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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order & Roll Call
2. Opening Ceremonies
- Pledge of Allegiance 
- Mission Statement
C.O.O.R. ISD provides programs and services with our partners to support the current and emerging teaching and learning needs of our schools and communities.

3. Adopt the Agenda
4. Presentation of Certificate thanking the Houghton Lake Knights of Columbus for 47 years of Tootsie Roll Drive contributions.  Clyde Straub, Larry Meier, and others plan to be present.
5. Presentation by Katie Fuelling, Director of Instructional Services: 2023-2024 Professional Learning Recap (presentation linked below)

6. Department Updates
-Career & Technical Education Department 
-Early Childhood Department 
-Instructional Services Department 
-Special Education Department 
-R.O.O.C., Inc. 
-K12 ETA (Educational Technology Association)

7. Public Participation
- Any person attending the meeting may raise his/her hand during this session of the meeting. Individuals may speak for a maximum of 5 minutes. Groups may speak for a maximum of 15 minutes.

8. Consent Agenda
(A single member's request shall cause an item on the Consent Agenda to be relocated as an Action Item, eligible for discussion and vote that evening.)
8.A. Approve minutes of previous meeting, July 10, 2024
8.B. Approval of Bills for July 2024 totaling $2,040,025.98
8.C. Approve Revenue & Expenditure Reports for July 2024
8.D. Renew contracts for the 2024-25 school year:
-Karen Walton Ebnit for Speech Therapy Services
-Jennifer Fritton, Orientation & Mobility Services
-James Huiskens, School Psychological Services, LLC
-Rebecca Wright, Vision Consulting, LLC
 
8.E. Approve Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County Board Positions:

AEAO Board Member Approvals for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027: 
Mike Ehinger and Trisha Ziegler;

2024-25 AEAO Board Officers: 
Mark Berdan, President; Trisha Ziegler, Vice President; Lisa Bolen, Secretary.

9. Action Items
9.A. Approve expenses for the following work: 
-Kingscott - Structural Study of C.O.O.R. ISD Admin building for $9,800
-Spicer Group - Research, boundary survey, location verification, and drafting for the Condo agreement at the CATIC for $17,500
-Spicer Group - Boundray, Topographic, and Utility survey at the CEC for $11,500
9.B. Approve updated board policies as presented by Thrun Law Firm and with options recommended by the Policy Committee (changes in series 2000 through 5000 linked)
9.C. Approve registration expenses for any interested board members and the superintendent to attend MASB's 2024 Annual Leadership Conference at the Lansing Center on October 24-27, 2024.  Early Bird registration expires Aug 30th. This year's theme is "The Power of Perspective." (see link)
9.D. Approve contracts for the COOR-wide Professional Learning event on November 1, 2024: Artificial Intelligence in Education keynote and trainings by Michigan Virtual staff for $3,407.70 and "Getting More From Your Instruction/ Meetings that Motivate" by Cindy Hunt, CMH Educational Consulting LLC for $2,600.
 
9.E. Approve making MetLife Pet insurance available to employees
9.F. Approve new 60 month Xerox lease for a copier at the COOR Advanced Technical Innovation Center (CTE office)
10. Information Items
-July Social Media Report
-Alternative Education Academy of Ogemaw County:
Aprl -June 2024 fiscal reports
24-25 Proposed Handbook
24-25 Meeting Dates
August Meeting Agenda
June Meeting Minutes
22-25 Contract
11. Superintendent's Report
- Red Rover Attendance
- Superintendent Evaluation quarterly meetings?
12. Communications
MASB is offering a rebate of up to $750 in registrations or services for this school year for their 75th anniversary.  One option is Strategic Planning.  Another is a free registration for the Annual Leadership Conference. The ISD should choose one.
13. Adjournment
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Meeting: August 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM - C.O.O.R. ISD Board of Education Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order & Roll Call
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
2. Opening Ceremonies
- Pledge of Allegiance 
- Mission Statement
C.O.O.R. ISD provides programs and services with our partners to support the current and emerging teaching and learning needs of our schools and communities.
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:

3. Adopt the Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
4. Presentation of Certificate thanking the Houghton Lake Knights of Columbus for 47 years of Tootsie Roll Drive contributions.  Clyde Straub, Larry Meier, and others plan to be present.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
5. Presentation by Katie Fuelling, Director of Instructional Services: 2023-2024 Professional Learning Recap (presentation linked below)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Links:
Subject:

6. Department Updates
-Career & Technical Education Department 
-Early Childhood Department 
-Instructional Services Department 
-Special Education Department 
-R.O.O.C., Inc. 
-K12 ETA (Educational Technology Association)
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
Subject:

7. Public Participation
- Any person attending the meeting may raise his/her hand during this session of the meeting. Individuals may speak for a maximum of 5 minutes. Groups may speak for a maximum of 15 minutes.
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:

8. Consent Agenda
(A single member's request shall cause an item on the Consent Agenda to be relocated as an Action Item, eligible for discussion and vote that evening.)
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
8.A. Approve minutes of previous meeting, July 10, 2024
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Subject:
8.B. Approval of Bills for July 2024 totaling $2,040,025.98
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Approve Revenue & Expenditure Reports for July 2024
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Renew contracts for the 2024-25 school year:
-Karen Walton Ebnit for Speech Therapy Services
-Jennifer Fritton, Orientation & Mobility Services
-James Huiskens, School Psychological Services, LLC
-Rebecca Wright, Vision Consulting, LLC
 
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Approve Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County Board Positions:

AEAO Board Member Approvals for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027: 
Mike Ehinger and Trisha Ziegler;

2024-25 AEAO Board Officers: 
Mark Berdan, President; Trisha Ziegler, Vice President; Lisa Bolen, Secretary.
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Subject:

9. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
9.A. Approve expenses for the following work: 
-Kingscott - Structural Study of C.O.O.R. ISD Admin building for $9,800
-Spicer Group - Research, boundary survey, location verification, and drafting for the Condo agreement at the CATIC for $17,500
-Spicer Group - Boundray, Topographic, and Utility survey at the CEC for $11,500
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve expenses for the following work:  -Kingscott - Structural Study of C.O.O.R. ISD Admin building for $9,800 -Spicer Group - Research, boundary survey, location verification, and drafting for the Condo agreement at the CATIC for $17,500 -Spicer Group - Boundray, Topographic, and Utility survey at the CEC for $11,500. This motion, made by Ian Faulkner and seconded by Jim Gendernalik, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Mangutz: Yes
  • Faulkner: Yes
  • Gendernalik: Yes
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Approve updated board policies as presented by Thrun Law Firm and with options recommended by the Policy Committee (changes in series 2000 through 5000 linked)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve updated board policies as presented by Thrun Law Firm and with options recommended by the Policy Committee. This motion, made by Lyn Sperry and seconded by Nancy Persing, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Mangutz: Yes
  • Faulkner: Yes
  • Gendernalik: Yes
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes
Links:
Subject:
9.C. Approve registration expenses for any interested board members and the superintendent to attend MASB's 2024 Annual Leadership Conference at the Lansing Center on October 24-27, 2024.  Early Bird registration expires Aug 30th. This year's theme is "The Power of Perspective." (see link)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve registration expenses for any interested board members and the superintendent to attend MASB's 2024 Annual Leadership Conference at the Lansing Center on October 24-27, 2024. This motion, made by Ian Faulkner and seconded by Lyn Sperry, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Gendernalik: Yes
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes
  • Mangutz: Yes
  • Faulkner: Yes
Links:

  • ALC

    MASB's 2024 Annual Leadership Conference

Subject:
9.D. Approve contracts for the COOR-wide Professional Learning event on November 1, 2024: Artificial Intelligence in Education keynote and trainings by Michigan Virtual staff for $3,407.70 and "Getting More From Your Instruction/ Meetings that Motivate" by Cindy Hunt, CMH Educational Consulting LLC for $2,600.
 
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve contracts for the COOR-wide Professional Learning event on November 1, 2024: Artificial Intelligence in Education keynote and trainings by Michigan Virtual staff for $3,407.70 and "Getting More From Your Instruction/ Meetings that Motivate" by Cindy Hunt, CMH Educational Consulting LLC for $2,600. This motion, made by Lyn Sperry and seconded by Jim Gendernalik, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Faulkner: Yes
  • Gendernalik: Yes
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes
  • Mangutz: Yes
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Approve making MetLife Pet insurance available to employees
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve making MetLife Pet insurance available to employees. This motion, made by Nancy Persing and seconded by Lyn Sperry, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes
  • Mangutz: Yes
  • Faulkner: Yes
  • Gendernalik: Yes
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Approve new 60 month Xerox lease for a copier at the COOR Advanced Technical Innovation Center (CTE office)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approve new Xerox lease for copier at the COOR Advanced Technical Innovation Center. This motion, made by Nancy Persing and seconded by Jim Gendernalik, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Gendernalik: Yes
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes
  • Mangutz: Yes
  • Faulkner: Yes
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Information Items
-July Social Media Report
-Alternative Education Academy of Ogemaw County:
Aprl -June 2024 fiscal reports
24-25 Proposed Handbook
24-25 Meeting Dates
August Meeting Agenda
June Meeting Minutes
22-25 Contract
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Superintendent's Report
- Red Rover Attendance
- Superintendent Evaluation quarterly meetings?
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
12. Communications
MASB is offering a rebate of up to $750 in registrations or services for this school year for their 75th anniversary.  One option is Strategic Planning.  Another is a free registration for the Annual Leadership Conference. The ISD should choose one.
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Links:
Subject:
13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Ian Faulkner and seconded by Nancy Persing, Carried.
  • Molaison: Absent
  • Mularz: Absent
  • Mangutz: Yes
  • Faulkner: Yes
  • Gendernalik: Yes
  • Persing: Yes
  • Sperry: Yes

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