November 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated on the agenda. |
2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Citizens' Comments
This portion of the agenda is for citizens to address any questions or comments to the Board. The Board will listen, take comments and questions under advisement, and not respond at this time. The presiding officer will refer questions to the superintendent for research and response. When called on by the Board President, the citizen may address the Board for up to three (3) minutes during the citizen comment period. Citizen comment timeframe is limited to 30 minutes. |
4. Presentations
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5. Information Item
Description:
Southside Students and Staff will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Lunch on Friday, November 10 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Howard Ellis Elementary will also be hosting a Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 10 from 9:30am-10:30am. ****************************************************************************** |
6. Superintendent's Comments
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7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the Board. Board members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to the vote. Discussion of the items that have been removed will be added to the Action/Discussion Items listed on the agenda. A motion is needed to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote is required.
Description:
SAMPLE MOTION: ROLL CALL VOTE
I move - "that all items on the Consent agenda be approved as submitted". |
7.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
- October 16, 2023, Regular Meeting - October 23, 2023, Special Meeting ****************************************************************************** |
7.B. Board Policy Updates - Second Reading
Description:
Administration is recommending updates to board policy #2370.01-On-line/Blended Learning Program and #7217-Weapons". Copies of board policies were provided in the 10/16/23 board packets. This will be the second reading of the policies. This motion will put the policies into effect. Dr. Applegate will answer questions.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the second reading of policy#2370.01-On-line/Blended Learning Program and #7217-Weapons". ****************************************************************************** |
7.C. Modes of Instructional Delivery - Reconfirmation
Description:
Each month, at a meeting of the board, administration will reconfirm how instruction is going to be delivered during the 2023-24 school year. The district's approved plan states that Niles Community Schools may offer both in-person and virtual modes of instruction and employed mitigation strategies for the health and safety of our learning environments.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board reconfirm the modes of instructional delivery and other services for November and December 2023 as stated and detailed in the district's approved Continuity of Service Plan". ****************************************************************************** |
7.D. Handbook Edit Approval
Description:
Administration is recommending that the board approve the edit to the Niles Virtual School handbook. For compliance purposes a link to the searchable database for community experts had to be added to the last page of the handbook.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the edits to the Niles Virtual Schools handbook as submitted". ****************************************************************************** |
7.E. Overnight Field Trip Request
Description:
Administration is recommending that the board approve the overnight field trip request submitted by Matt Brawley for two cross-country team members to. compete in the MHSAA State Cross-Country Meet at Brooklyn MI, November 3-4, 2023.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the overnight field trip as submitted by Matt Brawley". ****************************************************************************** |
8. Action/Discussion Items
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8.A. Millage Renewal Resolution
Description:
Administration is recommending that the board adopt the resolution for the operating millage renewal proposal. Copies of the ballot proposition language (Exhibit A) and Resolution were provided to board members in their board packets.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board adopt the resolution calling for a special election for a millage renewal proposition to be placed on the ballot for the election on Tuesday, February 27, 2024". ****************************************************************************** |
8.B. Board Policy Update - First Reading
Description:
Administration is recommending updates to board policy #6110-Grant Funds and #7540.03-Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety. Copies of board policies were provided in board packets. This will be the first reading of the policies. Policies will go into effect upon approval of the second reading. Dr. Applegate will answer questions.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve the first reading of policy #6110-Grant Funds and #7540.03-Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety". ******************************************************************************
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8.C. Administrative Contracts
Description:
Administration is recommending that the board offer administrative contracts to the following:
Robert "Erik" Haskins - Special Education Director James "Jim" Tyler - Technology Director SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board offer administrative contracts to the new administrators as submitted". ****************************************************************************** |
8.D. Unpaid Leave Request
Description:
Administration is recommending that the board approve the unpaid leave request submitted by Edward O'Bradovich, with his return to work date of January 8, 2024.
SAMPLE MOTION I move -"that the board approve the unpaid leave request as submitted by Edward O'Bradovich". ****************************************************************************** |
8.E. New Teacher Contracts
Description:
Administration is recommending that teacher contracts be offered to the following:
Mauricio De Rosso - Band Director Ryan Ham - Associate Band Director Brian Merusi - Special Education at the High School SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board offer teacher contracts to the new teachers as submitted." ****************************************************************************** |
9. Unscheduled Business
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10. Adjournment
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