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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. Approval of Minutes
3.b. Approval of Check Registry
4. AUDIT PRESENTATION
5. BOARD BRIGHTENER
6. BUSINESS REPORT     
6.a. Action Items:
6.a.1) Approval of Requisitions
6.a.2) Approval of Confirming Purchase Orders
6.a.3) Acceptance of the June 30, 2021 Audited Financial Statement
 
6.a.4) Approval of Overnight Trip for Drama Students
6.b. Informational Items:
6.b.1) None
7. PERSONNEL REPORT   
7.a. Action Items:
7.a.1) Appointment of RMS Drama Teacher - Rita Hamade-Beydoun.
7.a.2) Appointment of Accounts Payable-Bookkeeper - Carleen Cairns
7.a.3) Appointment of Counselor - RMS - Mona Berry
7.a.4) Appointment of Counselor - RMS - Craig Kiefer
7.a.5) Appointment of Food Services - Lunch Monitor - Highview Elementary  - Hailey Green.
 
7.a.6)   Appointment of Food Services - Lunch Monitor - Kinloch Elementary  - Racha Ghaddar.
 
7.a.7) Approval of Letter of Understanding
7.a.8) Establish Criteria for Selection of Candidates
 
7.a.9)   Candidates Approved to Interview for the Board of Education Trustee
7.b. Informational Items:
7.b.1) Resignations:
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT   
8.a. Action Items:
8.a.1) None
8.b. Informational Items:
8.b.1) Superintendent’s Message
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS*
10. BOARD COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: November 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER                    
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL VOTE      
Presenter:
PRESIDENT
Subject:
2. AGENDA    
Presenter:
PRESIDENT
Subject:
3. CONSENT AGENDA/RECOMMENDED ACTION    
Presenter:
Secretary
Description:
Board of Education approval is recommended for the items listed on the Consent Agenda which include: 
  • the November 08, 2021 Board Agenda;
  • the minutes from the Study Session on Monday, October 25, 2021;
  • the minutes from the Regular Meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021; and
  • the Check Registry dated October 01 through October 31, 2021.
Subject:
3.a. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
3.b. Approval of Check Registry
Subject:
4. AUDIT PRESENTATION
Description:
Audit Presentation by
Taylor & Morgan
Subject:
5. BOARD BRIGHTENER
Presenter:
Jill Marvaso
Description:
Kinloch SIP Presentation
Jill Marvaso
Jenny Teer
Julie Snook
Sara Murray
Deana Yasenchak
Dina Kaczmarczyk
Subject:
6. BUSINESS REPORT     
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:

 
Subject:
6.a. Action Items:
Subject:
6.a.1) Approval of Requisitions
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
The attached list of requisitions are items that buildings or departments would like to purchase for their upcoming needs.  The requisitions have gone through all the appropriate approval processes and have been approved by administration for purchase. In addition, there are funds available to make these purchases.  Once the requisitions are approved they will be processed and purchase orders will be sent out.
 
Subject:
6.a.2) Approval of Confirming Purchase Orders
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
The attached Confirming Purchase Orders are items that needed to be processed prior to the board approval.  The purchase was for football playoff gear.
Subject:
6.a.3) Acceptance of the June 30, 2021 Audited Financial Statement
 
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Subject:
6.a.4) Approval of Overnight Trip for Drama Students
Presenter:
Ms. Morgan
Description:
The Crestwood High School would like to attend the Michigan Thespian Festival in Lansing Michigan, December 9, 2021 through December 11, 2021.  Approximately 15 students of the drama club will depart at approximately 4 pm on December 9 and return at approximately 11 pm on December 11.
 
Subject:
6.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
6.b.1) None
Subject:
7. PERSONNEL REPORT   
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Subject:
7.a. Action Items:
Subject:
7.a.1) Appointment of RMS Drama Teacher - Rita Hamade-Beydoun.
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Ms. Hamade-Beydoun has earned her Bachelor from University of Michigan - Dearborn.  
 
Subject:
7.a.2) Appointment of Accounts Payable-Bookkeeper - Carleen Cairns
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Ms. Cairs has 17 years of experience as an administrative assistant and 4 years of experience in accounts payable.  She has experience in the SMART financial system, Microsoft Office Suite, MIStar, and Journal Entry. She utilizes an analytical approach in assessing information, has strong organizational skills and works to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders.  Ms. Cairns is also a graduate of Crestwood High School.
 
Subject:
7.a.3) Appointment of Counselor - RMS - Mona Berry
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Ms. Berry earned her Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan Dearborn and her Masters in School Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.  She has 15 years of experience in education with 4 of those years in counseling.  She has served as a department head, class sponsor, National Honor Society Advisor, and Mentor.  She takes pride in ensuring people feel heard and valued and has a strong desire to support students in the areas of positive peer relations, academic achievement, and coping with life challenges.
 
Subject:
7.a.4) Appointment of Counselor - RMS - Craig Kiefer
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Mr. Kiefer earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in School Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.  He has 29 years of experience as an educator serving 9 years in classroom teaching and twenty years as a counselor.  He has extensive training in restorative practices, MTSS, career facilitation, SEL, and trauma.  He has also served as a ninth grade transition counselor and department chair, participated in LINK crew, and supervised building testing and AP placement.  Mr. Kiefer is looking forward to working with middle school students in order to assist in preparing them for high school.
 
Subject:
7.a.5) Appointment of Food Services - Lunch Monitor - Highview Elementary  - Hailey Green.
 
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Ms. Green is currently working as a safety guard at Riverside Middle School and Highview Elementary School.  She is excited to be spending the remainder of her monitoring students during lunch at Highview Elementary.
 
Subject:
7.a.6)   Appointment of Food Services - Lunch Monitor - Kinloch Elementary  - Racha Ghaddar.
 
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Ms. Ghaddar has volunteered her time with the Crestwood School District.  She is excited to be joining as a Lunch Monitor at Kinloch Elementary.
 
Subject:
7.a.7) Approval of Letter of Understanding
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
We were informed by the Union leadership that the CFT membership voted on and passed the letter of understanding regarding longevity pay and signing bonus with a vote of 194 Yes to 4 No.
 
Subject:
7.a.8) Establish Criteria for Selection of Candidates
 
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Description:
Attached are the proposed criteria and timeline for filling the vacancy on the Crestwood School District Board of Education created by the resignation of Ed Garcia.  They are based on the processes followed in filling the last Board vacancy and are in accordance with Board policy.
 
Subject:
7.a.9)   Candidates Approved to Interview for the Board of Education Trustee
Presenter:
Dr. Lazar
Subject:
7.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
7.b.1) Resignations:
Description:
  • Danielle Bell - Biology and Chemistry Teacher at Crestwood High resigned effective 11/16/2021
  • Mary Conger - Secretary at Hillcrest Elementary retires effective 11/30/2021
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT   
Subject:
8.a. Action Items:
Subject:
8.a.1) None
Presenter:
Dr. Mosallam
Subject:
8.b. Informational Items:
Subject:
8.b.1) Superintendent’s Message
Presenter:
Dr. Mosallam
Description:
  • End of Card Marking was Friday, November 5
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • CHS Fall Play
  • The Play that Goes Wrong
  • November 12 Senior Citizen Performance
  • November 13, 14, 19 and 20
  • Other
  • Superintendent’s Commentary
Subject:
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS*
Subject:
10. BOARD COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
Subject:
11. ADJOURNMENT

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