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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.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. Personnel & Negotiations Committee
V.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V.B.1. Legislative Update
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
VI.A.1. January 10, 2023
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. JUUL Settlement Review
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
IX.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
IX.B. BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
IX.C. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR'S 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 DIRECTORS' UPDATE
IX.H. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

X. ACTION ITEMS:
X.A. Approval of MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Education Association 
X.B. Approval of MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Educational Support Staff Personnel  Association 
XI. LOOKING AHEAD
XI.A. Spring Board Retreat - March 
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 16, 2023 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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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:
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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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 Ming, Lindsay Miller, Chad Anthony, Chad Zeien, and Board Treasurer.

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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:

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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 2023:  

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric 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 2023: 

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
V.A. Committee Reports:  
Subject:
V.A.1. Personnel & Negotiations Committee
Description:
Mr. Dewyer will give an update to the board. 
Subject:
V.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V.B.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
Subject:
VI.A.1. January 10, 2023
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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Subject:
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. JUUL Settlement Review
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'S 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 Board Monday evening
Subject:
IX.E. MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Moll will give a brief custodial update to the board. 
Subject:
IX.F. FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
Description:
Ms. Boensch will give a brief custodial update to the board. 
Subject:
IX.G. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' UPDATE
Description:
Mr. Ostrander will 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 MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Education Association 
Description:
I move the board of education to approve the MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Education Association 

Motion by ________________Supported by ________________ to approve the MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Education Association  as presented. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
X.B. Approval of MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Educational Support Staff Personnel  Association 
Description:
I move the board of education to approve the MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Educational Support Personnel  Association 


Motion by ________________Supported by ________________ to approve the MOU for the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program and the Au Gres-Sims Educational Support Personnel Association  as presented. 

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
XI. LOOKING AHEAD
Subject:
XI.A. Spring Board Retreat - March 
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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____

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