March 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM - March 18, 2024 - Board Workshop Meeting

CALL TO ORDER:  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board of Education:
President Jennifer Brown                   Trustee Martha McGuire       
Vice-President Derek Morton                Trustee Scott Moore      
Secretary Sherry Steffen                          Trustee Tara Kribs
Treasurer Darryl Antcliff  

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

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• March 4, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes

PERSONNEL
87-24 APPROVAL OF INTENT TO RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ABIGAIL CHAPMAN
RESOLVED: That the intention to return for Abigail Chapman as a teacher be approved for the 2024-25 school year.

88-24 APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL INTENT TO RETIRE FOR LISA HOCKIN
RESOLVED: That the conditional intention to retire, effective November 1, 2024, for Lisa Hockin as a teacher be approved with the terms listed.

DONATIONS

• $10,000 - DAF Grant for four (4), $2,500 scholarships 
  • Wilfred and Joan Larson Endowment

ACTION ITEMS

89-24 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT ADDENDUM 
RESOLVED: That the contract addendum for Rich Hopkins be approved as presented.

90-24 APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO EXTEND AGREEMENT
RESOLVED: That the Addendum to Extend the Agreement between ESS Midwest, Inc. and Elk Rapids Public Schools be approved as presented.
 

92-24 APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY AMENDMENTS - SECOND READING
RESOLVED: That the following Board Policies be amended and approved as presented:

• Board Policy Reorganization/Clarification Policies - Second Reading - Adopt
  • 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes
  • 3120.06 - Selecting Student Teachers/Administrative Interns
  • 3120.07 - Employment of Casual Resource Personnel
  • 3121.01 - Criminal Conviction Review
  • 3170.01 - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 3310 - Freedom of Speech in Non-instructional Settings
  • 3362.01 - Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
  • 4120 - Employment of Support Staff
  • 4124 - Employment Contract
  • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees Who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
  • 4170.01 - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 4310 - Freedom of Speech in Non-instructional Settings
  • 4362.02 - Work Place Safety
  • 5215 - Missing and Absent Children
  • 5335 - Care of Students with Chronic Health Conditions
  • 5340 - Student Accidents
  • 5350 - Student Suicide
  • 5410 - Promotion, Placement, and Retention
  • 5500 - Student Conduct
  • 5514 - Student Use of Bicycles
  • 5517.01 - Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students
  • 5530 - Drug Prevention
  • 5600 - Student Discipline
  • 5751 - Parental-Married Status of Students
  • 5820 - Student Government
  • 5880 - Public Performances by Students
• Board Policy Reorganization/Clarification Policies - Second Reading - Delete
  • 2414.1 - Subjects and Topics To Be Taught
  • 2414.2 - Notification and Exemptions From the Program
  • 2414.3 - Instruction Guidelines for the Sex Education Program
  • 2414.4 - Questions Involving Controversial Topics
  • 2414.6 - The Sex Education Advisory Board
  • 3125 - Employment of Substitutes
  • 3127 - Selecting Student Teachers/Administrative Interns
  • 3126 - Employment of Personnel in Driver Education and Community Education Programs
  • 3171 - Employee Substance Abuse Assistance Program (ESAAP)
  • 3340 - Professional Staff Grievance Procedure
  • 3364 - Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
  • 4111.1 - Board Authority
  • 4111.2 - Criteria for Creating Positions
  • 4111.3 - Delegation of Authority
  • 4400 - Salary/Wage Schedules
  • 4410 - Compensation For Part-Time Staff
  • 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees Who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
  • 4171 - Employee Substance Abuse Assistance Program(ESAAP)
  • 4364 - Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
  • 4429 - Leaves of Absence
  • 5200.1 - Excuses Absences
  • 5200.2 - Administrative Guidelines for Attendance
  • 5210 - Personal Relationships with Staff Members
  • 5216 - Missing and Absent Children
  • 5410 - Promotion, Placement, and Retention
  • 5410.1 - Promotion Requirements
  • 5410.2 - Guidelines for Promotion
  • 5500.1 - Prohibited Conduct
  • 5500.2 - Student Codes of Conduct
  • 5514 - Student Fines
  • 5517.01 - Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students
  • 5530 - Drug Prevention
  • 5530.1 - Drug Prohibition
  • 5530.2 - Definition of Drugs
  • 5530.3 - Seizure and Confiscation of Drugs
  • 5530.4 - District Drug Program
  • 5530.5 - Discipline for Drug Violations
  • 5530.6 - District Drug Education Program
  • 5530.7 - Anabolic Steroid Notices
  • 5530.8 - Notification
  • 5600 - Student Discipline
  • 5600.1 - Guidelines for Administration of Discipline
  • 5600.2 - Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
  • 5600.3 - In-School Suspension
  • 5600.4 - Chronically Disruptive Student
  • 5751 - Married or Pregnant Students
  • 5820.1 - The Student Council
  • 5820.2 Student Council Functions
  • 5820.3 - Student Government Guidelines
  • 5880.1 - Guidelines for Public Performances

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY TOPIC
Time limitations: Thirty minutes total, fifteen minutes per item, five minutes per speaker per item.
 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

• PASS Program/18 Credit Hour Graduation Allowance
• Curriculum Review Update
• Superintendent Evaluation Tool

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Administrative Finance Report
• Administrative Facilities Report
• Curriculum Council Report

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES/FUTURE MEETINGS

• March 23 - April 1, 2024 - No School, Spring Break
• April 2, 2024 - School Resumes
• April 15, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30p.m.

ADJOURNMENT