<p> KELLOGGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting – May 05, 2014 Report No. 13-164</p><p>CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF MEETING Regular Meeting – April 21, 2014 ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Pomorski, Mrs. Reidzans, Mrs. Sellers, Mr. Skinner, and Mrs. Ward Also present: Samuel L. Wright, Interim Superintendent Scott Gunn, Assistant Superintendent Employees and Visitors </p><p>MEETING CALLED TO ORDER President Pomorski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. </p><p>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board and Visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance.</p><p>NEXT REGULARYLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS The next regularly scheduled board meetings will be held: May 05, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center May 19, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center June 02, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center June 16, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center</p><p>COMMUNICATIONS - None</p><p>VISITORS President Pomorski welcomed visitors. </p><p>REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Consent Agenda It was moved by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve Consent Agenda items 13-154, 13-155, 13-156, and 13-157. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED 13-154 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from 03/24/14 13-155 Approval of Personnel Report 13-156 Approval of Expenditure Report General Fund: $465,479.73 Food Service: $65,139.29 Child Care: $66.99 Ms. Lori Martin reviewed the expenditures from the General Fund. 13-157 Approval to Schedule a Board Meeting for 06/30/14</p><p>FOR ACTION A. Approval of Bus Lease It was moved by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Pomorski, to approve and authorize the Superintendent to enter into agreement(s) to lease-purchase or purchase busses based on transportation needs and available financial resources and/or negotiated terms. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED Regular Meeting April 21, 2014 Page Two</p><p>B. Approval of State Aid Note Resolution It was moved by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve the State Aid Note Resolution as presented. Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED</p><p>FOR PROPOSAL A. Proposal: Bond 2015 The district has been studying the condition of our buildings to determine if they meet the needs of our students and community. After reviewing many plans and options the following proposal was reviewed by Mr. Wright as a recommendation to the Board: Bond Amount: $30,000,000 Bond Proceeds: $29,504,952 Mills: 7.0 Current Mills: 7.32 Saving-Mills: 0.32 He explained that the focus of the project will be the High School and shared a breakdown of projected costs associated with the new construction, renovation and other site work and fees which total $27,204,600. The remaining amount of the bond proceeds would be used for projects in other buildings that focus on technology, safety & security, roofs, renovations, and HVAC. This proposal will be placed on the 05/05/14 agenda as an action item to secure the Board’s approval so that the plan may proceed with engaging the architect to begin design work and work with legal and bond counsel to prepare for a February 2015 election. </p><p>FOR INFORMATION A. Report: Winter 4 th & 5 th Grade Intramurals Mrs. Dykstra presented an update with the Board on the winter intramural season that was just completed. She shared that participation numbers and community game attendance were excellent, adding that staff, students, and families are very thankful and appreciative for the Boards’ consideration of returning the intramural programs back to the elementary building. </p><p>B. Report: 05/06/14 Non-Homestead Election The district will hold an election on Tuesday, May 06, 2014 to renew the non-homestead millage for five (5) years. Communication of the millage will be sent to KPS supporters, families, friends, and neighbors as this is critical for the district to pass. </p><p>C. Report: Board Goal #2 Mr. Gunn reviewed the committee’s goal: Board Goal #2: Review and evaluate the quality of programs, including building configuration and use to enhance student achievement. </p><p>Desired Results: Ensure that we are meeting the needs of all students and the community while maximizing the efficiency of all buildings to enhance student achievement. </p><p>Mr. Gunn shared that the committee had three areas of focus this year. The first was the GSRP placement and the decision to move the program back to the early childhood location on 44th Street. Regular Meeting April 21, 2014 Page Three</p><p>The second was the decision to bring back an alternative education online program – 54th Street Academy. The third area of focus was to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the grade level schools program. During the spring parent-teacher conferences, parents were asked to complete a survey which identified the positive and negative factors associated with their thoughts of grade level schools. Mr. Gunn highlighted several on both ends of the spectrum that had reoccurring themes. One area identified as a concern was transportation which the committee will work with Transportation Director, Mr. Lafler, to look at possible staggered start times to help elevate this concern. In addition, Mr. Gunn stated that the committee is very interested in reviewing student achievement data that is currently being gathered. At this time, it is the committee’s recommendation to continue with grade level schools for 2014-15 with a more refined review of the program throughout the next year. </p><p>OTHER MATTERS - None</p><p>INTRODUCTION OF MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS - Mrs. Ward – shared that she is sorry to see the change in the SPED Regional Program at KRC and that she believes that it is not wise to have a separate school, also sharing that she is sorry for the implication that it has had on some of our staff being laid off; - Mr. Skinner – nothing; - Mrs. Sellers – expressed that she is also saddened that there are more layoffs of good staff. She also shared that she is very happy to see the return of the intramural program and the success is it having. Mrs. Sellers will be absent at the 05/05/14 BOE Meeting due to a conflict with a conference that she will be attending; - Mrs. Reidzans – nothing; - Mr. Meyer – nothing; - Mr. Anderson – congratulated the following students identified in the most recent KHS Rocket Review; Archery Club, Students of the Month, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Competition Winners, Winter All-Conference Athletes. He also thanked the HS art students for donating over 100 hand-sewn backpacks to Kids Food Basket; - Mr. Pomorski – shared that public education advocate and best-selling author Jamie Vollmer will be in Grand Rapids speaking about building support for public schools beginning April 30th and encouraged those interested to attend. He also shared some brief highlights from the recent KIASB Dinner/Meeting; </p><p>ADJOURNMENT President Pomorski adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.</p><p>Crystal Reidzans, Secretary Beth A. Postma Kelloggsville Board of Education Recorder</p><p>VISITORS: Lori Martin, Joyce Hansen, Russ Hoorn, Terri Ricketson, Paula Dykstra, Steve Brieve, Eric Alcorn, Suzanne Schmier, Ron Rathlein, Jim Lafler, Jeff Owen, and Eric Schilthuis.</p>