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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
4.A. Agenda approval
4.B. Approval of minutes
4.C. Approval of invoices
4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
4.E. Other
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.A. Board Committee Reports
5.B. Other
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
6.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
6.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
6.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
6.D.1. Health Occupations
6.D.2. Information Technologies
6.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
6.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
6.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
6.F. Other
7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
7.A. Departmental Reports
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.C. Other
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
9. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
10. OTHER
11. ADJOURN
12. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
13. WELCOME TO GUESTS
14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
15. ANNUAL BUSINESS
15.A. Agenda approval
15.B. Approval of minutes
15.C. Approval of invoices
15.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
15.E. Other
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16.A. Board Committee Reports
16.B. Other
17. NEW BUSINESS
17.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
17.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
17.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
17.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
17.D.1. Health Occupations
17.D.2. Information Technologies
17.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
17.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
17.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
17.F. Other
18. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
18.A. Departmental Reports
18.B. Superintendent's Report
18.C. Other
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
20. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
21. OTHER
22. ADJOURN
23. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
24. WELCOME TO GUESTS
25. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
26. ANNUAL BUSINESS
26.A. Agenda approval
26.B. Approval of minutes
26.C. Approval of invoices
26.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
26.E. Other
27. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
27.A. Board Committee Reports
27.B. Other
28. NEW BUSINESS
28.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
28.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
28.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
28.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
28.D.1. Health Occupations
28.D.2. Information Technologies
28.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
28.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
28.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
28.F. Other
29. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
29.A. Departmental Reports
29.B. Superintendent's Report
29.C. Other
30. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
31. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
32. OTHER
33. ADJOURN
34. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
35. WELCOME TO GUESTS
36. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
37. ANNUAL BUSINESS
37.A. Agenda approval
37.B. Approval of minutes
37.C. Approval of invoices
37.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
37.E. Other
38. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
38.A. Board Committee Reports
38.B. Other
39. NEW BUSINESS
39.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
39.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
39.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
39.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
39.D.1. Health Occupations
39.D.2. Information Technologies
39.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
39.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
39.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
39.F. Other
40. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
40.A. Departmental Reports
40.B. Superintendent's Report
40.C. Other
41. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
42. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
43. OTHER
44. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
Subject:
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
Subject:
4.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
Subject:
4.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on January 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
Subject:
4.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Bill Borga will review invoices.  Invoices are on file in the business office.  Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time.  Please call Superintendent Huotari.
Subject:
4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
Subject:
4.E. Other
Subject:
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
5.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Building & Site met on 01.23.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.01.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.06.23
Subject:
5.B. Other
Subject:
6. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the Board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) with Kyley Corsi at Step 1 with a start date of January 30, 2023.  Casey, Richelle, Melissa and Cailyn conducted the interviews.
Subject:
6.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Connie Smith has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Connie has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the DIISD for the past eleven years.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
6.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Lily Anderson has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Lily has worked as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the past 18 years and, prior to that, worked as an instructional aide.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
6.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
Subject:
6.D.1. Health Occupations
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Health Occupations students who qualify to compete in the HOSA State Competition April 26-29, 2023, at the Grand Traverse Resort or another HOSA approved hotel in Traverse City.  The fees will be covered by FTCF fundraising and self-pay.
Subject:
6.D.2. Information Technologies
Description:

 
Subject:
6.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Mr. Gregg, IT instructor, and nine students from Computer Networking & Cyber Security, C++ and Marketing programs to compete in the BPA State Competition in Grand Rapids, MI March 9-12, 2023.  The trip is funded through the Field Trip Competition Fund, fundraising, and self-pay.
Subject:
6.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for the BPA students who qualify for the BPA National Conference in Anaheim, CA April 25-30, 2023.  The trip will be funded through student fundraising and self-pay. 
Subject:
6.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase 10 carts for existing welders.  These are for welding machines purchased in the past that aren't on mobile user-friendly carts as is our newer equipment.  Cost is not to exceed $12,000.00.
Subject:
6.F. Other
Subject:
7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
7.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.C. Other
Subject:
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
Subject:
9. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
Subject:
10. OTHER
Subject:
11. ADJOURN
Subject:
12. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
13. WELCOME TO GUESTS
Subject:
14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
15. ANNUAL BUSINESS
Subject:
15.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
Subject:
15.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on January 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
Subject:
15.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Bill Borga will review invoices.  Invoices are on file in the business office.  Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time.  Please call Superintendent Huotari.
Subject:
15.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
Subject:
15.E. Other
Subject:
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
16.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Building & Site met on 01.23.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.01.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.06.23
Subject:
16.B. Other
Subject:
17. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
17.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the Board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) with Kyley Corsi at Step 1 with a start date of January 30, 2023.  Casey, Richelle, Melissa and Cailyn conducted the interviews.
Subject:
17.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Connie Smith has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Connie has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the DIISD for the past eleven years.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
17.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Lily Anderson has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Lily has worked as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the past 18 years and, prior to that, worked as an instructional aide.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
17.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
Subject:
17.D.1. Health Occupations
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Health Occupations students who qualify to compete in the HOSA State Competition April 26-29, 2023, at the Grand Traverse Resort or another HOSA approved hotel in Traverse City.  The fees will be covered by FTCF fundraising and self-pay.
Subject:
17.D.2. Information Technologies
Description:

 
Subject:
17.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Mr. Gregg, IT instructor, and nine students from Computer Networking & Cyber Security, C++ and Marketing programs to compete in the BPA State Competition in Grand Rapids, MI March 9-12, 2023.  The trip is funded through the Field Trip Competition Fund, fundraising, and self-pay.
Subject:
17.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for the BPA students who qualify for the BPA National Conference in Anaheim, CA April 25-30, 2023.  The trip will be funded through student fundraising and self-pay. 
Subject:
17.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase 10 carts for existing welders.  These are for welding machines purchased in the past that aren't on mobile user-friendly carts as is our newer equipment.  Cost is not to exceed $12,000.00.
Subject:
17.F. Other
Subject:
18. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
18.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
Subject:
18.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
18.C. Other
Subject:
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
Subject:
20. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
Subject:
21. OTHER
Subject:
22. ADJOURN
Subject:
23. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
24. WELCOME TO GUESTS
Subject:
25. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
26. ANNUAL BUSINESS
Subject:
26.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
Subject:
26.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on January 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
Subject:
26.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Bill Borga will review invoices.  Invoices are on file in the business office.  Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time.  Please call Superintendent Huotari.
Subject:
26.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
Subject:
26.E. Other
Subject:
27. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
27.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Building & Site met on 01.23.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.01.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.06.23
Subject:
27.B. Other
Subject:
28. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
28.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the Board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) with Kyley Corsi at Step 1 with a start date of January 30, 2023.  Casey, Richelle, Melissa and Cailyn conducted the interviews.
Subject:
28.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Connie Smith has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Connie has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the DIISD for the past eleven years.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
28.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Lily Anderson has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Lily has worked as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the past 18 years and, prior to that, worked as an instructional aide.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
28.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
Subject:
28.D.1. Health Occupations
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Health Occupations students who qualify to compete in the HOSA State Competition April 26-29, 2023, at the Grand Traverse Resort or another HOSA approved hotel in Traverse City.  The fees will be covered by FTCF fundraising and self-pay.
Subject:
28.D.2. Information Technologies
Description:

 
Subject:
28.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Mr. Gregg, IT instructor, and nine students from Computer Networking & Cyber Security, C++ and Marketing programs to compete in the BPA State Competition in Grand Rapids, MI March 9-12, 2023.  The trip is funded through the Field Trip Competition Fund, fundraising, and self-pay.
Subject:
28.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for the BPA students who qualify for the BPA National Conference in Anaheim, CA April 25-30, 2023.  The trip will be funded through student fundraising and self-pay. 
Subject:
28.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase 10 carts for existing welders.  These are for welding machines purchased in the past that aren't on mobile user-friendly carts as is our newer equipment.  Cost is not to exceed $12,000.00.
Subject:
28.F. Other
Subject:
29. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
29.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
Subject:
29.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
29.C. Other
Subject:
30. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
Subject:
31. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
Subject:
32. OTHER
Subject:
33. ADJOURN
Subject:
34. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
35. WELCOME TO GUESTS
Subject:
36. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
37. ANNUAL BUSINESS
Subject:
37.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
Subject:
37.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on January 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session minutes.
Subject:
37.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Bill Borga will review invoices.  Invoices are on file in the business office.  Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time.  Please call Superintendent Huotari.
Subject:
37.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
Subject:
37.E. Other
Subject:
38. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
38.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Building & Site met on 01.23.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.01.23
Personnel & Negotiations met on 02.06.23
Subject:
38.B. Other
Subject:
39. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
39.A. Ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the Board ratify and approve filling the position of Associate Classroom Coordinator, Flexible Assignment (Willis) with Kyley Corsi at Step 1 with a start date of January 30, 2023.  Casey, Richelle, Melissa and Cailyn conducted the interviews.
Subject:
39.B. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Connie Smith has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Connie has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the DIISD for the past eleven years.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
39.C. Act on employee retirement request - SE
Description:
Lily Anderson has submitted a letter of intent to retire at the end of the school year with an effective date of June 30, 2023.  Lily has worked as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the past 18 years and, prior to that, worked as an instructional aide.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  We recommend the board accept this request with regret.
Subject:
39.D. Request permission for student out of district, overnight travel and expenses - TE
Subject:
39.D.1. Health Occupations
Description:
We are requesting permission for the out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Health Occupations students who qualify to compete in the HOSA State Competition April 26-29, 2023, at the Grand Traverse Resort or another HOSA approved hotel in Traverse City.  The fees will be covered by FTCF fundraising and self-pay.
Subject:
39.D.2. Information Technologies
Description:

 
Subject:
39.D.2.a. BPA State Competition
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for Mr. Gregg, IT instructor, and nine students from Computer Networking & Cyber Security, C++ and Marketing programs to compete in the BPA State Competition in Grand Rapids, MI March 9-12, 2023.  The trip is funded through the Field Trip Competition Fund, fundraising, and self-pay.
Subject:
39.D.2.b. BPA National Conference
Description:
We are requesting permission for the student out of district, overnight travel and expenses for the BPA students who qualify for the BPA National Conference in Anaheim, CA April 25-30, 2023.  The trip will be funded through student fundraising and self-pay. 
Subject:
39.E. Request permission to purchase welding equipment up to $12,000 - TE
Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase 10 carts for existing welders.  These are for welding machines purchased in the past that aren't on mobile user-friendly carts as is our newer equipment.  Cost is not to exceed $12,000.00.
Subject:
39.F. Other
Subject:
40. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
40.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
Subject:
40.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
40.C. Other
Subject:
41. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR THE PURPOSE OF PENDING LITIGATION
Subject:
42. Level II Grievance Hearing - DIISD EA
Subject:
43. OTHER
Subject:
44. ADJOURN
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated.  If any person requires special accommodations, please advise the Superintendent 24 hours in advance of the meeting - 779-2690.

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