Negaunee Public Schools
June 16, 2008
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Negaunee Public Schools, City of Negaunee, County of Marquette, and State of Michigan, held on June 16, 2008, at the
Negaunee High School Library.
Members Present: Fae Collins, Dan Hintsala, Osmond T. Kemp, Virginia Paulson, Martin Renaldi, Dave Rice and Martin Saari
Member Absent: None
Administrators Present:
James Derocher, Superintendent
Bob Bonetti, Principal, Negaunee High School
Dan Skewis, Principal, Negaunee Middle School
Joe Meyskens, Principal, Lakeview Elementary School
Mary Kay Johnson, Administrative Aide for Finance
Julie Dompierre, Recording Secretary
197. The public Budget Hearing was called to order by President Martin Renaldi at 6:30 p.m.
198. The Budget Hearing was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
199. The regular board meeting was called to order by President Martin Renaldi at 6:51 p.m.
200. A quorum of the board was established.
201. Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by F. Collins, to approve the agenda with the following addition: 204. Consent Items, F. Health CoordinatorŐs Report. Motion carried 7-0.
202. Public Comment:
John Ennett thanked the Board and school employees for maintaining a great school system. He also spoke to the Board concerning his grandson, who will be attending Lakeview School, and the childŐs peanut allergies.
President Renaldi informed Mr. Ennett that the Board will be discussing this subject at the July Board meeting.
203. Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by M. Saari, to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 20, 2008, and the special meeting held on June 9, 2008. Motion carried 7-0.
204. Motion by D. Rice, supported by O. Kemp, to approve the consent items as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
205. Payment of Bills and Financial Reports
A. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by D. Hintsala, to approve payment of bills totaling
$463,043.31. Motion carried 7-0.
B. Received the Financial report from the Administrative Aide for Finance, Mary Kay
Johnson.
206. Written reports were received from the, Community Education Director, Health Coordinator, Athletic Director and SHINE Coordinator. Oral reports were received from Bob Bonetti, High School Principal, Dan Skewis, Middle School Principal, Joe Meyskens, Lakeview School Principal, and James Derocher, Superintendent.
207. Correspondence:
A letter of retirement was received which is included in Item 209 - L. Letter of Retirement.
208. Old Business:
A. Motion by F. Collins, supported by M. Saari, to adopt the following new/revised Board Policy numbers: 0142.4, 0151, 0152, 1411, 3211, 3430.01, 4211, 4430.01, 5460, 6520, 7434, and 8210 as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
209. New Business:
A. Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by D. Rice, to approve the amended 2007-08 General Fund Budget as follows: Anticipated revenues totaling $12,050,987 and anticipated expenditures of $12,222,342. Roll call vote 7ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by D. Rice, to approve the amended 2007-08 Athletic Fund Budget as follows: Anticipated revenues totaling $365,277 and anticipated expenditures of $365,277. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by F. Collins, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the amended 2007-08 School Lunch Budget as follows: Anticipated revenues totaling $487,905 and anticipated expenditures of $487,905. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
B. Motion by D. Rice, supported by O, Kemp, to adopt the 2008-09 General Fund Budget as follows: Forecast revenues totaling $12,132,690 and expenditures projected of $12,332,248. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by F. Collins, supported by D. Hintsala, to adopt the 2008-09 Athletic Fund Budget as follows: Forecast revenues totaling $348,882 and expenditures projected of $348,882. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by V. Paulson, to adopt the 2008-09 School Lunch Budget as follows: Forecast revenues totaling $505,296 and expenditures projected of $505,296. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
C. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by M. Saari, to adopt the Resolution to Borrow in
the amount of $1,400,000. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
D. Motion by O. Kemp, supported by F. Collins, to set the 2008 tax rates as follows: Non-Homestead 17.3148 mills, Bond Debt 1.5414 mills, Sinking Fund 2.1469 mills, 2006 Bond Debt .4086 and Headlee Override Non-Homestead .6852 mills. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.
E. Motion by F. Collins, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the continuation of the Powell Tuition Agreement for another 5 years. Motion carried 7-0.
F. Motion by F. Collins, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the continued membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, (MHSAA.) Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried 7-0.
G. Motion by M. Saari, supported by D. Rice, to adopt the High School and Middle School Student Handbook changes as presented. The Student Handbook changes for Lakeview School will be presented at a later date. Motion carried 7-0.
H. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by F. Collins, to approve setting the drivers education fees for the 2008-09 school year as follows: Segment I $325 and Segment II $50. Motion carried 7-0.
I. Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by D. Rice, to set the hot lunch prices for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
Elementary: $1.90 for one, $9.50 for 5 tickets or 20 tickets for $35.00 for hot lunch $.80 for breakfast tickets
Secondary: $2.15 for one, $10.75 for 5 tickets or 20 tickets for $41.00 for hot lunch $1.00 for breakfast tickets
Adult: $3.25 per meal
Motion carried 7-0.
J. Motion by D. Rice, supported by O. Kemp, to hire Kevin Mack as a Computer Technician for a 12-month position. Motion carried 7-0.
K. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by M. Saari, to approve the following fall Schedule B positions:
Marcia Paquette Flag Corp Director
Connie Heinlein High School Bowl
Connie Heinlein High School Forensics
Connie Heinlein High School Student Council
Kevin Jacobson Class Advisory – 9th Grade
Todd Backlund Class Advisory - 10th Grade
Kathy Alexander Class Advisory – 11th Grade
Marius Grazulis Class Advisory –12th Grade
Gerald Anderson Summer Music Advisor/ Director
Gerald Anderson Athletic Games
Kathy Alexander Pioneer
Helen Grossman National Honor Society
Catherine Moilanen Concert Orchestra
Connie Lindblom Special Group Vocal 7-12
Dan Skewis Middle School Athletic Director ¼
Paul Jacobson Middle School Athletic Director ¾
Abby Standerford Middle School Forensics
Tristan Palomaki Middle School Forensics
Kathy Gischia Middle Yearbook
Michelle Lammi Noon Duty
Mark Churchill Noon Duty
Suanne Trebilcock Noon Duty
Pam Jacobson Middle School Student Council
Motion carried 7-0.
L. Superintendent Derocher informed the Board he had received two letters of retirement from the following employees: Lynne Miettinen, Special Education/ Title I Coordinator, and Donald Price, a Bus Driver. No action necessary.
M. Motion by D. Rice, supported by O. Kemp, to give the Superintendent permission to seek bids for carpeting at the Lakeview and High School. Motion carried 7-0.
210. Public Comment:
211. Other Business:
Motion by F. Collins, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the hiring of a part-time Kindergarten Teacher. Motion carried 7-0.
212. President Renaldi adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
______________________________ ________________________________
Martin Saari, President
Fae Collins, Secretary