Woodland Park Academy, PSA 2083 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
Board Minutes Approval
Regular Board Meeting
December 15, 2016 WOODLAND PARK ACADEMY, PSA 2083 E. Grand Blanc Road Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 Telephone: (810) 695-4710 Facsimile: (810) 695-1658 E-mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.woodlandparkacademy.org
Woodland Park Academy Board of Directors
Regular Board Meeting Date: December 15, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Science Room 2083 E. Grand Blanc Road Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 MINUTES Proposed ◙ Approved Meeting Type: Annual Public Hearing ◙ Regular Special
I. Call to Order
President Payton-Hines called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Board Member Attendance:
Cynthia Payton-Hines, President ◙ Present Absent Susan Peters, Vice President ◙ Present Absent Hudson Green, Secretary ◙ Present Absent Ken Kander, Treasurer ◙ Present Absent Jeff Fivecoate, Trustee ◙ Present Absent (6:42 pm – arrived) (7:20 – 7:50 pm – left for school music performance) Other Attendees:
Jeremy Brown, Academy Director Amanda Martin, Curriculum Director Kirstin Knag and Rebekah Silkworth, Business Services, GISD Laurie Franklin, RN, BSN, Board Recording Secretary Bill Gesaman, CMU-CSO
A copy of the meeting minutes is available for public inspection at Woodland Park Academy, 2083 E. Grand Blanc Road, within 8 business days for proposed minutes and within 5 business days of approval for approved minutes.
The Academy shall comply with subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Public Law 101-336, 42 USC § 12101 et seq or any successor law. Should you require specific accommodation(s) please contact Academy at (810) 695-4710 prior to the meeting. WOODLAND PARK ACADEMY, PSA Regular Board Meeting Minutes – Approved Thursday, December 15, 2016 Page 2
III. Approval of Agenda
President Payton-Hines made a motion to accept the agenda as amended; seconded by S. Peters. Motion carried (4-0).
IV. Approval of Board Minutes Regular Meeting, November 17, 2016
President Payton-Hines made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Board meeting, November 17, 2016, as amended; seconded by S. Peters. Motion carried (4-0).
V. Board Communication
A letter of resignation was received from 4th grade teacher Mrs. Tabbert. Interviews are being arranged.
Mr. Gesaman reported that CMU came and conducted a staff review and a site and facility review for the reauthorization requirements. WPA was in compliance with all required details. Discussion was held.
VI. Oath of Office
President Payton-Hines administered the Oath of Office to Susan Peters.
VII. Public General Comments (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
No comments were made.
VIII. Administrators’ Reports
A. Amanda Martin, Curriculum Director
Mrs. Martin provided the Board with an electronic copy of her written report for their review and file.
WOODLAND PARK ACADEMY, PSA Regular Board Meeting Minutes – Approved Thursday, December 15, 2016 Page 3 NWEA testing begins on January 9, 2017 for math and reading. The WIDA Assessment for English Language Learners begins February 6 through March 24, 2017. Mrs. Martin took the required training to administer the testing. The NAEP for (4th and) 8th grade(s) is February 2, 2017. Discussion was held.
Data meetings will be January 24, 2017 for middle school and elementary will be the week of February 2, 2017.
Genesee County teachers visited WPA for professional learning to observe “Growth Mindset” during math instruction. Discussion was held.
Mrs. Martin reported that the Family Technology night event was a great success. Also, members of the Flint Firebirds hockey team visited the students at WPA.
Additional school activities also included a “mix it up lunch”; school performances with Band & Strings (12/15) and Dance (12/20); and the school’s athletic teams.
The PTO activities include popcorn Wednesdays, Santa’s Workshop, EDU kits, and flowers and candy for the performances.
B. Jeremy Brown, Academy Director
The Board was provided with an electronic copy of his written report for their review and file.
Student count is 399. . Staff changes have taken place in the maintenance department and things are going well at this time.
A discussion was held regarding the need to replace staff laptops due to age and failing systems. Further discussion was held regarding funding. This topic will be discussed again at a future Board meeting. . A review of the Academic Report (math, reading and behavior) was provided by Mr. Brown. Discussion was held.
A review of the Technology Report was provided by Mrs. Harley, and committee members Cindy Duhon and Brian Cronk were also available for any additional information needed.
WOODLAND PARK ACADEMY, PSA Regular Board Meeting Minutes – Approved Thursday, December 15, 2016 Page 4 IX. Business Services Report
Kirstin Knag, Business Services representative from the GISD, provided electronic copies of the monthly financial reports to the Board. Ms. Knag gave an overview of the bills payables and the financial statements. Mr. Kander posed several questions and answers were provided. K. Kander made a motion to approve the bills payables and financial statements as presented; seconded by S. Peters. Motion carried (5-0).
X. Board President’s Report
President Payton-Hines spoke regarding the Color Blind or Color Brave topic. A discussion was held.
XI. New Business
The Contract Amendment Checklist for 2017-2018 from CMU was provided to the Board. The Board did not feel that any major changes are foreseen at this time.
Contract Amendment #7 was for the physical property changes that took place with the split and sale of the Grand Blanc Road property for inclusion in the CMU/WPA contract. K. Kander made a motion to approve Amendment #7, to change Schedule 6 – Physical Property as submitted; seconded by J. Fivecoate. Motion carried (5-0).
Sue Peters, Jeremy Brown and President Payton-Hines attended the Strategic Planning Saturday’s series sponsored by CMU and they provided an update to the Board.
Rebekah Silkworth, CFO, gave an overview of the proposed Budget amendment for 2016-2017 Operating Budget. In-depth discussion was held. The Board requested a written, comprehensive and inclusive copy of the budget with all proposed changes highlighted for their review and approval. A motion to table the budget amendment was made by President Payton-Hines and seconded by K. Kander. Motion carried (5-0).
XII. Old Business
No Old Business was discussed.
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XIII. CMU Representative Report Mr. Gesaman discussed the Strategic Planning sessions and why they are so important to a Board. He also reminded the Board of the January 24, 2017, Board Development Series seminar at Brickstreet in Grand Blanc on retention and success.
Mr. Gesaman spoke about CMU’s Annual Report, and WPA’s authorizer. WPA is featured on the cover of the report, as well as on page 21. He also reminded the Administration and the Board of the Annual Charter School Educational Grant available which provides funding for staff to continue their studies in education and earning masters’ degrees. He also wished the Board Happy Holidays.
XIV. Public General Comments
No comments were made.
XV. Adjournment of Meeting
President Payton-Hines made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.; seconded by S. Peters. Motion carried (5-0).
______MINUTES CERTIFICATION
Board Approved minutes respectfully submitted, Minutes approved by the Board of Directors at its January 19, 2017, Regular Board Meeting
Laurie J. Franklin, RN, BSN Cynthia Payton-Hines Board Recording Secretary Board President