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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
III. BUDGET HEARING:
III.A. A. 22-23 Budget Amendment 
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
IV.A. Members of the Board 
IV.A.1. Recognition Years of Service
IV.A.1.a. Norma Schwiderson
IV.A.1.b. John Popovich 
IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
IV.B.1. Tribal 2% Distribution
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
V.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
V.C. Committee Reports
V.C.1. Finance Committee
V.C.2. Building and Site Committee
V.C.3. Personnel and Negotiations Committee
V.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V.D.1. Legislative Update
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
VI.A.1. November 17, 2022
VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 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. Reorganization of the Board for 2023
VIII.B. Board Member Interviews at January 9th Special School Board Meeting 5:00
VIII.C. Student Hat Pilot
VIII.D. Site Visit to Oxford for Electric Bus- Update from Bob Lyon 
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. ADOPTION OF 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
X.B. Regular Meeting Dates
X.C. Hiring of Bus Driver 
X.D. Hiring of Custodian
X.E. Approval of Electric Bus Purchase 
X.F. Increase/Decrease in Adult Meal Prices Per MDE Requirements
XI. Approval of Participation in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program Pilot
XII. LOOKING AHEAD- JANUARY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
XII.A. Board Member Interviews 
XII.B. Reorganization of the Board 2023
XII.C. Board Member Appreciation Month 
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: December 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM - December Special 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. BUDGET HEARING:
Subject:
III.A. A. 22-23 Budget Amendment 
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide recommended amendments to the 2022-23 budget.
Subject:
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Subject:
IV.A. Members of the Board 
Subject:
IV.A.1. Recognition Years of Service
Subject:
IV.A.1.a. Norma Schwiderson
Subject:
IV.A.1.b. John Popovich 
Subject:
IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
IV.B.1. Tribal 2% Distribution
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
V.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
Subject:
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey:
Subject:
V.C. Committee Reports
Subject:
V.C.1. Finance Committee
Subject:
V.C.2. Building and Site Committee
Subject:
V.C.3. Personnel and Negotiations Committee
Subject:
V.D. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V.D.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
Subject:
VI.A.1. November 17, 2022
Subject:
VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
Description:

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

General Fund - $ 
1999 Debt Retirement Fund - $ 
High School Activity Account - $  
Elementary Activity Account - $  
Food Service Fund - $  
Capital Projects Gymnasium - $ 
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. Reorganization of the Board for 2023
Description:
Mrs. Miller has shared organizational materials with each of the board members. Please indicate your preferences for the various positions and nominations and return the forms to her as soon as possible so they may be tabulated for the January reorganizational meeting.
Subject:
VIII.B. Board Member Interviews at January 9th Special School Board Meeting 5:00
Description:
Mr. Ming will speak on the process of the board member interviews at Monday's meeting. 
Subject:
VIII.C. Student Hat Pilot
Subject:
VIII.D. Site Visit to Oxford for Electric Bus- Update from Bob Lyon 
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 will provide an update to the board Monday evening.
Subject:
IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
Description:
Ms. Boensch will provide an update to 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
Description:
Mr. Dewyer will present information about the site visit of Alcona Schools and their school-based health clinic.
Subject:
X. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
X.A. ADOPTION OF 2022-23 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
Description:
Attached is a proposed 2022-23 budget amendment.   

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to adopt the 2022-23 Budget Amendment Resolution, 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:
X.B. Regular Meeting Dates
Description:
Establishment of the regular Board of Education meeting dates for the 2023 calendar year.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the 2023 regular meetings dates, as presented, no later than the 3rd Monday of the calendar month at 6:00 p.m. on the Au Gres-Sims Campus,

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.C. Hiring of Bus Driver 
Description:
Mr. Ming is recommending the retiree hiring of Ann Tremble as a bus driver for the school district.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the hiring of Ann Tremble as a full-time bus driver with wages as per the MESPA contract, 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:
X.D. Hiring of Custodian
Description:
Attached is a letter of application for the custodian position which is currently available.  Mr. Moll and Mr. Ming have conducted interviews, and are recommending Brian Duncan for hire.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to hire Brian Duncan as a full-time custodian, with wages as per Step 1 of the AGS-Michigan Education Association Master Agreement, 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:
X.E. Approval of Electric Bus Purchase 
Description:
Attached is the price quote of a 125 mile range electric school bus from Lion Electric. The building and site committee and Mr. Ming recommend the purchase of this bus to replace a diesel bus in our fleet using $375,000 from the Clean School Bus award and $5,469.60 from the capital projects fund.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to purchase a Lion Electric school bus, utilizing funds from the EPA Clean School Bus program award and the capital projects fund, 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:
X.F. Increase/Decrease in Adult Meal Prices Per MDE Requirements
Description:
Attached is Mrs. Boensch's  recommendation for 2022-23 meal prices. Per federal regulations, we must decrease our charges for lunch and increase 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 decrease the price of adult lunches from $5.11 to 5.01, and increase adult breakfasts from $2.76 to $2.83 effective immediately, as presented.


MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously by the Board of Education to decrease the price of adult lunches from $5.11 to 5.01, and increase adult breakfasts from $2.76 to $2.83 effective January 1st 2023,  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:
XI. Approval of Participation in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program Pilot
Description:
MI Tri-Share is a child care pilot that offers an innovative approach to increasing high quality, affordable child care for working families. The program reduces the cost of licensed child care by splitting it into thirds, with the employee, the employer, and the State of Michigan equally sharing the expenses. The Personnel and Negotiations Committee and Mr. Ming are recommending participation in the program.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to participate in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saginaw Intermediate School District (SISD), the fiduciary of the pilot, 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:
XII. LOOKING AHEAD- JANUARY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
Subject:
XII.A. Board Member Interviews 
Subject:
XII.B. Reorganization of the Board 2023
Subject:
XII.C. Board Member Appreciation Month 
Subject:
XIII. 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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