham OPEN SESSION
that the Board of Education re-enter regular
session at 9:47 p.m. Vote: ayes 6, nays 0,
absent 1 (W. Myers), abstention 0. Motion carried.
President Sherrell adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Carroll, Secretary
Leslie Public Schools