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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
III. PRESENTATIONS:
III.A. 2022-2023 Audit Presentation
III.B. Student Presentation on Handbook 
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
IV.A. Members of the Board 
IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
V.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
V.B.1. Resignation of Custodian
V.C. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V.C.1. Legislative Update
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
VI.A.1. October 17, 2022
VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 2018 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
VI.C. General Fund Expenditures 
VI.D. Approval
 
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VIII.A. Second Read Neola Policy 
VIII.B.  ELECTRIC BUS PURCHASE
VIII.C. Consumers Energy PowerMIFleet Program
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
IX.A. Superintendent's Update
IX.B. Business Services Director's Update
IX.C. Instructional Services Director Update
IX.D. K-12 Principal's Update
IX.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
IX.G. Athletic Director's Update
IX.H. Items from the Board
 
X. ACTION ITEMS:
X.A. APPROVAL OF NEOLA POLICIES VOL. 37 NO. 1 
X.B. HIRING OF K-5 INTERVENTIONIST 
X.C. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT ADDENDUM 
X.D. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN CONSUMERS ENERGY POWERMIFLEET PROGRAM
XI. LOOKING AHEAD
XI.A. Reorganization of the Board 2023
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 17, 2022 at 5:45 PM - November Special 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. PRESENTATIONS:
Subject:
III.A. 2022-2023 Audit Presentation
Subject:
III.B. Student Presentation on Handbook 
Subject:
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Subject:
IV.A. Members of the Board 
Subject:
IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
V.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
Subject:
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
Subject:
V.B.1. Resignation of Custodian
Description:
Notice of the resignation of employment by Crystal Hunt
Subject:
V.C. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V.C.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
Subject:
VI.A.1. October 17, 2022
Subject:
VI.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:
VI.C. General Fund Expenditures 
Description:
General Fund Expenditures: $ 
Subject:
VI.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:
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Subject:
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Second Read Neola Policy 
Subject:
VIII.B.  ELECTRIC BUS PURCHASE
Description:
Attached are bid specifications for the purchase of a new electric bus. This will be put forth for board approval in the December agenda, following a site visit. The bus will be purchased through EPA clean bus program. 

 
Subject:
VIII.C. Consumers Energy PowerMIFleet Program
Subject:
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
IX.A. Superintendent's Update
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.B. Business Services Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.C. Instructional Services Director Update
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the Board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board Monday evening. 
 
Subject:
IX.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
Description:
Mr. Moll may share a maintenance and operations department report with the Board Monday evening.
Subject:
IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
Description:
Ms. Boensch may share a food service department report with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.G. Athletic Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Ostrander may share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.H. Items from the Board
 
Subject:
X. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
X.A. APPROVAL OF NEOLA POLICIES VOL. 37 NO. 1 
Description:
The policies for a second reading are found in board docs. If there are no changes, the board may proceed with approval.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to adopt policies Volume 37.1, 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:
X.B. HIRING OF K-5 INTERVENTIONIST 
Description:
Please find attached a letter of application from Sharon Hiveley for the K-5 Interventionist position.  Mr. Ming is recommending the Board hire her for this position.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education hire Sharon Hiveley as a part-time K-8 Interventionist, with wages of $25.00 per hour, 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:
X.C. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT ADDENDUM 
Description:
Please find the attached contract addendum for Sherry Boensch. Mr. Ming and the negotiation committee are recommending the Board approve this addendum. 

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the addendum to the personnel contract for Sherry Boesnch 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:
X.D. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN CONSUMERS ENERGY POWERMIFLEET PROGRAM
Description:
I move the Board of Education to approve the participation of the Au Gres-Sims School District in the Consumers Energy PowerMIFleet Program, 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:
XI. LOOKING AHEAD
Subject:
XI.A. Reorganization of the Board 2023
Subject:
XII. 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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