June 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. The Board President will lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. |
2. Invitation to speak to an agenda or non-agenda item.
The Board of Education meets and conducts school business in public. The public is invited to watch and listen to the Board of Education deliberate and vote on the agenda items scheduled for action and discussion. Although the Board of Education meets in public, this is not a meeting for the public to participate. It is a meeting for the seven (7) members of the Board of Education to conduct the business of the school district. As an important part of each meeting, the public is invited to address the Board of Education at this time. This portion of the meeting shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes unless extended by a vote of the Board. This is the only time the public will have to speak to Board members during the meeting. Please follow the requested process if you intend to address the Board. |
3. Correspondence
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3.a. Letter of Resignation - Lindsey Johnson
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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3.b. Letter of Resignation - Jacque Chislea
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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3.c. Letter of Resignation - Erica Crawford
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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4. Approval of the Agenda
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
5. Approval of the Consent Agenda
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
6. Public Comment
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7. Public Hearing #2 - Sex Education Advisory Board Recommendations
Description:
We will have public hearings, regarding the proposed revisions, on the Board Agendas in May and June:
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8. Consent Agenda - Finance Report
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
8.a. Check Registers
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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9. Consent Agenda - Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
(ACTION REQUIRED) |
9.a. May 17, 2023 - Regular Session
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10. Consent Agenda - MHSAA Membership Resolution
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
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11. Consent Agenda - Approval of Tenure and Probation Communication
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Description:
Probationary staff meeting this definition are included in the attached document.
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12. Budget Hearing Review
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Tonight's Budget Hearing, held at 5:45, will be reviewed.
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13. Benchmark Assessment Scores - 98b Progress Report
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
This report, required by the State of Michigan, will include:
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14. Sex Education Advisory Board Recommendations
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Unanimous Committee recommendations as shared at the May meeting.
The proposed changes are linked below. |
15. Approval of Hire - Paraprofessionals
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of Jennifer Fila and Nicole Willette as paraprofessionals in the Freeland Community School District.
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16. Approval of Hire - Freeland Middle School Principal
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Matt Cairy
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of Jennifer Thunberg as the Freeland Middle School Principal, at a yearly salary of $104,000.00, beginning on August 1, 2023. This is a two (2) year contract, prorated for year one.
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17. Approval of Hire - Industrial Arts Teacher
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of Andrew Keson as an Industrial Arts Teacher in the Freeland Community School District, at MA Step 10 on the Master Agreement, at a salary of $62,612 for the 2023-2024 school year.
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18. Approval of Hire - Counselor
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Superintendent is recommending the Board approve the hire of Jessica Harrold as a Counselor in the Freeland Community School District, at MA Step 7 on the Master Agreement, at a salary of $55,112.00 for the 2023-2024 school year.
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19. Curriculum & Policy Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Knoerr
Description:
Meeting was held Monday, June 26, 2023.
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20. NEOLA Policy Recommendations
(FIRST READING)
Description:
One (1) policy item is attached:
6423 - Use of Credit/Debit Cards This is the first time since Spring 2015 that 6423 has been brought to the Board. It is being recommended. |
21. Curriculum - Esports Course (FMS)
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Description:
This exports course is being recommended by the building principal, the superintendent, the District Improvement Team, and the Curriculum & Policy Committee. We have no concerns about adding this course as an elective option for our middle school students.
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22. Instructional and Assessment Tools
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Description:
The following instructional and assessment tools are being recommended by the administrative team, the superintendent, and the District Improvement Team:
* iReady
We are excited about utilizing these with our students. * UFLI Foundations * InnerExplorer * Heggerty * Spellography * Handwriting Heroes * Team Buildr |
23. Curriculum Guide Proposed Changes
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Description:
The FHS administration is proposing changes to our language in the curriculum guide regarding Middle School Elective Courses and Work Based Learning requirements. The first is meant to give flexibility for any MS Elective Course to be taught in 7th or 8th Grade (without having to bring every course to the Board). The second is an expansion on a previous Board action that would allow for any 9-12 grader to participate in a WBL program.
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24. Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Argyle
Description:
The meeting was held on Monday, June 26, 2023.
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25. Work Rules
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Description:
This draft of the revised Work Rules, for those non-union employees under 1-year contracts, is being forwarded to the Board of Education from the Finance and Personnel Committee.
The changes mirror current practices (page 2 ,4, and 5), reflect a recent change (page 4), and provide equity among working groups (page 3). |
26. 2022-2023 Budget Amendment
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The Amendment will be reviewed, with any additional input from the Committee members.
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27. 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
The proposed budget will be reviewed. Additional legislative action will be shared as well.
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28. Certification of Tax Levy
(ACTION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
Attached are the tax rate requests we submit to each county (Bay, Midland, & Saginaw) that represent our tax levies. After approval, Kristin and Holly will need to sign these, so they can be distributed.
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29. Building & Site Committee Meeting Report
Presenter:
Member Kipfmiller
Description:
Meeting was held Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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30. Sinking Fund Election Date
Presenter:
Superintendent Cairy
Description:
2024 sinking fund election dates will be shared again. The March 12, 2024 election date will be presented for approval.
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31. Board Member/Superintendent Comment
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31.a. Board of Education Update - Freeland Learning Center and Elementary School
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31.b. Board of Education Update - Freeland Middle School and High School
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31.c. Board of Education Update - Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement
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31.d. Board of Education Update - MTSS and Student Support
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32. Adjourn
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