Public Meeting Minutes: November 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM - November 4, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown Trustee Scott Moore
Vice-President Tara Kribs Trustee Shana Wojtowicz
Secretary Sherry Steffen Trustee Jeffrey Hill
Treasurer Darryl Antcliff

Central Staff:
Superintendent Bryan McKenna
Executive Assistant Kortni Huron
Director of Finance Laurie McCann

Description:

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the agenda with no changes or additions. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Sherry Steffen, Carried.

Darryl Antcliff: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Absent
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Sherry Steffen: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

STAFF/STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Elk Rapids High School - Career Tech Center Students

Discussion: Principal Jack Young introduced CTC program and the following students: Johanna Okeke, Josephine Lorenz, & Jason Jansen.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Time limitations: Fifteen minutes per item, three minutes per speaker per item.

Description:

Discussion: None.

CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 7, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes
October 30, 2024 - Special Meeting Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILLS

General Fund - $415,698.81
2023 Bond - $46,642.00

PERSONNEL
45-24 APPROVAL OF BELLANY MILLER AS A PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
RESOLVED: That Bellany Miller be approved as a preschool assistant at Mill Creek Academy. Ms. Miller will be placed at Step 3 of the Tuition-Based Wage Scale.

46-24 APPROVAL OF LAURA JACKSON AS ATHLETIC TRAINER
RESOLVED: That Laura Jackson be approved as a full-time athletic trainer for Elk Rapids High School. Mrs. Jackson will be paid at the rate of $35/hour.

47-24 APPROVAL OF LEWIS BUNTING AS MILL CREEK ACADEMY TECH COACH
RESOLVED: That Lewis Bunting be approved as Tech Coach for Mill Creek Academy. Mr. Bunting will be placed at Step 1 of the Schedule B scale of the Master Agreement.

48-24 APPROVAL OF JULIE HORRIGHS TRANSFER TO TUITION-BASED PRESCHOOL FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
RESOLVED: That Julie Horrighs position transfer from ECSE paraprofessional to Tuition-Based Preschool paraprofessional be approved.

DONATIONS
$10,000 - Denver Broncos to Elk Rapids High School Athletics

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion, made by Sherry Steffen and seconded by Scott Moore, Carried.

Darryl Antcliff: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Absent
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Sherry Steffen: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (3)

ACTION ITEMS

49-24 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUMMER TAX TOWNSHIP AGREEMENTS
RESOLVED: That the annual summer tax township agreements be approved as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Sherry Steffen, Carried.

Darryl Antcliff: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Absent
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Sherry Steffen: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

20241031150614674_ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS

50-24 APPROVAL OF 2% AWARD FROM THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA & CHIPPEWA INDIANS
RESOLVED: That the 2% Award for the grant written to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians be approved as presented.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To approve the resolution as presented. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Sherry Steffen, Carried.

Darryl Antcliff: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Absent
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Sherry Steffen: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

20241101162659120_The Grand Traverse Band of

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Time limitations: Same as above.

Description:

Discussion: None.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

MASB Board Member Training Reimbursement
Training Deadline for MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool
MASB Conference
Board Committee/Appointment Vacancies:
- Policy Committee
- Sex Education Advisory/Health Education
Policy 7100 - Enrollment by Grade as of 10/2/24 to include Resident (R) and Non Resident (NR) counts

Discussion:

MASB Board Member Training Reimbursement - Director of Finance, McCann, reminded board members that if they attend a meeting/conference/training to turn in their receipt so the district can be reimbursed.
Training Deadline for MASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool - Upcoming dates to attend the training. November 6th or December 3rd, 2024. The virtual training is from 6-9pm.
MASB Conference - Steffen attended and reported back to the entire board of the event.
Board Committee/Appointment Vacancies:
- Policy Committee - Jeff Hill
- Sex Education Advisory/Health Education - Shana Wojtowicz
Policy 7100 - Enrollment by Grade as of 10/2/24 to include Resident (R) and Non Resident (NR) counts - Superintendent McKenna reported on the districts enrollment

Attachments: (1)

District Enrollment - Policy 7100 - Sheet1

CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
None.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Strategic Planning Update
RSDD Update

Discussion:

Strategic Planning Update - The district worked with Brian Pearson with MASB to start this process last spring with a survey. Over the summer, a retreat was held with district administration, teachers, staff, community members, and parents to take the data and work on the mission, vision, and goals of the district. The board will receive a first look at the new plan in November and Brian Pearson will present the updated plan in December to the board to look for their approval. Mill Creek Academy will receive the same presentation this winter.
RSDD Update - November 5, 2024 students are not in session and the teachers will be at TCAPS, transportation will be in Kalkaska and members of the cabinet will attend the ISD for a CyberSecurity training.
November 25, 2024 - Cherryland Middle School will be closed to students and staff due to the need for Consumers to hook up the new power into the old. Crews will start working on Friday, November 22nd through the weekend and the inspector will be on site on Monday, November 25th for final inspection. This plan is to avoid any other delays in other areas of the construction project.

BOARD OF EDUCATION CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Discussion:

Moore - Celebrated Boy's Soccer Team as 1st Runner-Up in the State!
- Middle School Boy's Football went undefeated for the second year in a row!
- Volleyball will be hosting Districts
Steffen - Celebrated the candidate pool for the recent board vacancies!

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS

November 5, 2024 - No School for Students, PD for Staff
November 12, 2024 - Delayed Start Tuesday for Students
November 27- December 1, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break
December 2, 2024 - School Resumes
December 2, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30pm

Discussion: November 25, 2024 - CMS Closed to Students and Staff

ADJOURNMENT

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

To adjourn at 6:25 p.m. This motion, made by Scott Moore and seconded by Sherry Steffen, Carried.

Darryl Antcliff: Absent
Jennifer Brown: Absent
Jeff Hill: Yea
Tara Kribs: Yea
Scott Moore: Yea
Sherry Steffen: Yea
Shana Wojtowicz: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

November 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM - November 4, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

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