November 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CALL TO ORDER
Attendance Roll Call: |
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda items as presented. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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3.a. Approval of minutes - from 10/12/23 (enclosed)
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3.b. Acceptance of New Hire - Heather Briney-Kelm as an Elementary Teacher at Mars Elementary effective November 13, 2023.
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3.c. Acceptance of Retirement - Gary Jensen, Executive Director of Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan. Effective December 29, 2023.
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3.d. Acceptance of Retirement - Cathy Kuntz, Audiology Secretary effective February 9, 2024.
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3.e. Acceptance of Retirement - Nancy O'Rourke as a High School Careers Teacher. Effective June 5, 2023.
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3.f. Approval of Bills - October 2023 (enclosed)
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3.g. Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. EDUCATION REPORTS
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4.a. Right at School Update
Dr. Bruce, Superintendent & Mrs. Fox, Communications Director |
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4.b. Special Education Department Update
Mary Masciovecchio, Director of Special Education |
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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5.a. Construction Projects Update
Mr. Leininger & Mr. Boersen from CARMI Design |
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5.b. Boardwalk Review
Mr. Feldpausch, Mars Principal & Mr. Toliver, President |
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5.c. Recreation Authority
Mr. Shembarger, Trustee |
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5.d. Begin to review the Facilities Master Plan
Dr. Bruce, Superintendent, Mr. Shembarger, Trustee & Dr. Davidson, Trustee |
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5.e. Appointment of Board Members to Committees
Mr. Toliver, President |
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.a. Approval of High School Student and Staff Restroom Improvement Project Bid (enclosed)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education accept the bid from Pearson Construction of Benton Harbor for a total of $176,200.00 for the High School Staff and Student Restroom Improvement Project. Roll Call Vote:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education accept the bid from Pearson Construction of Benton Harbor for a total of $176,200.00 for the High School Staff and Student Restroom Improvement Project. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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6.b. Acceptance of the 2022-23 Audit (sent via email)
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education accept the 2022-23 audit as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education accept the 2022-23 audit as presented. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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6.c. Appointment of New Board Member
Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education vote to appoint ________________ as a trustee for the Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education by roll call vote. Roll Call Vote:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education vote to appoint ________________ as a trustee for the Berrien Springs Public Schools Board of Education by roll call vote. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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7. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND GUESTS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
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8.a. Review of Parent Teacher Conference Attendance
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8.b. High School Musical - Nov. 18 (7:00 PM) / Nov. 19 (3:00 PM) / Nov. 20 (6:30 PM) White Christmas / AAC
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8.c. Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 22 - half day / Nov. 23 & 24 - No School
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8.d. Senior Holiday Luncheon - Dec. 5 / 11:30 / AAC
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8.e. Discovery Academy Graduation - Dec. 12 / 6:00 PM / AAC
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8.f. MS/HS Winter Band Concert - Dec. 13th / 6:00 PM / AAC
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8.g. Check Registry - October 2023 (enclosed)
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Note: The next Board of Education meeting will be December 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Berrien Springs Middle School Library. Recommended Motion: That the Board of Education approve to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of Education approve to adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Member #1 and seconded by Member #2, Passed.
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