Negaunee Public Schools

June 29, 2009

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 29, 2009, at the

Lakeview Elementary School.

Members Present: Fae Collins, Dan Hintsala, Virginia Paulson, Cheryl Radloff, 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

Mary Kay Johnson, Administrative Aide for Finance

Julie Dompierre, Recording Secretary

99. The public Budget Hearing was called to order by President Dave Rice at 6:30 p.m.

100. The Budget Hearing was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

101. The regular board meeting was called to order by President Dave Rice at 6:50 p.m.

102. A quorum of the board was established.

103. Motion by M. Renaldi, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the agenda as presented 7-0.

104. Public Comment - None

105. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by, F. Collins to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on May 18, 2009, and the Special Meeting held on June 11, 2009. Motion carried 7-0.

106. Motion by M. Saari, supported by D. Hintsala, to approve the consent items as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

107. Payment of Bills and Financial Reports

A. Motion by F. Collins, supported by M. Saari, to approve payment of bills totaling

$481,606.95. Motion carried 7-0.

B. Received the Financial report from the Administrative Aide for Finance, Mary Kay

Johnson.

108. 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, and James Derocher, Superintendent.

109. Correspondence - None

110. Old Business:

President Rice stated he had received goals for the Superintendent, from one Board member and requested input from other members.

111. New Business:

A. Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by M. Saari, to approve the amended 2008-09 Budgets:

General Fund Budget as follows: Anticipated revenues totaling $12,417,589 and anticipated expenditures of $12,770,765.

Athletic Fund Budget as follows: Anticipated revenues totaling $399,719 and anticipated expenditures of $399,719.

School Lunch Budget as follows: Anticipated revenues totaling $486,789 and anticipated expenditures of $506,610.

Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

B. Motion by F. Collins, supported by C. Radloff, to adopt the following 2009-10 budgets for:

General Fund Budget as follows: Forecast revenues totaling $12,103,628 and expenditures projection of $12,103,628.

Athletic Fund Budget as follows: Forecast revenues totaling $372,575 and expenditures projection of $372,575.

School Lunch Budget as follows: Forecast revenues totaling $518,499 and expenditures projection of $518,499.

Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

C. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by D. Hintsala, to adopt the Resolution to Borrow in the amount of $1,700,000. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

D. Motion by M. Renaldi, supported by M. Saari, to set the 2009 tax rates as follows: Non-Homestead 17.2316 mills, 2006 Bond Debt .47 mills, Sinking Fund 1.9810 mills, 2006 Bond Debt 1.13 and Headlee Override Non-Homestead .7684 mills. Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

E. The Board received and reviewed the first reading on the following Board policy updates:2623, 3430.01,4120, 4430.01, 5460, 6144, 7217, 7540.05, 8310, 8330, and 8470. No action necessary at this time.

F. Motion by D. Hintsala, supported by F. Collins, to approve the continued membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, (MHSAA.) Roll call vote 7 ayes and 0 nays.

G. Motion by V. Paulson, supported by M. Renaldi, to accept the bids for the sale of the following vehicles:

2000 Chevy Lumina in the amount of $1,600 to Mark Marana

1992 GMC Van in the amount of $501.02 to Mel Joslin

Motion carried 7-0.

H. Motion by M. Renaldi, supported by C. Radloff, to adopt Lakeview, Middle School and High School Student Handbook changes as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

I. Motion by F. Collins, supported by C. Radloff, to approve setting the drivers education fees for the 2009-10 school year as follows: Segment I $325 and Segment II $50. Motion carried 7-0.

J. Motion by C. Radloff, supported by M. Saari, to set the hot lunch prices for the 2009- 10 school year as follows and eliminate the 20 meal ticket at all schools:

Elementary: $1.90 for one, $9.50 for 5 tickets and $.80 for breakfast tickets

Secondary: $2.15 for one, $10.75 for 5 tickets and $1.00 for breakfast tickets

Adult: $3.25 per meal

Motion carried 7-0.

K. Motion by M. Saari, supported by M. Renaldi, to set the athletic Pay to Participate fee to $100.00 per student-athlete, per sport at the Negaunee High School; $50.00 for football and cross country and $60.00 for all other sports at the Negaunee Middle School with a $400.00 family cap. The Season Sports Passes would also increase as follows: Family Pass $175.00, Couple $150.00, Single Adult $ 95.00, and Student $70.00. This motion should also state that any amounts charged by our self-funding athletic teams will not count toward the family cap.

Board member Saari asked if all teams could sell the Miner cards. Mr. Bonetti explained that the number of cards sold are limited in order to protect the merchants from being overwhelmed.

Motion carried 7-0.

L. Superintendent Derocher informed the Board that he had received a resignation letter from Andy Skewis, Varsity Wrestling Coach, and a letter of appreciation was sent to Mr. Skewis. No further necessary.

M. Superintendent Derocher shared with the Board letters of retirement he had received from Gerry Anderson, Jane Anderson, Sue Scott and Shirley Turino. Superintendent Derocher also included his response of appreciation to the retirees. No action necessary.

N. Motion by F. Collins, supported by V. Paulson, to recall from layoff the following teachers: Katie Korpi will continue as a Young 5’s teacher, Barbara Savolainen will continue as the art teacher at Lakeview; Jodi Johnson be appointed as a third grade teacher; Cindy Kendal be appointed to a second grade teacher; and Michelle Anderson be appointed to the 3 hours specials teacher. At this point in time there is still a need for an one-hour special teacher at Lakeview.

The following teachers will also be transferred: Jill Hamlin from middle school science to high school science; Shelly Stetson from high school science to a 5^th grade teaching position; Paul Jacobson from middle school part-time physical education to middle school part-time science. Mr. Jacobson will also continue as the part-time middle school assistant principal.

Motion carried 7-0.

O. Superintendent Derocher explained that due to the decline of special needs students in the district, the need for instructional aide time is also declining. Therefore, instructional aide lay-offs are necessary. Superintendent Derocher stated that the three aides Nana Pirhonen, Heidi Lenten and Marcia Jarvi were notified, per contact language, and given the opportunity to “bump” into instructional aide position for which they are the most senior and qualified. Superintendent Derocher said he had been informed that Ms. Pirhonen would not be returning for the 2009-10 school year. Ms. Pirhonen indicated that she was returning to school to continue her education. Coleen Allen, Union President, was in attendance at this Board meeting and confirmed this statement. No action necessary until the bumping process has been completed.

P. Action on this agenda item was taken in item N above.

Q. 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

Andy Skewis Class Advisory – 9^th Grade

Todd Backlund Class Advisory - 10^th Grade

Kathy Alexander Class Advisory – 11^th Grade

Marius Grazulis Class Advisory –12^th Grade

Will be appointed at a later date-Summer Music Advisor/ Director

Will be appointed at a later date - 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

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.

R. The Administrative Committee proposed a pay increase for non-union staff. Board members expressed concerns about this item. However, it was noted that the pay increase was included in the budget as it was a lower priority item on the budget reduction list and thus, was included in the 2009-10 budget.

Motion by V. Paulson, supported by F. Collins, to approve a 2% salary increase for non- union staff. Motion carried 6-1.

112. Public Comment:

Mark Churchill, a middle school teacher, said he appreciated what the Board and Superintendent Derocher have done to save jobs.

113. Other Business - None

114. President Rice adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.

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Dave Rice, President Fae Collins, Secretary