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BRIDGMAN PUBLICSCHOOL DISTRICT
Bridgman, Michigan
Minutes of Budget Hearing
June 28, 2010
Call to Order: The Budget Hearing of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on June 28, 2010 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by President Ramso at 6:32 p.m.
Members Present: JoAnn DeMeulenaere, Lisa Kiewel (6:35), Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Brad Reitz (6:57)
Members Absent: Pat Strebeck
Additions to None
Agenda:
2010-11 Budget Kevin Ivers, Superintendent and Craig Harley, Business Manager presented Presentation: the 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Public Comments: None
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member MacMartin, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bridgman, Michigan
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 28, 2010
Call to Order: The Regular Meeting of the Bridgman Public School District Board of Education was held on Monday, June 28, 2010 in the Media Center of Bridgman High School, 9964 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. The meeting was called to order by President Ramso at 7:01 p.m.
Members Present: JoAnn DeMeulenaere, Lisa Kiewel, Scott MacMartin, Alfred Ottusch, Eric Ramso, Brad Reitz
Members Absent: Pat Strebeck
Additions to
Agenda: None
Superintendent’s Comments:
Kevin Ivers, Superintendent, spoke on the revision of board mailers, the increase in the number of students who scored at the proficiency level on the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), a change order from Wright & Hunter for an additional $30,630 of technology, an estimate to replace the service road at the high school, and the Berrien RESA site visit regarding his application to be their next superintendent.
Principals’ Comments:
Lori Graves, RMS Principal, reported on various student field trips, Farm Bureau essay winners, 8th grade honors night, construction update and the theme for 2010-11 is “RMS Volunteers”.
Jim Hutfilz, BHS Principal, reported on various student projects, the year-end sports banquet, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award winners and the two foreign exchange students who will be sponsored next year.
Student Senate Comments: None
Student/Staff
Recognition: None
Public Comments: None
Discussion Items: The June 14, 2010 Work Session minutes were discussed with no changes necessary and will be recommended for approval on the Consent Agenda.
Athletic & Aquatic Center Reports were given by John Norton, Athletic Director and Sue Luhrsen, Pool Director.
Kevin Ivers will contact MLI and MASB to schedule interviews to hire a new superintendent. Firms will be invited to attend the July 26th Regular meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda:
It was moved by Member Kiewel, supported by Member Reitz, to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
a. May 24, 2010 Regular Meeting, June 2, 2010 Special Meeting & June 14, 2010 Work Session minutes
b. Janet Beemer, replacement Girl’s Swim Coach @ $4,417
c. 2010-11 MHSAA Membership Resolution
d. Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Lindsey Spencer, October 18, 2010 to February 22, 2011
e. 2010-11 BES Student/Parent Handbook
f. 2010-11 BHS Student/Parent Handbook changes
g. Stacey Recker, replacement Title I teacher (.5) @ $17,667
(BA, Step 0)
h. Abigail Nemitz, replacement kindergarten teacher @ $36,677 (BA+15, Step 0)
i. Casey Koopmans – Algebra II overload position @ $6,357
j. Probationary Teachers Recall for 2010-11 school year;
BES: Scott Caudell, Mary Duehlmeyer, Erma Marschke, Eric Morrison, Catherine Kirshenbaum (RMS & BES), Jennifer Nichols, Heather Wilson, Sara Yonker
RMS: Lacy Payne, Cliff Reppart (RMS & BHS), Susan Rynkiewicz
BHS: Katie Cuthbert, Danea Gorbett, Casey Koopmans, Amanda Veldman
k. Changes to Board By-laws 0142.1, 0142.3, 0151
Motion carried 6-0.
Action Items: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Kiewel to adopt the 2010-11 Budget. Motion carried 6-0
Financial Report: No changes to Treasurer’s Report & Budget Summaries.
Information Items: 1. July 6, 2010 Organizational Meeting, 7:00 p.m., BHS Media Center
2. July 12, 2010 Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m., BHS Media Center
3. July 26, 2010 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m., BHS Media Center
Adjournment: It was moved by Member Ottusch, supported by Member Reitz, to adjourn.
Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
Minutes taken by Craig Harley, Business Manager.
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Lisa Kiewel, Secretary
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