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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
III.A. Members of the Board
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
III.B.1. Board Member Appreciation Month
IV. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
IV.A. Election of Board of Education Spokesperson
IV.B. Regular Meeting Dates
IV.C. Depository for School Funds
IV.D. Check Signatures Authorization
IV.D.1. General Fund, Debt Retirement, and Payroll Accounts
IV.D.2. Food Service Account
IV.D.3. High School Activity Account
IV.D.4. Elementary Activity Account
IV.E. Designation of Persons for Posting Public Notices of Meetings
IV.F. Board of Education Organizational Memberships:
IV.F.1. Michigan Association of School Boards
IV.G. Retainer Contracts:
IV.G.1. Thrun Law Firm, Attorneys at Law
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
V.A. Committee Reports:  
V.A.1. Personnel Committee
V.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V.B.1. Legislative Update
V.C. Comments by Public in Attendance: Agenda Items Only and Extended Continuity of Learning Plan Instructional Delivery Model
 
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
VI.A.1. January 11, 2021
VI.B. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
VI.C. APPROVAL
 
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
VII.A.1. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
VII.A.2. BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
VII.A.3. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
VII.A.3.a. Monthly ECOL Plan Presentation 
VII.A.4. MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR'S UPDATE
VII.A.5. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' UPDATE
VII.B. SET-SEG CONSULTATION
VII.C. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
VIII.A. Approval of District ECOL Instructional Delivery Model
VIII.B. Personnel Contract Addendum 
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE AND EXTENDED CONTINUITY  OF LEARNING PLAN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY MODEL
X. LOOKING AHEAD
X.A. Spring Board Retreat - March 
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 
Subject:
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
Description:
Motion by ________________Supported by ________________ to approve the agenda as presented. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Subject:
III.A. Members of the Board
Subject:
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
III.B.1. Board Member Appreciation Month
Subject:
IV. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Subject:
IV.A. Election of Board of Education Spokesperson
Description:
Motion by__________ to nominate ____________ as Board Spokesperson for a period of one year.  

Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to appoint Christopher Ming as Board Spokesperson for a period of one year.

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.B. Regular Meeting Dates
Description:
Motion by____________ Supported by ___________ to hold regular Board of Education meetings no later than the 3rd Monday of the month at  6:00 p.m. in the Au Gres-Sims Elementary School library. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.C. Depository for School Funds
Description:
Motion by _____________ Supported by____________ to use TCF Bank as the institution for depository of school funds. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.D. Check Signatures Authorization
Subject:
IV.D.1. General Fund, Debt Retirement, and Payroll Accounts
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by _______________ to authorize the following
signatures for General Fund, Debt Retirement, and Payroll Accounts; two
signatures required:  Christopher Ming, Lindsay Miller, Chad Anthony, and Board Treasurer.

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.D.2. Food Service Account
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by _______________ to authorize the following
signatures for the Food Service Account; two signatures required:  Christopher Ming, Lindsay Miller, Chad Anthony, and Board Treasurer.

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.D.3. High School Activity Account
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by _______________ to authorize the following
signatures for the High School Activity Account; two signatures required:  Christopher, Lindsay Miller, Chad Anthony, Chad Zeien, and Board Treasurer.

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.D.4. Elementary Activity Account
Description:
Motion by ____________ Supported by _______________ to authorize the following signatures for the Elementary Activity Account; two signatures required:  Christopher Ming, Lindsay Miller, Chad Anthony, Chad Zeien, and Board Treasurer.

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.E. Designation of Persons for Posting Public Notices of Meetings
Description:

Motion by _____________Supported by _____________ to appoint Christopher Ming and Lindsay Miller as the persons to post notices of Board of Education meetings. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.F. Board of Education Organizational Memberships:
Subject:
IV.F.1. Michigan Association of School Boards
Description:
Motion by ________________ Supported by ________________ to approve Au Gres-Sims School District Board of Education membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards for 2021:  

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.G. Retainer Contracts:
Subject:
IV.G.1. Thrun Law Firm, Attorneys at Law
Description:
Motion by ________________Supported by ________________ to retain the services of the Thrun Law Firm as school district attorneys for 2021: 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
 
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
V.A. Committee Reports:  
Subject:
V.A.1. Personnel Committee
Subject:
V.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V.B.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
V.C. Comments by Public in Attendance: Agenda Items Only and Extended Continuity of Learning Plan Instructional Delivery Model
 
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
Subject:
VI.A.1. January 11, 2021
Subject:
VI.B. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Description:
To be reviewed at next month's meeting due to illness. 


General Fund Expenditures: $ 
 
Subject:
VI.C. APPROVAL
 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. 

Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
VII.A.1. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.A.2. BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.A.3. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.A.3.a. Monthly ECOL Plan Presentation 
Subject:
VII.A.4. MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Lichota will give a brief custodial update to the board. 
Subject:
VII.A.5. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Ostrander will share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening 
Subject:
VII.B. SET-SEG CONSULTATION
Description:
Mr. Ming will share information with the board Monday evening reguarding his consultation with SET-SEG, please refer to the attachments below. 
Subject:
VII.C. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of District ECOL Instructional Delivery Model
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education accept the district ECOL Instructional Delivery Model, effective immediately, as presented.

Motion by ______________________________ Supported by __________________________ 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
VIII.B. Personnel Contract Addendum 
Description:
Motion Needed.

I move the board accept the FFCRA extension as presented, effective immediately. 

Motion by ______________________________ Supported by __________________________ 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE AND EXTENDED CONTINUITY  OF LEARNING PLAN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY MODEL
Subject:
X. LOOKING AHEAD
Subject:
X.A. Spring Board Retreat - March 
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m.

Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____                     
Nicholas Moore          _____                         
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____

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