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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
III.A. Members of the Board 
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
IV.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
IV.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
IV.B.1. Letters of Resignation
IV.B.1.a. Elementary PE Teacher 
IV.B.1.b. MS Social Studies Teacher 
IV.C. Committee Reports
IV.C.1. Building and Site Committee
IV.C.2. Curriculum Committee 
IV.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
IV.D.1. Legislative Update
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
V.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
V.A.1. June 20, 2022
V.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
V.C. General Fund Expenditures 
V.D. Acceptance of Resignations
V.E. Approval
 
VI. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VII.A. Solar Project Progress
VII.B. District Critical Incident Plan 
VII.C. Non-Homestead Renewal
VII.D. August Board Retreat 
VII.E. Items from the Board
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
VIII.A. Superintendent's Update
VIII.A.1.  Update
VIII.B. Business Services Director's Update
VIII.C. Instructional Services Director Update
VIII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
VIII.E. Athletic Director's Update
VIII.F. Items from the Board
 
IX. ACTION ITEMS:
IX.A. HIRING OF ELEMENTARY PE TEACHER
IX.B. HIRING OF MS MATH TEACHER 
IX.C. HIRING OF MS SPECIAL ED TEACHER 
IX.D. HIRING OF CUSTODIAN 
IX.E. APPROVAL OF MATH CURRICULUM 
IX.F. APPROVAL OF CAREER EXPLORATION CURRICULUM 
IX.G. APPROVAL SAVVAS K-5 ELA CURRICULUM PILOT
IX.H. APPROVAL OF FMLA 
IX.I. ACCEPTANCE OF ESS 2022-23 CONTRACTED ASSIGNMENT
IX.J. SPCC PLAN APPROVAL 
IX.K. SOLAR PROJECT PPA APPROVAL
X. LOOKING AHEAD
X.A. August Board Retreat 
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM - July Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
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.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
IV.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
Subject:
IV.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
Subject:
IV.B.1. Letters of Resignation
Subject:
IV.B.1.a. Elementary PE Teacher 
Description:
Attached is the letter of resignation from Morgan Stanley. 
Subject:
IV.B.1.b. MS Social Studies Teacher 
Subject:
IV.C. Committee Reports
Subject:
IV.C.1. Building and Site Committee
Description:
A committee member will provide an update to the Board Monday evening. 
Subject:
IV.C.2. Curriculum Committee 
Description:
A committee member will provide an update to the Board Monday evening. 
Subject:
IV.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
IV.D.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
V.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
Subject:
V.A.1. June 20, 2022
Subject:
V.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
Description:

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

General Fund - $
2018 Debt Retirement Fund - $ 
High School Activity Account - $  
Elementary Activity Account - $  
Food Service Fund - $ 
Capital Projects Bond 2018 $ 
 
 
Subject:
V.C. General Fund Expenditures 
Description:
General Fund Expenditures: $ 
Subject:
V.D. Acceptance of Resignations
Subject:
V.E. 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. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Subject:
VII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Solar Project Progress
Subject:
VII.B. District Critical Incident Plan 
Subject:
VII.C. Non-Homestead Renewal
Subject:
VII.D. August Board Retreat 
Subject:
VII.E. Items from the Board
Subject:
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Superintendent's Update
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VIII.A.1.  Update
Subject:
VIII.B. Business Services Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VIII.C. Instructional Services Director Update
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the Board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VIII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board Monday evening. 
 
Subject:
VIII.E. Athletic Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Ostrander may share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VIII.F. Items from the Board
 
Subject:
IX. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IX.A. HIRING OF ELEMENTARY PE TEACHER
Description:
Attached are the application materials from Chase Blackmore for the Elementary Physical Education Teacher position. Upon conclusion of interviews and contract negotiations, Mr. Ming and the Personnel Committee are recommending the Board to hire Chase Blackmore for the position at MA Step 1.
 
Motion Needed.
 
I move the Board of Education approve the hiring of Chase Blackmore as a full time teacher, with wages per MA Step 1 of the the AGS-EA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, 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.B. HIRING OF MS MATH TEACHER 
Description:
Attached are application materials from Mackenzie Rinn for the MS Math teacher position.  Upon conclusion of interviews and contract negotiations, Mr. Ming and the Personnel Committee are recommending the Board hire Mackenzie Rinn for the position at BA step 6.

I move the Board of Education approve the hiring of Mackenzie Rinn as full time teacher, with wages as per BA Step 6 of the AGS-EA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, effective immediately, as presented 

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education approve the hiring of Mackenzie Rinn, as full time teacher, with wages as per BA Step 6 of the AGS-EA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, 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:
IX.C. HIRING OF MS SPECIAL ED TEACHER 
Description:
Attached are application materials from Brian Kohl for the MS Special Ed teacher position.  Upon conclusion of interviews and contract negotiations, Mr. Ming and the Personnel Committee are recommending the Board hire Brian Kohl for the position at MA step 11 .

I move the Board of Education approve the hiring of Brian Kohl as full time teacher, with wages as per BA Step 11 of the AGS-EA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, effective immediately, as presented 

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education approve the hiring of Brian Kohl, as full time teacher, with wages as per MA Step 11 of the AGS-EA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, 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:
IX.D. HIRING OF CUSTODIAN 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to accept Tamara Converse, for assignment to work under contract in our district in the position for which he has applied or been assigned as presented, effective immediately.  

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.E. APPROVAL OF MATH CURRICULUM 
Description:
I move the Board of Education to approve the 3-year Carnegie Learning math curriculum in the amount of $64,122.70, as presented to the curriculum committee, effective immediately.

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education approve the math curriculum, 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:
IX.F. APPROVAL OF CAREER EXPLORATION CURRICULUM 
Description:
I move the Board of Education to approve the Certify-ED career exploration curriculum for two years at $6,500 per year, as presented to the curriculum committee, effective immediately.

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education to approve the career exploration curriculum, 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:
IX.G. APPROVAL SAVVAS K-5 ELA CURRICULUM PILOT
Description:
I move the Board of Education to approve the K-5 ELA pilot with Savvas in the amount of $34,540.05 for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented to the curriculum committee, effective immediately.

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.H. APPROVAL OF FMLA 
Description:
Attached is a letter from Molly Hasty requesting Family Medical Leave of Absence.  Mr. Ming is recommending the board approve this request.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the Family Medical Leave of Absence request from Molly Hasty, to begin on August 23, 2022 and end October 2, 2022, 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.I. ACCEPTANCE OF ESS 2022-23 CONTRACTED ASSIGNMENT
Description:
Attached is a contracted service position for 2022-23, which must be approved by the Board.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve Kenneth McCaffrey for assignment to work under contract in our District in the position for which she/he has applied or been assigned, 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:
IX.J. SPCC PLAN APPROVAL 
Description:
I move the Board of Education to approve the SPCC plan, effective immediately, as presented 

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education to approve the SPCC plan, 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:
IX.K. SOLAR PROJECT PPA APPROVAL
Description:
I move the Board of Education to provisionally approve the Power Purchase Agreement with Econergy, contingent upon attorney review and pricing evaluation and further authorize the Superintendent to execute the PPA on behalf of the Board when these conditions are met.

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:
X. LOOKING AHEAD
Subject:
X.A. August Board Retreat 
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Description:

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to 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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