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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER                  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL VOTE
2. AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA/RECOMMENDED ACTION    
3.a. Routine Matters:
3.a.1) Approval of Agenda
3.a.1)a) February 10, 2014 Board of Education Agenda
3.a.2) Approval of Minutes
3.a.2)a) Study Session – January 13, 2014
3.a.2)b) Regular Meeting – January 13, 2014
3.a.2)c) Executive Session - January 15, 2014
3.a.2)d) Board Study Session - January 20, 2014
3.a.2)e) Special Meeting - January 20, 2014
3.a.2)f) Check Registry Dated January 1 through January 31, 2014
4. Superintendent's Evaluation: Board President Ancinec
4.a. Action Item:
4.a.1) Superintendent's Evaluation Report
4.a.2) Superintendent's Contract - Board President Ancinec
5. BOARD BRIGHTENER
6. PERSONNEL REPORT  
6.a. Action Items:
6.a.1) Extra-Curricular Clubs & Organizations/Schedule B - Highview Elementary School
6.a.2) Extra-Curricular Clubs & Organizations/Schedule B - Highview Elementary School
6.a.3) Extra-Curricular Clubs & Organizations/Schedule B - Highview Elementary School
6.a.4) Probationary Non-Union Teacher Contract - Nicholas Ploucha
6.a.5) Bilingual Facilitator - Fadia Jacobs
6.a.6) Winter 2013 Coaches' Approval - Schedule B
6.b. Informational Items:
6.b.1) Condolences
6.b.2) Retirements
7. BUSINESS REPORT    
7.a. Action Items:
7.a.1) Millage Resolution (18 Mill Renewal, Sinking Fund)
7.b. Informational Items:
7.b.1) None
8. CURRICULUM REPORT   
8.a. Action Items:
8.a.1) None
8.b. Informational Items:
8.b.1) None
9. SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT   
9.a. Action Items:
9.a.1) None
9.b. Informational Items:
9.b.1) None
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT    
10.a. Action Items:
10.a.1) None
10.b. Informational Items:
10.b.1) Enroll for All-Day Kindergarten
10.b.2) Crestwood is a Bridge Magazine Academic State Champion
10.b.3) Student Count Day - Wednesday, February 12
10.b.4) Relay for Life Kick Off
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS*
12. BOARD COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER                  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL VOTE
Presenter:
President
Description:

Call to Order:     The Board of Education met on the above date in a Regular Board Meeting
                           called to order by ________________________________ at _______ p.m.
 
 
ROLL CALL VOTE
Members Present:
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____   
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
2. AGENDA
Subject:
3. CONSENT AGENDA/RECOMMENDED ACTION    
Presenter:
Secretary
Description:

Recommended Action:  Board of Education approval is recommended for the items listed on the Consent Agenda which include:  the February 10, 2014 Board Agenda; the minutes from the Board Study Session on January 13, 2014; the minutes from the Regular Meeting on January 13, 2014; the minutes from the Executive Session Meeting on January 15, 2014; the minutes from the Board Study Session on January 20, 2014; the minutes from the Special Meeting on January 20, 2014; and the Check Registry Dated January 1 through January 31, 2014.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve          _____
Subject:
3.a. Routine Matters:
Subject:
3.a.1) Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3.a.1)a) February 10, 2014 Board of Education Agenda
Subject:
3.a.2) Approval of Minutes
Subject:
3.a.2)a) Study Session – January 13, 2014
Subject:
3.a.2)b) Regular Meeting – January 13, 2014
Subject:
3.a.2)c) Executive Session - January 15, 2014
Subject:
3.a.2)d) Board Study Session - January 20, 2014
Subject:
3.a.2)e) Special Meeting - January 20, 2014
Subject:
3.a.2)f) Check Registry Dated January 1 through January 31, 2014
Subject:
4. Superintendent's Evaluation: Board President Ancinec
Subject:
4.a. Action Item:
Subject:
4.a.1) Superintendent's Evaluation Report
Presenter:
President Ancinec
Description:
Recommended Action:  I move that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Laurine VanValkenburg as presented.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
4.a.2) Superintendent's Contract - Board President Ancinec
Presenter:
President Ancinec
Description:
Recommended Action:  I move that the Crestwood Board of Education extend the Superintendent's contract for 1 year.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
5. BOARD BRIGHTENER
Description:
Hillcrest Elementary School presents Oh! The Places You Can Go!!
Subject:
6. PERSONNEL REPORT  
Presenter:
Dr. VanValkenburg
Subject:
6.a. Action Items:
Subject:
6.a.1) Extra-Curricular Clubs & Organizations/Schedule B - Highview Elementary School
Description:
Recommended Action:  I recommend that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the sponsorship of Mr. Steven Yancura as sponsor for the Science Club at Highview Elementary for the 2013-2014 school.  See Attachment 6.A.1.


Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
6.a.2) Extra-Curricular Clubs & Organizations/Schedule B - Highview Elementary School
Description:
Recommended Action:  I recommend that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the co-sponsorship of Mrs. Lauren Sutton and Mrs. Sophia Goffas at highview Elementary School for Student Council for the 2013-2014 school year.  See Attachment 6.A.2.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
6.a.3) Extra-Curricular Clubs & Organizations/Schedule B - Highview Elementary School
Description:
Recommended Action:  I recommend that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the sponsorship of Mrs. Therese Miotke at Highview Elementary for the Scrabble Club for the 2013-2014 school year.  See Attachment 6.A.3.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
6.a.4) Probationary Non-Union Teacher Contract - Nicholas Ploucha
Description:
Recommended Action:  I recommend that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the non-union probationary teacher contract for Nicholas Ploucha for the 2013-2014 school year per attached Schedule 6.A.4., pending receipt of official transcripts, employer copy of his current teaching certificate, acceptable criminal background check and other employment documentation as required by law.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
6.a.5) Bilingual Facilitator - Fadia Jacobs
Description:
Recommended Action:  I recommend that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the hiring of Ms. Fadia Jacobs as a Bilingual Facilitator at Riverside Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year as per Attachment Schedule 6.A.5., pending receipt of acceptable criminal background check as required by law.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
6.a.6) Winter 2013 Coaches' Approval - Schedule B
Description:
Recommended Action:  I recommend that the Crestwood Board of Education approve the hiring of the coaches listed on Attachment 6.A.6., pending receipt of acceptable criminal background checks, if applicable.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
6.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
6.b.1) Condolences
Description:
On behalf of the Board of Education we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the following employees who recently lost a family member:

~Dennis Faletti, Principal at Riverside Middle School, lost his father last week.  
~Tim Greenleaf, Head Custodian at Riverside Middle School, lost his mother-in-law last week.
Subject:
6.b.2) Retirements
Presenter:
Dr. VanValkenburg
Description:
Marcy Hammond, Hillcrest Elementary Secretary, ended her career with Crestwood School District on Friday, January 31, 2014.  Marcy has worked as a secretary in the district for 18 years.  We wish her well in her retirement!
Subject:
7. BUSINESS REPORT    
Presenter:
Mr. Aprill
Subject:
7.a. Action Items:
Subject:
7.a.1) Millage Resolution (18 Mill Renewal, Sinking Fund)
Presenter:
Mr. Brian Aprill
Description:
Recommended Action:  That the Crestwood Board of Education approve the attached resolution calling for a special election to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  The propositions to be voted on at the special election are a) Operating Millage Renewal Proposal for 8 Mills for 20 years and b) Building and Site Sinking Fund Tax Levy of 2 Mills for 10 years.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____
Subject:
7.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
7.b.1) None
Subject:
8. CURRICULUM REPORT   
Presenter:
Dr. Klee
Subject:
8.a. Action Items:
Subject:
8.a.1) None
Subject:
8.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
8.b.1) None
Subject:
9. SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT   
Presenter:
Mr. Misiak
Subject:
9.a. Action Items:
Subject:
9.a.1) None
Subject:
9.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
9.b.1) None
Subject:
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT    
Presenter:
Dr. VanValkenburg
Description:
Subject:
10.a. Action Items:
Subject:
10.a.1) None
Description:
Subject:
10.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
10.b.1) Enroll for All-Day Kindergarten
Description:
Registration for fall 2014 all-day Kindergarten started on January 6, 2014.  Student registration is done at the Board of Education Office at 1501 N. Beech Daly.  Please call the Board Office at 278-0906 for registration information or go to our website at www.csdm.k12.mi.us.  The office is open daily from 7:30-3:00 for registration.
Subject:
10.b.2) Crestwood is a Bridge Magazine Academic State Champion
Description:
The Crestwood School District received the following letter from John Bebow, President and CEO of The Center for Michigan in acknowledgement of the district's recognition as an Academic State Champion.

Dear Educator,
Congratulations!  Your school district or charter school is one of 54 across the state of Michigan to be honored as "Academic State Champs" for 2013 by The Center for Michigan and Bridge Magazine.

These recognitions, based on three years of standardized test scores, were made based upon a database created to review school academic performance, as judged against socioeconomic status.  The academic measures, all drawn from official state figures were:

~MEAP exams in the fourth and eighth grades administered in the 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years.
~MME exams in the 11th grade administered in the 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years.
~ACT results for spring 2011, 2012 and 2013.

In conjunction with the Lansing research firm of Public Sector Consultants, Bridge took these academic measures and the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch to establish a calculation that identifies  how well school districts and charters are aiding students achieve, compared to districts and charters with similar student economic attributes.  Bridge ranked 540 school districts and charter schools statewide, and recognized the top 10 percent as Academic State Champs.

For complete coverage of these awards, please visit www.bridgemi.com. And please accept the enclosed certificate with our thanks for all the hard work you, your faculty and your students put into this performance.

Respectfully yours,
John Bebow
Subject:
10.b.3) Student Count Day - Wednesday, February 12
Description:
Ten percent of our school funding for the next year is based on the February 12 Student Count.  It is very important for all of our students to be in attendance for the full day.  We are asking parents to refrain from taking their children out of school for any reason on February 12.
Subject:
10.b.4) Relay for Life Kick Off
Description:
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Dearborn Heights is hosting its kick-off party on Thursday, February  13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.  The event will be held at Caroline Kennedy Library.
Subject:
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS*
Subject:
12. BOARD COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT
Description:

TIME: ___________p.m.

Motion By:_________________________ Supported by:_____________________
 
Ancinec        _____              Senia                        _____     
Garcia          _____              Taylor                       _____  
Krizanic        _____              Ward                        _____     
Sauve           _____

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