BOARD OF EDUCATION

GLADSTONE AREA SCHOOLS

400 SOUTH TENTH STREET

GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN 49837

MINUTES

Gladstone Area High School

2100 M-35

Gladstone, Michigan 49837 Monday, September 15, 2008

The regular Board of Education meeting of the Gladstone Area Schools was held on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gladstone Area High School.

The meeting was called to order by Dr. John Skellenger, President at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: John Skellenger, Steve O’Driscoll, Gloria McDonnell, Patrick Madden, Linda Howlett, Gary Micheau

Members Absent: Jeff Deacon (excused)

Administrative Dr. Jay Kulbertis, Brady Downey, Dave Ballard, Karl Dollhopf, Tom

Team Members: Davis, John Mileski, Matt Houle, Harold Flagstadt, Pam Durbin, Mike Macfarlane, Janice Winkel, Lynn Wulf

Member of

the Press: Dee Harris

The list of guests is recorded in the Administrative Office as a part of the minute book.

Motion to approve the agenda as presented was made by S. O’Driscoll and supported by L. Howlett. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Motion to approve the minutes of regular meeting August 18 and special meeting September 4 as presented was made by G. Micheau and supported by G. McDonnell. Ayes –6, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to approve payment of general fund bills numbered 28518 – 28632 and handwritten checks numbered 1 – 81 in the amount of $364,621.31 was made by G. McDonnell and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Dr. Jay Kulbertis updated the Board on building needs and a 3-5 year plan will be in place, Buildings and Grounds meeting will be held in October, the school startup was very positive, open houses were well attended, and homecoming is next week.

Motion to add a half-time kindergarten teaching position was made by G. McDonnell and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes -6, Nays -0. Motion carried.

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Motion to adopt a resolution for instructional hours was made by L. Howlett and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Motion to approve an increase in substitute teacher pay fro $55 per day to $65 per day, effective October 1, 2008 was made by S. O’Driscoll and supported by P. Madden. Ayes -6, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations was made by L. Howlett and supported by S. O’Driscoll. Roll call vote: G. McDonnell –Aye; P. Madden –Aye; L. Howlett –Aye; J. Deacon –Absent; G. Micheau –Aye; S. O’Driscoll –Aye; J. Skellenger –Aye. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Meeting moved into closed session at 7:43 p.m.

Meeting moved into open session at 8:38 p.m.

Motion to adjourn was made by G. McDonnell and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

____________________________________ Secretary, Board of Education

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