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Board of Education Regular Board Meeting October 23, 2017 7:00PM BECC Building, Board Room 125. S. Church Street Brighton, MI 48116 I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Approval of the Agenda V. Call to the public VI. Superintendent Report A. Enrollment Update B. Superintendent Evaluation/Board workshop, Monday, December 18 (6pm-8pm) C. Student Representatives VII. Board of Education Bulletins VIII. For Action A. Minutes of October 9, 2017 . Report 17-171 Page 2 B. Donation, Spencer Elementary . Report 17-172 Page 6 C. Steinway Bid Acceptance. Report 17-173 Page 7 D. Overseas Field Trip . Report 17-174 Page 9 E. New hires, certified staff . Report 17-175 Page 25 IX. For Future Action A. Board Policy 7510 & accompanying fees chart and administrative guidelines. Report 17-176 Page 29 B. Student Handbook revisions . Report 17-177 Page 49 X. Board Committee Reports XI. Second Call to the Public XII. Next Regular Board Meeting, Monday, November 13, 2017 XIII. Adjournment This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s Business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item “Call to the Public.” BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education October 23, 2017 Report #17-171 For Action Subject: Board of Education Meeting Minutes Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the meeting minutes as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the minutes of October 9, 2017 as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 2 October 9, 2017 Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, October 9, 2017 7:00 PM – BECC Minutes I. Call to Order President Burchfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Pledge of Allegiance President Burchfield led the board in reciting the pledge of allegiance. III. Roll Call Members present: Andy Burchfield, Dave Chesney, Ken Stahl, Roger Myers John Conely, Bill Trombley and Alicia Reid. Also present: Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Gistinger and Surrey, staff, press, and visitors. IV. Approval of Agenda Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Stahl Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. V. Call to the Public Tim Hoy addressed the board regarding the Steinway bid. Mr. Hoy provided information on a new Steinway versus a used one for consideration on purchasing one for the district. Sue Ellen Ikens asked the board to follow up on the Steinway information presented by Mr. Hoy. VI. Superintendent Report A. BHS teacher, Mrs. Holowicki and students Madeline Minnick and Abby Zielinski gave a presentation on how Patriot Week was recognized throughout the district. Superintendent Gray communicated Pledge of Allegiance posters will be going out to all buildings to be hung in every classroom. B. Student Representative - Izzy Glaub provided an update on behalf of The Brighton High School. 1 Page 3 October 9, 2017 VII. Board of Education Bulletins Treasurer Stahl, Trustee Reid and Dr. Chesney commented on the homecoming festivities and thanked all the students and staff for making this event a success. VIII. For Action A. Motion: To approve the minutes of September 25, 2017 as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Reid Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 abstention – Burchfield. Motion carried. B. Motion: To appoint Trustee Stahl as the delegate and Trustee Reid as the alternate to represent the Brighton Board of Education at the 2017 MASB Delegate Assembly on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lansing Center. Moved by: Myers Supported by: Chesney Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. C. Motion: That the board accept the certified staff resignations of Lisa McKeeby and Caitlin VanCleve as presented. Moved by: Chesney Supported by: Reid Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. D. Motion: That the board approve the request for disposal of Photography developing equipment presented. Moved by: Stahl Supported by: Chesney Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. X. For Future Action A. Board Policy 7510 & accompanying fees chart and administrative guidelines. B. Donation, Spencer Elementary will be placed on the October 23 agenda for board acceptance. C. Steinway Bid will be placed on the October 23 agenda for board acceptance. D. Overseas Trip to Central Europe will also be placed on the October 23 agenda for board consideration. 2 Page 4 October 9, 2017 XI. Board Committee Reports Dr. Chesney announced the financial committee meeting will be held on October 20 and Trustee Conely announced the Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) meeting will be held on October 10. XII. Second Call to the Public There were no public comments offered. XIII. President Burchfield noted that the next regular meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2017. XIV. Adjournment President Burchfield adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 3 Page 5 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education October 23, 2017 Report #17-172 For Action Subject: Donation Recommendation: To accept the donation of $3,500.00 from Ditto family and $6,000.00 from Buckley Jolley for service dog. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: Per Board Policy 7230 – All gifts, grants, or bequests having a value of more than $1,000 shall be accepted by the Board. District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To accept with appreciation the donation of $3,500.00 from the Ditto family and the donation of $6,000.00 from Buckley Jolley for service dog. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 6 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education October 23, 2017 Report #17-173 For Action Subject: Steinway Bid Acceptance Recommendation: That the board approve the purchase of the Steinway Model L 1927 year for $25,000. Rationale: As this piano is going to be used in the practice room, this rebuilt Steinway has been determined to fit the needs of the school district. Facts/Statistics: This piano had an original value of $71,000 and a store price tag of $54,000. District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the Steinway Bid as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 7 Page 8 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education October 23, 2017 Report #17-174 For Action Subject: BHS Request for Overseas Trip to Central Europe Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Social Studies trip to Central Europe in June of 2019 as proposed by high school AP Social Studies teacher, Colleen Buchanan. Rationale: The 14-day “Treasures of Central Europe” trip will include visits to numerous historical and cultural sites so that students may experience firsthand lessons from AP World History and AP European History. Points of interest will include Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Munich, and Heidelberg) Facts/Statistics: Destinations: Major Central European cities Students will travel during summer of 2019 The cost of the self-funded trip is $3,785.00 per student. Student-to-Adult Ratio: 6:1 Fundraising Opportunities will be provided Required 3 Quotes, Security Info, and contract listing Dr. Surrey as District Rep attached District Goal Addressed: x Communication _ Fiscal Integrity x Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To approve the BHS Request for Overseas Trip to Central Europe as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 District Contact: ____________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Page 15 EF TOURS PEACE OF MIND PROGRAM At EF, we understand that plans can change due to unforeseen circumstances. That's why we provide EF's exclusive Peace of Mind Program. You can feel secure planning your trip knowing that your group has this added flexibility. 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