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Board of Education Minutes HARBOR SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 9, 2006 Members Present: Davis, Burdick, Fuhrman, McDonald, Morse, and Fischer (6) Members Absent: Wendland (1) A motion was made by Fischer, seconded by Burdick to approve the agenda as amended. Add VIII E. General Announcements. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent Larson:
Blackbird and Shay Elementary principal Karey Scholten reported on the following: MEAP starts today, PTO & Pond Hill Farms donated snacks for MEAP; Publishing Center starts October 25; spelling bees have begun; Shay Talent Show in January; Carol Kurdy, Americorps worker starts this week; Halloween parade on October 31at 1:15 p.m. Middle School principal Wil Cwikiel reported on the following: Camp Daggett trip went well; open house was a big success; MEAP began today; 8th grade trip is being planned; MS Play is scheduled for the 17th & 18th of November; Bobbing for Books (book swap) after hours program from 7:00 – 8:00 pm on October 26th; MS Staff supporting NWEA testing. High School principal Susan Jacobs introduced Anton Moseev from Germany; trip to Stratford went well; MEAP is coming up in October; NWEA is scheduled October 23; evacuation drill went very well. President Fuhrman asked at this time if there would be any public input. Heidi Kresnak and Craig Geary expressed concern regarding student drop off before school 7:50–8:00 a.m. and no supervision. A motion was made by Burdick, seconded by Davis to approve the board minutes from the regular meeting on September 11, 2006. Motion carried unanimously. Troy Slater from the auditing firm Rehmann, Robson presented the audit for the 2005-06 fiscal year. The school received a clean opinion on the audit and thanked Pam Gibson for a great job on the audit. Fischer reported that the finance committee met October 6, 2006 and discussed the audit, reviewed invoices, discussed closing of Holy Childhood preschool/daycare in June 2007. A motion was made by Fischer, seconded by McDonald to approve the payment of invoices as follows: General Fund in the amount of $443,628.28; Community Schools Fund in the amount of $8,631.00; Athletic Fund in the amount of $6,786.42; Lunch Fund in the amount of $2,631.33; Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $59,229.47. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Fischer, seconded by McDonald to approve TWB Contractors for snow removal for the 2006-07 winter season. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Fischer, seconded by Morse to accept the 2005-06 audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Fischer, seconded by Morse to approve the hiring of the 2006-07 winter season coaches as follows pending fingerprinting:
Ayes: Davis, McDonald, Morse, Fischer and Fuhrman (5) Abstained: Burdick (1) Motion carried. A motion was made by Morse, seconded by McDonald to approve the criminal background checks for the attached list of employees. Motion carried unanimously. Information and Proposals
Jan McDonald informed the board that the first meeting of the Steering Committee was September 14 and the next meeting is scheduled for October 12; MEAP; NWEA – grade levels to be tested; October 2 in-service. Davis reported that the Technology Committee met on September 19 and the next meeting is scheduled for October 17; talked about technology curriculum with literacy; Center Point-Power School transition; surveys to evaluate students on where they are; new equipment in the library called Destiny; not enough technology support; more computer instruction is needed at Blackbird. Burdick reported on the Char-Em Boards’ Association meeting; MS handbook; coaches advisory meeting. Fischer reported on more leaks in Middle School--Christman is bringing an outside company to come in; asked John Kane to get the fence fixed at the pool before snow flies; sound system is complete. General Announcements: Fischer noted that businesses in the community donated money to put a special H on the football field for homecoming. Thanked the Petoskey Marching Band for coming to the Bands Around the Bay Festival. Strive is looking for three more mentors. President Fuhrman asked at this time if there would be any public input. No one responded. A motion was made by Morse, seconded by McDonald to adjourn the regular board meeting at 8:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted Rob Fuhrman President
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