Munising Public Schools

MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

May 18, 2009

A regular meeting of the Munising Public Schools’ Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the above date by Walter Loope, President.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Shaun Hughes, Anne O’Neill, Walter Loope, Dean Seaberg, Michael Perron, Bryan Hill, Debra Fulcher

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Barbara Hase, Superintendent Peter Kelto, HS/MS Principal Ted Williams, HS/MS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Dee Jay Paquette, Elementary School Principal Elizabeth “Libby” Blank, Business Manager Philip M. DeGabriele, Auxiliary Services Director

VISITORS PRESENT: Vernon Allen, Barbara Allen, Todd Brock, Paula Brock, Ann Morrison, Phyllis LaCombe, Dale Immel, Bette Immel, Lisa Howard, Betty Kinnunen, Brenda Behning, Lew Behning, Kim Strom, Missy Nelson, Sue Castiglione, Kelly Cromell, Michelle Paajanen

A motion was made by Debra Fulcher and supported by Shaun Hughes that the minutes of the meeting held April 27, 2009, May 7, 2009, and May 12, 2009 be approved as submitted. Motion carried – all ayes.

The treasurer’s report was read showing account balances as of April 30, 2009 to be as follows:

GENERAL FUND $1,503,686.76 DEBT RETIREMENT $ 58,747.76

A motion was made by Walter Loope and supported by Michael Perron that the treasurer’s report be approved as read. Motion carried – all ayes.

A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Debra Fulcher that the bills recommended for payment be approved for payment providing funds are available. Motion carried – all ayes.

TOTAL BILLS $ 520,259.74

MARESA 2009-10 BUDGET : A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Anne O’Neill to approve the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency 2009-10 General Fund Operating Budget. Motion carried – 6 ayes/1 nay (Mr. Seaberg).

DESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBER TO ATTEND MARESA BIENNIAL ELECTION: A motion was made by Walter Loope and supported by Shaun Hughes to designate Walter Loope and Debra Fulcher to attend the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency Biennial Election on June 1, 2009. Motion carried – all ayes. PAGE TWO BOARD MINUTES MAY 18, 2009

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 4-YEAR OLD CHILDREN: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Anne O’Neill to establish a pre-school program for four-year old children to begin in September 2009. Motion carried – all ayes.

REALTOR AGENCY FOR SALE OF CENTRAL SCHOOL BUILDING: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Walter Loope to accept the proposal from RE/MAX Superiorland for the sale of the Central School building. Motion carried – 5 ayes/2 abstained (Mr. Seaberg and Ms. Fulcher).

CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Bryan Hill and supported by Michael Perron to enter into closed session to discuss contract negotiations. Motion carried – all ayes.

OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Michael Perron and supported by Bryan Hill to enter into open session. Motion carried – all ayes.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

Walter Loope, President

Shaun Hughes, Secretary