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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.A.1. Environmental Science 
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. Depository for School Funds
IV.C. Check Signatures Authorization
IV.C.1. General Fund, Debt Retirement, and Payroll Accounts
IV.C.2. Food Service Account
IV.C.3. High School Activity Account
IV.C.4. Elementary Activity Account
IV.D. Designation of Persons for Posting Public Notices of Meetings
IV.E. Board of Education Organizational Memberships:
IV.E.1. Michigan Association of School Boards
IV.F. Retainer Contracts:
IV.F.1. Thrun Law Firm, Attorneys at Law
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
V.A. Committee Reports:  
V.A.1. Building and Site Committee
V.A.2. Personnel/Negotiations Committee
V.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V.B.1. Legislative Update
V.C. Comments by Public in Attendance
 
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
VI.A.1. January 10, 2022
VI.B. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
VI.C. APPROVAL
 
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VII.A. Lighthouse Energy Consortium Contract
VII.B. Tierney Contract for Audio Enhancement/SAFE system
VII.C. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal
VII.D. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
VII.D.1. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
VII.D.1.a. Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for COVID-19
VII.D.2. BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
VII.D.3. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
VII.D.4. MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR'S UPDATE
VII.D.5. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' UPDATE
VII.E. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
VIII.A. Approval of the Tierney Contract
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE 
X. LOOKING AHEAD
X.A. Spring Board Retreat - March 
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM - January 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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Subject:
III.A. Members of the Board
Subject:
III.A.1. Environmental Science 
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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______


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

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.C. Check Signatures Authorization
Subject:
IV.C.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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.C.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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.C.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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.C.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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.D. 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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.E. Board of Education Organizational Memberships:
Subject:
IV.E.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 2022:  

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IV.F. Retainer Contracts:
Subject:
IV.F.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 2022: 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
 
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
V.A. Committee Reports:  
Subject:
V.A.1. Building and Site Committee
Description:
Norma Schwiderson will be presenting on this topic. 
Subject:
V.A.2. Personnel/Negotiations Committee
Description:
Laura Storey will be presenting on this topic. 
Subject:
V.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V.B.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
V.C. Comments by Public in Attendance
 
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
Subject:
VI.A.1. January 10, 2022
Subject:
VI.B. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Description:
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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Lighthouse Energy Consortium Contract
Subject:
VII.B. Tierney Contract for Audio Enhancement/SAFE system
Subject:
VII.C. Non-Homestead Millage Renewal
Subject:
VII.D. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
VII.D.1. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.D.1.a. Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for COVID-19
Subject:
VII.D.2. BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.D.3. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.D.4. MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Lichota will give a brief custodial update to the board. 
Subject:
VII.D.5. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Ostrander will share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening 
Subject:
VII.E. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval of the Tierney Contract
Description:
Motion by ________________Supported by ________________ to approve the Tierney contract, effective immediately,  as presented. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield       _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE 
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               _____ 
John Popovich           _____                           
Eric Schwiderson      _____
Norma Schwiderson  _____
Laura Storey       _______
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____

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