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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Closed Session
III. RECESS
IV. Resume Meeting/ Pledge of Allegiance/ Approval of Agenda
V. Approval of Consent Action Items
V.A. CONSENT: Minutes
V.B. CONSENT: Financial Statements
V.C. CONSENT: Approval of Diplomas
VI. Good News
VII. Superintendent Informational Report
VIII. Board of Education Reports/Action
VIII.A. Facility & Finance Committee
VIII.B. Policy Committee
VIII.C. Approval of Berrien RESA Budget
IX. Superintendent Recommendations
IX.A. Bid Approvals
IX.B. High School Curriculum Purchases
IX.C. Personnel
IX.D. Out of State Trip
X. Board Action from Closed Session
XI. Public Comment
XII. Other Matters - Adjournment
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Lakeshore Public Schools
Meeting: May 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM - LAKESHORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
CALL TO ORDER
At this time the Board President will call the meeting to order.
 
Subject:
II. Closed Session
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY MATTERS & SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

Hearings - Students #74,  #75, & #76:
 
Subject:
III. RECESS
Description:
The Board will take a recess until 7:00 p.m.
Subject:
IV. Resume Meeting/ Pledge of Allegiance/ Approval of Agenda
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
RESUME MEETING/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Board will resume the meeting and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

"Moved by ______________, supported by ____________, that the Board reenter open session at ________ p.m."


INTRODUCTIONS will be conducted by the Board President as we ask Board members, administrators, and the audience to introduce themselves.

                                                                                                               
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Board should consider any changes or additions to the agenda including the potential removal of any matter scheduled as a consent action item.  The Board should approve the agenda with one of the following motions:
Subject:
V. Approval of Consent Action Items
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
Minutes - that the minutes of the April 11, 2022, regular meeting be approved as presented; and

Financial Statement & Bills - that the April 2022 financial statements be accepted, and the April 2022 payrolls be approved for payment; and

2022 Diplomas - that the diplomas be authorized for the 2022 Lakeshore High School Seniors as presented pending satisfactory completion of requirements as approved by the Board of Education."
Subject:
V.A. CONSENT: Minutes
Subject:
V.B. CONSENT: Financial Statements
Subject:
V.C. CONSENT: Approval of Diplomas
Subject:
VI. Good News
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
Tonight we will be hearing from the Middle School Science Olympiad students.


 
Subject:
VII. Superintendent Informational Report
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:

Last week we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week.  The University of Chicago Press Journal published a study completed in 2016 that tied student achievement, absences, and behavior to teacher quality. This study tells us something that everyone already knows...great teaching makes the biggest difference for any child, in any school.  I would like to thank our teachers for the great work they do with and for our students.

Since our last Board meeting, I had the opportunity to finalize the agreement with Lincoln Township Police to bring in a School Resource Officer for Lakeshore Schools.  Our district is very excited about this opportunity.  The School Resource Officer will work with all of our schools to be a visible, active law enforcement figure throughout the district.  The officer will be a resource for students, parents, and teachers in handling individual issues such as substance abuse and other concerning behaviors.  I would like to thank Chief Gary Soper from the Lincoln Township Police Department for working with us to create this position.  Lakeshore will be working with LTP in hiring this officer within the next month.

Over the last few months, over 70 Lakeshore employees have been "thanked" through the Learn by Heart campaign.  We continue to post these on our district Facebook page.  The community comments have been wonderful to read, and it’s really made a difference for the overall morale and health of our entire employee team.

Tied to the Learn by Heart campaign, on Wednesday, May 11th, Lake Michigan College is hosting an event titled, Heart Work 2022.  This event is specifically for all Berrien County education personnel and will include food, as well as a keynote speaker.  This will be a great culminating event to emphasize the importance our schools have on the community. 

And finally, I am nearing the end of my first year with Lakeshore Schools.  I would like to thank the Board for the opportunity to work together on the important work of educating our children. I would also like to thank our administration team, our teachers, and all Lakeshore staff.   It has been an honor and I look forward to writing the next chapters together.
 
Subject:
VIII. Board of Education Reports/Action
Subject:
VIII.A. Facility & Finance Committee
Presenter:
Jeff Hannan
Description:
The Facility and Finance Committee met on the morning of Thursday, May 5, 2022.   Jason Beckrow, Kevin Bushu, Jeff Hannan, Greg Eding, Nick White, and Tracy Althouse were in attendance. 

Items discussed including but were not limited to the following:
 
  • Tracy presented monthly financials, sinking fund projects, and investments.  Nothing of concern was noted.   The committee discussed upcoming sinking fund projects and bid approval request for a turf upkeep machine.
 
  • The committee discussed possible bond mileage and sinking fund renewal options.   More information will be coming in the next few months.
Subject:
VIII.B. Policy Committee
Presenter:
Rachel Wade
Description:
The Policy Committee met on Tuesday, May 3.  Present in the meeting were Greg Eding, Scott Allan, Bill Scaletta, and Rachel Wade.  The committee discussed Board Policy 5610 regarding Emergency Removal, Suspension, and Expulsion of Students.

The committee focused on the Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion portion of the policy.  Superintendent Eding requested an additional step in handling significant student behaviors that might lead to a long term suspension or expulsion.  This added step would allow the superintendent to suspend a student for a period longer than 10 days, with the Board being the appeal to this decision.  This keeps us in line with the due process rights of students, while also allowing us to work directly with students and parents at the administration level for longer suspensions.  The goal is not to have more long term suspensions, but rather to lower the number of expulsions, keeping our students engaged with school as much as possible.

The following is the recommendation for change to Policy 5610:

Current:
... The Superintendent may recommend to the Board a long-term suspension or that a student be expelled.
 
In all cases resulting in short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion, appropriate due process rights must be observed.

Change to:
... The Superintendent may recommend to the Board a long-term suspension or that a student be expelled.

The Superintendent may suspend a student for a period longer than ten (10) days, not to exceed forty-five (45) days.  The Board shall act on any appeal to the decision.
 
In all cases resulting in short-term suspension, long-term suspension, or expulsion, appropriate due process rights must be observed.
Last month, the following proposed changes to Policy, Administrative Guidelines & Form 5111 were brought to the Board for first reading.  Tonight, we are requesting they be approved for second reading and adoption.

The following is the recommendation for change to Policy 5111:

Current

G.  Students whose parents do not reside within the District, but who present evidence that they will move into the District within a short period of time may enroll in the schools of this District as tuition students for the time not in residence.

Change to:

G.  Students whose parents do not reside within the District, but who present evidence that they will move into the District within a short period of time may enroll in the schools of this District for the time not in residence.  Tuition may be required if the student does not qualify for state funding during the time not in residence.

Current:

H.  Twelfth grade students who have begun their work toward graduation from the District's high school and whose parents no longer reside within the District may be permitted to complete their high school education as tuition students.

Change to:

H.  Twelfth grade students who have begun their work toward graduation from the District's high school and whose parents no longer reside within the District may be permitted to complete their high school education.  Tuition may be required if the student does not qualify for state funding during the time the parent/guardian is not a resident.

The following are recommendations for change to Administrative Guideline 5111:

Current:

A.  Proof of residency consisting of a deed, building permit, rental agreement, tax statement, voter registration card, or completion of Form 5111 F2b

Change to:

A.  Homeowner must provide a current utility bill in the name and address of the person enrolling the student (gas, electric, water, or cable bill only) - mailing address must match the service address.  And either a current property tax bill with the name and property address, or purchase agreement if closing occurred within the last 6 months of the person enrolling the student.

Tenant must provide a current utility bill in the name and address of the person enrolling the student (gas, electric, water, or cable bill only) - mailing address must match the service address.  And the rental agreement with the name and property address of the person enrolling the student.

And to remove:

C.  Students without appropriate records will be admitted under temporary enrollment for a period of ten (10) days, unless extended by the principal. Parents are to be so informed at the time of admission.

The following are recommendations for change to Form 5111:

Remove Form 5111 F2a and replace with Lakeshore Public Schools Affidavit for Student not Living with Parent/Guardian
Remove Form 5111 F2b and replace with Lakeshore Public Schools Affidavit for Designation of Decision Making Authority
 
Subject:
VIII.C. Approval of Berrien RESA Budget
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
In your materials is a summary of the Berrien RESA General Fund and Special Education Fund Proposed Budgets for the 2022-2023 school year and a copy of the resolution of support to be adopted.  Each local Board of Education within the Berrien RESA service area must take action on the proposed General Fund Budget, though the Special Education Budget is informational only.  The majority of the local districts must be in support of the budget for it be officially approved.
 
Subject:
IX. Superintendent Recommendations
Subject:
IX.A. Bid Approvals
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:
Kohn Fieldhouse & Soccer Stadium Improvements Project
Kingscott recommends accepting the bid received for the Kohn Fieldhouse & Soccer Stadium Improvements Project in the amount of $275,000.00 from local company CPM Construction Inc.    The mechanical, fire alarm, electrical, and railing improvements to these areas are a result of inspections conducted to receive this gift in order to have it meet school code requirements as well as recommendations from our insurance company. The resources would come from the Building and Site Sinking Fund. 

Turf Maintenance Equipment
Operations Director Nick White is recommending that we accept the bid for turf maintenance equipment from SMG Equipment LLC in the amount of $57,050.00.  This would allow the synthetic turf surfaces to be cleaned and maintained internally for an efficient and economic upkeep.

 
Subject:
IX.B. High School Curriculum Purchases
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:
High School Science Materials Purchase - Greg Eding

We are requesting Board approval for the proposed High School Science materials from multiple companies including McGraw Hill, Savvas, Lab-Aids, and Cengage in the total amount $162,728.88.  The shipping for one order is estimated.

High School Social Studies Curriculum Purchase

We have another request for the Board to approve curriculum materials for High School Social Studies from again multiple companies.  The total amount is estimated to be not more than $45,777.24 with shipping charges.

 
Subject:
IX.C. Personnel
Presenter:
Greg Eding/ Julie Powell
Description:
We have three teacher retirements to announce:  Middle School Choir Director Carole Conrad - 20 years; High School Spanish Teacher Sue Baker - 24 years; and High School Special Education Teacher Doug Clem - 21 years.  We sincerely thank all of them for their devotion and compassion they have shown our students and the Lancer community, and we wish them the best.

High School Assistant Principal Jason Holok has decided to resign from his administrative roll on June 30, 2022, which he has held since 2019, and will be returning to the classroom.  He has accepted our position as a High School Special Education Teacher.

We are recommending the hiring of four new teachers for the next school year and one that will be beginning this week.

Kathryn Dabkowski will start Wednesday as our Hollywood Elementary Speech Pathologist working at 60%.  She is the replacement for an opening we had since early April. Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and a Master’s from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.  She has previously worked in Chicago and South Bend.

Alyson Wendzel will be taking over as the Middle School Choir Director.  She received her Bachelor’s from Western Michigan University and has taught at Hartford Schools.

Lance Carter has accepted the High School Math position.  He received his Bachelor’s from Western Michigan University and most recently taught at Berrien Springs High School.

Brian Murphy is our new HVAC instructor at 40% and we are thrilled to offer this job skill to high school students.  He has been in the HVAC trade for 29 years, from his service in the Navy to owing his own company.

John Girton has accepted the new position of High School Advance Weight Training.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Florida and his Master’s from Northern Michigan University.  He most recently taught in Traverse City Area, and prior to that in Virginia.
 
Subject:
IX.D. Out of State Trip
Presenter:
Greg Eding
Description:
We have a request from High School Math & Science Center Teacher Jill McNabnay for the MSC Juniors to take a one-day trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio on Friday, May 27.  They will be collecting data at Cedar Point using accelerometers, speedometers, and altimeters in order to look at kinematics equations using real-life data.  They will collect data while in the park and will then utilize this data once they return to the physics classroom to calculate speed, velocity, acceleration, and G- force (among other things) from different rides in the park.
 
Subject:
X. Board Action from Closed Session
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS



SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

 
Subject:
XI. Public Comment
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
The Board President will call on citizens who would like to make comments or express concerns at this time.  The Board of Education Policy, "Public Participation at Board Meetings," applies to this section of the Agenda.
 
Subject:
XII. Other Matters - Adjournment
Presenter:
Jason Beckrow
Description:
Board Meeting Evaluation - Evaluations are available for the audience.

Suggested Meeting Guide - Enclosed is the suggested meeting guide for the Board members to review.
        
Adjournment -
 

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