KALKASKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 16, 2011
Kalkaska Middle School 1700 Kalkaska Rd. Kalkaska, Michigan
Members Present: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, Jim Peters, Lawrence Barber, Robert Dunn, John S. Rogers
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Principals Diane Swoverland, Superintendent Lee Sandy, Business Manager Mary Scobey
President Jim Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of/Amendments John S. Rogers made a motion, Lawrence to the Agenda Barber supported that the agenda be approved as presented.
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
(101-051) Approval of Minutes Terry Thomas made a motion, Larry Fields supported that the minutes from the April 18, 2011 regular meeting be approved.
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
(101-052) Consideration of Manifest Larry Fields made a motion, Terry Thomas of Bills and Payment supported that General Fund bills in the amount Thereof of $963,671.02 be paid.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: John S. Rogers
MOTION CARRIED (6-1)
(101-053) Consideration of John S. Rogers made a motion, Mike Gaylord QSCB Series A Bond Fund supported that QSCB Series A Bond Fund Bills and Payment Thereof Bills in the amount of $435,994.75 be approved.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, John S. Rogers, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
(101-054) Consideration of John S. Rogers made a motion, Mike Gaylord QZAB Series B Bond Fund supported that QZAB Series B Bond Fund Bills and Payment Thereof Bills in the amount of $30,664.40 be approved.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, John S. Rogers, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
Recognition of Mr. Robert Hall addressed the Board regarding Persons Wishing to a Biblical history class to be offered as a Address the Board possible elective in schools.
Report Items
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Lee Sandy provided a report to the Board regarding district operations.
MEAP Report MEAP Coordinator/Middle School Principal Mrs. Diane Swoverland presented a report on Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) results. Discussion Items
Annual Budget Hearing The Board discussed setting a firm date for the And Organizational Meeting annual budget hearing/June meeting and a Dates special meeting to discuss the proposed budget.
Budget Projections for The Board and Mr. Sandy discussed budget 2011-2012 projections for the 2011-2012 school year.
TBAISD Budget The Board discussed the need to take action and Biennial Election on the 2011-2012 proposed budget for TBAISD prior to June 1, 2011, and the need to act on a resolution to send a representative to the TBAISD biennial board election.
Fund Balance Resolution The Board discussed a resolution to comply with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB 54) regulations in regard to the district’s fund balance.
Wireless Access at The Board discussed a proposal to implement School Campuses wireless access at school campuses. Action Items
(101-055) Establishment of Date Mike Gaylord made a motion, Lawrence Barber And Time for Annual supported that the Board sets June 15 at 6:00 Budget Hearing and p.m. for a budget meeting, and June 20 at Regular June Meeting 6:00 p.m. for the annual budget hearing and regular June meeting, to be held in the Board Room at 315 S. Coral Street.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, John S. Rogers, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
(101-056) TBA Budget Resolution John S. Rogers made a motion, Larry Fields supported that the Board adopts the resolution to approve the general fund budget for the 2011-2012 school year for the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. The entire resolution shall be attached to Board minutes.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, John S. Rogers, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
(101-057) TBAISD Biennial Election Larry Fields made a motion, Terry Thomas Representative Resolution supported that the Board adopts the resolution to name John S. Rogers as the representative to vote on behalf of this Board for Marlene Bevan and James Carpenter for the TBAISD Board. If Mr. Rogers is unable to attend, Mike Gaylord will be the designated voter. The entire resolution shall be attached to Board minutes.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, John S. Rogers, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (7-0) (101-058) Wireless Access on School Robert Dunn made a motion, Lawrence Barber Campuses supported that the Board authorizes the purchase of wireless access equipment and installation services, with previously-approved vendors, at a cost of $73,190.00. This action is with the understanding that reimbursements will be sought through the Universal Service Fund for a portion of the expenses.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Larry Fields, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: John S. Rogers, Mike Gaylord
MOTION CARRIED (5-2)
Recognition of Persons Debbie Ball-Odeh addressed the Board Wishing to Address regarding voter petitions. The Board
(101-059) Recess John S. Rogers made a motion, Larry Fields Supported that the Board take a short recess.
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
(101-060) Return to Business John S. Rogers made a motion, Larry Fields Supported that the Board return to business.
MOTION CARRIED (7-0)
The Board took a brief recess at 8:41 p.m. and returned to business at 8:56 p.m. Rather than conduct the Superintendent’s Evaluation in closed session, the Board conducted it in open session.
(101-061) Approval of Mike Gaylord made a motion, Larry Fields Superintendent's Evaluation supported that the Board approves the Superintendent's evaluation as presented.
AYES: Terry Thomas, Mike Gaylord, Larry Fields, John S. Rogers, Jim Peters, Robert Dunn, Lawrence Barber
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED (7-0) (101-062) Adjournment Larry Fields moved, Terry Thomas supported that the meeting be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Submitted by
______Terry Thomas, Secretary