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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 Student Presentation 
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
III.B.1. Chad Anthony - CFO Certification 
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
IV.A. Board Goals for 2021-22:
IV.B.  Committee Reports
IV.B.1. Finance Committee - Eric Schwiderson
IV.C. Secretary, Laura Storey
IV.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
IV.D.1. Legislative Update
IV.E. Comments by Public in Attendance: Agenda Items Only 
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
V.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
V.A.1. January 17, 2022
V.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
V.C. General Fund Expenditures 
V.D. Approval
 
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VI.A. Items from the Board
 
VI.A.1. 2022 MASB Board of Directors Election Candidates 
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
VII.A. Superintendent's Update
VII.B. Business Services Director's Update
VII.C. Instructional Services Director Update
VII.C.1. Benchmark Assessment Update
VII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
VII.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
VII.F. Athletic Director's Update
VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
VIII.A. 2022 MASB Board of Directors Election Candidates 
VIII.B. Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Resolution 
VIII.C. Covid Adaptation Bonus 
VIII.D. Approval of School Meal Prices 
VIII.E. Approval of Technology Switches 
VIII.F. Approval of Gym Lightning 
VIII.G.   Acceptance of Bids for Bus Leases and Purchase
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE 
X. LOOKING AHEAD- MARCH MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
X.A. 2022-2023 School Calendar
X.B. Hard Cap 80/20
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: February 21, 2022 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 Needed

I move the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented/amended:
___________________________________________________________

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:
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Subject:
III.A. Members of the Board 
Subject:
III.A.1. Environmental Science Student Presentation 
Subject:
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
III.B.1. Chad Anthony - CFO Certification 
Subject:
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
IV.A. Board Goals for 2021-22:
Subject:
IV.B.  Committee Reports
Subject:
IV.B.1. Finance Committee - Eric Schwiderson
Subject:
IV.C. Secretary, Laura Storey
Subject:
IV.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
IV.D.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
IV.E. Comments by Public in Attendance: Agenda Items Only 
Subject:
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
V.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
Subject:
V.A.1. January 17, 2022
Subject:
V.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
Description:

Treasurer's Financial Report/Superintendent's Report of Internal Accounts:

General Fund - $
High School Activity Account - $
Elementary Activity Account - $
Food Service Fund - $
Capital Projects Bond 2018 $
2018 Debt Retirement Fund $
 
Subject:
V.C. General Fund Expenditures 
Description:
General Fund Expenditures: $ 143,681.75
Subject:
V.D. 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:
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VI.A. Items from the Board
 
Subject:
VI.A.1. 2022 MASB Board of Directors Election Candidates 
Description:
  • Phil Rausch, Midland Public Schools
  • John Tramontana, DeWitt Public Schools
  • Karen Uebler, Frankenmuth School District
Information on each candidate can be found in the information booklet attached below. This must be an action item at tonight's meeting and our completed ballot must be submitted to MASB by Wednesday March 2, 2022. 
Subject:
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
VII.A. Superintendent's Update
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.B. Business Services Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.C. Instructional Services Director Update
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.C.1. Benchmark Assessment Update
Subject:
VII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board Monday evening. 
 
Subject:
VII.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
Description:
Mr. Lichota will provide an update to the board Monday evening.
Subject:
VII.F. Athletic Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Ostrander will share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. 2022 MASB Board of Directors Election Candidates 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education designate __________ as a voting delegate for the 2022 MASB Board of Directors Election. 

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:
VIII.B. Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Resolution 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the submission of a special election to be held Tuesday August 2, 2022, so that the district may continue to levy its authorized operating millage rate on all property, except principal residence and other property exempt by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance, and renews millage that expired with the 2022 tax levy, effective immediately, 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:
VIII.C. Covid Adaptation Bonus 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the Covid Adaptation Bonus to be made payable in the first pay period of July at the conclusion of the 2021-22 school year, 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:
VIII.D. Approval of School Meal Prices 
Description:
Attached is Mrs. Marthaler's recommendation for an adjustment to meal prices. Per federal regulations, we must charge lunch and breakfast prices that are comparable to our reimbursement rate.  As such, an increase in prices is necessary. 

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to establish the price of adult lunches at $5.11, and adult breakfasts at $2.76, 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:
VIII.E. Approval of Technology Switches 
Description:
Motion Needed
 
I move the Board of Education approve the cost of technological switches for $18,515.39 from Inacomp TSG effective immediately, 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:
VIII.F. Approval of Gym Lightning 
Description:
Motion Needed
 
I move the Board of Education to approve the lighting bid for $9,599.51 from Standard Electric including supplies, installation and materials, effective immediately, 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:
VIII.G.   Acceptance of Bids for Bus Leases and Purchase
Description:
The Finance Committee has reviewed the bids for bus leases, and Mr. Anthony will have a recommendation for the winning bid.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to accept the bid from Holland Bus Company  in the amount of $55,497.00/ year for the next three years for the lease of two buses and for the purchase of one new bus for $105,894.00, 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:
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE 
Subject:
X. LOOKING AHEAD- MARCH MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
Subject:
X.A. 2022-2023 School Calendar
Subject:
X.B. Hard Cap 80/20
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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