August 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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Dean Bolton, Katie Cavanaugh, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Vincent Lyon-Callo, Andrew Phelps and Jayme Taylor
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WELCOME AND MEETING FORMAT
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Welcome to this special meeting of the Okemos Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the business of the school board. |
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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD - Technology Purchases
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Technology Director Tom Isom will present information regarding the purchase of elementary student devices due to increased enrollment and to be funded through the 2019 bond.
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Adequate Information to Proceed
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Board policy 8344.1 Adequate Information to Proceed indicates that it is the policy of the board not to take action on an item the first time it is brought to the attention of the board at a public meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive policy 8344.1 requirements and take action to expedite the purchase of additional student devices.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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CITIZENS ADDRESS AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding items of interest that that may or may not be part of the evening’s agenda. Citizens are required to limit comments to three minutes, except when this requirement is waived by the board president during the meeting. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment and input; however, the board meeting format is designed to facilitate the evening’s agenda and, therefore, restricts board members from engaging in conversation with speakers or immediately responding to questions. Questions and concerns may be addressed by the board later in the agenda and may be assigned for follow-up by the board or superintendent at a later date.
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BOARD REPORTS/REQUESTS
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Individual board members may highlight other events and issues of interest and request follow-up on other matters of concern.
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ACTION ITEMS
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Within Action Items, there is a Consent Agenda to expedite the business of the board which groups a number of items together to be dealt with by one action of the board. However, items in the consent agenda may be extracted by individual board member request for further discussion or clarification.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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In an effort to expedite the business of the board of education, but in no way meant to diminish the importance of each item, a Consent Agenda has been developed.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve items 1 and 2 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.
Item 1: Minutes of the special meeting of August 8, 2022;
Item 2: Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of August 8, 2022.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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OTHER ACTION ITEMS
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The Other Action Items require additional discussion prior to board action.
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Employment - Certified
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The hiring of all certified employees must be approved by the board of education; employment of support staff shall be in accordance with school district policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the employment of Megan Anderson, Orchestra Director at Kinawa and Chippewa Middle School at Step 2, Division I; Melinda Calley, 1st Grade Teacher at Hiawatha at Step 5, Division II; Samantha Crawford, 4th Grade Teacher at Bennett Woods Elementary at Step 1, Division I; Caitlin Ferber, English Teacher at Okemos High School at Step 3, Division I; Kate Fitton, 3rd Grade Teacher at Hiawatha Elementary at Step 4, Division II; Jennifer Gavala, Resource Teacher at Okemos High School at Step 15, Division III; Nathan Heim, ELL Teacher at Hiawatha and Chippewa Middle School at Step 9, Division II; Valerie James, Resource Teacher at Hiawatha Elementary at Step 15, Division II; Reagan Littrell, Resource Teacher at Okemos High Schol at Step 3, Division I; Stephanie McKay, Resource Teacher at Okemos High School at Step 12, Division II; Zac Moore, 1st Grade Teacher at Hiawatha Elementary at Step 1, Division I; and Kathryn Swords, 3rd Grade Teacher at Bennett Woods Elementary at Step 5, Division II of the teacher salary schedule, effective August 18, 2022 in accordance with sections 1230 (2) and 1230 a (2) of the Revised School Code conditioned upon receipt of acceptable criminal history checks and criminal records checks.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Student-Parent Handbooks
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The elementary level, Kinawa, Chippewa Middle School, and Okemos High School Student-Parent Handbooks provide valuable information about school activities and available services, as well as guidelines for behavior and the students’ rights and responsibilities. The handbooks have been updated to reflect current practice, law and board policy. Once approved, handbooks will be distributed to families and updated on the district website.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the 2022-2023 elementary level, Kinawa, Chippewa Middle School, and Okemos High School student-Parent Handbooks for distribution to students and parents.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Facility & Grounds Purchase
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During the August 8th meeting, Director Mark Fargo presented information regarding the purchase of a tractor and pull-behind mower for the district.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board award the purchase of a Kubota tractor and pull-behind mower, submitted by Capital Equipment, not to exceed $67,9000 funded through the General Fund (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Technology Purchases
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Earlier in the meeting, Media & Technology Director Tom Isom presented information regarding the purchase of additional elementary student devices funded by the Facilities/Technology/Security/Transportation/Capital Outlay bond.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board award the purchase of 120 Lenovo Yoga laptops, submitted by Trafera not to exceed $130,680 to be funded by the Facilities/Technology/Security/Transportation/Capital Outlay bond (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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2022-2023 Calendar Continued
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The Board has proposed additional dates within the 2022-2023 calendar that complies with the State Aid Act and Revised School Code and prefers to establish calendar dates based on agreement with the Association. Absent such agreement, however, the Board has the right and obligation to establish components of the calendar, as permitted by the Public Employment Relations Act ("PERA") and the Revised School Code. The Board acknowledges that the calendar remains subject to negotiations.
Recommended Motion(s):
waive the reading and adopt the resolution to authorize establishment of certain components of the 2022-2023 school calendar (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Discussion items are intended to provide an opportunity for review of material and interaction concerning the individual items. Action is not taken during the board meeting. Discussion items may be acted upon by the Board of Education at a later date. The board president may move a discussion item forward in the meeting agenda to facilitate timely discussion and/or community input on that discussion item.
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Turf Field Update
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Superintendent Hood will present information regarding expediting improvements to the turf field including updating with the Wolves logo.
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ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION –Superintendent’s Evaluation
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Pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act, the board of education may adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the superintendent evaluation.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing the superintendent evaluation (Roll Call).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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RECONVENE
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Dean Bolton, Katie Cavanaugh, Mary Gebara, Melanie Lynn, Vincent Lyon-Callo, Andrew Phelps and Jayme Taylor
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ADJOURN
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