June 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Meeting Agenda
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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 regular meeting of the Okemos Board of Education held in public for the purpose of conducting the business of the school board.
There are two opportunities for public comment: Citizens who wish to address agenda or non-agenda items will have an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting, as well as near the end of the meeting. In-person individuals who wish to address the board must complete a blue form, located with the agendas near the room entrance, and present it to the board’s secretary prior to the start of the agenda item. Virtual participants must submit their name and address in a message through the chat box located in Zoom’s meeting controls prior to the start of the agenda item. At the appropriate point in the agenda, the board president will call upon individuals who have submitted a blue card or chat message and that individual’s microphone will be un-muted for their comments. |
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ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION –Contract Negotiations
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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 contract negotiations.
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 contract negotiations. (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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DISCUSSION MOVED FORWARD - Equity Plan Update
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DEI Director Lara Slee will provide an update regarding the status of the Equity Plan rewrite.
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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 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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SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS/REQUESTS
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The superintendent will highlight events and issues of interest and take questions from the board.
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BOARD REPORTS & REQUESTS
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The board will acknowledge receipt of correspondence.
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 through 3 for immediate implementation and appropriate action.
Item 1: Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 8, 2022;
Item 2: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2022; Item 3: That the board acknowledge receipt of the leave of absence report and approve the requested leave of absence for Megan Stadt, RTI Coach at Okemos High School for the period of August 18th through October 10, 2022.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 William Blair, Phys Ed Teacher at Chippewa Middle School, at Step 7, Division II; William Blythe, Band Director for Chippewa Middle School at Step 4, Division I; Rachel Murawski, 5th Grade Teacher at Kinawa at Step 5, Division I; and Elizabeth Steinmeier, Phys Ed Teacher at Central Montessori and CMS at Step 2, Division I 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Ratification of Custodial/Food Service Contract
Description:
The board of education has concluded negotiations with the Custodial/Maintenance/Food Service Units and has reviewed the final contract language.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and ratify the contract between the Okemos Board of Education and the Custodial/Maintenance/Food Service Units effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Clerical/Technical Unit
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The board of education has reviewed recommended salary adjustments for the clerical/technical unit not included in an employee bargaining group. It has been board practice to adjust salary and benefits for this personnel group similarly to those agreements reached with employee bargaining units.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the Clerical/Technical Unit salary and benefits schedule as documented for the 2022-2023 school year. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Ratification of AOA Contract
Description:
The board of education has concluded negotiations with the Association of Okemos Administrators and has reviewed the final contract language.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and ratify the contract between the Okemos Board of Education and the Association of Okemos Administrators effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Administrative Salary Adjustments
Description:
The board of education has reviewed recommended salary adjustments for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum It has been board practice to adjust salary and benefits similar to those agreements reached with other employee bargaining groups.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the changes in salary and benefits for central office administrators as documented for the 2022-2023 school year. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Select Personnel
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The board of education has reviewed recommended salary adjustments for the select group personnel not included in an employee bargaining group. It has been board practice to adjust salary and benefits for this personnel group similar to those agreements reached with employee bargaining units.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the select personnel salary and benefits schedule as documented for the 2022-2023 school year. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Textbook Recommendations
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The board of education has reviewed the recommended new texts for adoption beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. The textbooks have been approved by the district's Advisory Council. The board is being asked to approve the use of these textbooks even if they are not purchased in 2022-2023.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board adopt the new textbooks and materials for use at Okemos High School beginning with the 2022-2023 school year:
Lit/Comp 10 - Hidden Figures, The Radium Girls, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks;
English 10 - Outcasts Unlimited;
Precalculus - Precalculus with limits;
Algebra II - enVision Algebra II;
Forensics - Forensic Science for High School;
Chemistry - Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation;
Physical Science - ExploreLearning Gizmos, PearDeck & Puzzle Online Subscriptions;
Economics - Understanding Economics;
AP World History & Geography - Traditions and Encounters;
Child Development - RealCare Baby;
Engineering - VEX V5 POE/CIM Custom Kit: Project Lead the Way;
German III - Deutsch Aktuell Level 3;
World of Wonders Begindergrten ELA Program; and
TCI SSA! America's Past; Regions and People; The World Through 1750; and the U.S. Through Industrialism curriculum beginning in the fall of 2022.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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Flexible Furniture Purchases
Description:
The board reviewed information regarding the purchase of flexible furniture at its June 13th meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board award the purchase of flexible furniture to be funded by the 2019 Technology, Security, Transportation, Capital Outlay and Facilities Bond.
Up to $426,454.28 submitted by Demco for the library media centers.Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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2021-2022 Amended Budget
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As required by law, the 2021-2022 Budget was approved by the board of education in June, 2021. In the fall and spring, following the finalization of staffing assignments, student enrollment and the annual audit, the budget is revised to reflect an update in revenue and expenditures. The board reviewed the proposed 2021-2022 budget revisions during its meeting June 13, 2022.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board approve the amended 2021-2022 Budget. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
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BUDGET/TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING
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Each year, as required by law, the board of education conducts a Budget/Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for the purpose of public input on the coming year’s budget. The hearing process is as follows:
1. Roll Call Vote opens the meeting to the budget hearing. 2. Board president announces: "This meeting is opened to the Budget Hearing at (time of day)." 3. Information is presented on the 2022-2023 general fund budget and levied Millage. 4. Public addresses the board. 5. Board president announces: "Hearing no further comments or inquiries, this hearing is closed at (time of day).
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board open the meeting to the Budget/Truth-in-Taxation Hearing to present information on the 2022-2023 general fund budget, including the total authorized millage levied for operating purposes, and receive questions and comments from the public. (Roll Call Vote).Board Member #1Board Member #2Carried
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Adoption of the 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
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Public Act 627 requires that the board of education adopt a resolution appropriating funds for the ensuing fiscal year. The board has conducted the required Budget/Truth-in-Taxation Hearing concerning the proposed 2022-2023 General Fund Budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the board waive the reading and adopt the general appropriations resolution for the General Fund of $61,437,198; Debt Retirement Fund of $10,218,107; Building and Site Sinking Fund of $2,521,582; Capital Projects Fund of $120,008; Student/School Activity Fund of $526,291 and Food Services Fund of $1,724,896 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. (Roll Call Vote).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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Flexible Furniture
Description:
Assistant Superintendent Stacy Bailey will present information regarding additional furniture purchases to be funded through the 2019 bond.
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Board Summer Schedule
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The board will discuss the summer schedule, including July and August meetings.
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Superintendent Request
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The board will discuss a request from Superintendent Hood regarding unused vacation time benefits due to the district's administrative demands.
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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At this time in the meeting, citizens have an opportunity to address the board regarding any item(s) of interest. Individual comments at this time will be limited to three minutes but may be extended at the discretion of the board president. A designated timekeeper will communicate to the individual who is addressing the board at three minutes. The board highly values public comment; however, our meeting format does not allow the board to engage in conversation with speakers. Questions or concerns may be assigned for follow-up by the board or the administration at a later date.
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OTHER MATTERS
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ADJOURN
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