BOARD OF EDUCATION

GLADSTONE AREA SCHOOLS

400 SOUTH TENTH STREET

GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN 49837

MINUTES

Jones/Middle School

400 South Tenth Street

Gladstone, Michigan 49837

The regular Board of Education meeting of the Gladstone Area Schools was held on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jones/Middle School.

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

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

Members Absent: None

Administrative: Jay Kulbertis, Karl Dollhopf, Dave Ballard, Donna Flannery, Lori Wells, Mike Macfarlane, Janice Winkel, Lynn Wulf, Pam Durbin , Harold Flagstadt

Member of

the Press: None

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

John Skellenger requested to add the audit presentation to the beginning of the agenda.

Motion to approve the agenda as amended was made by G. Micheau and supported by L. Howlett. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Kevin Pascoe of Anderson, Tackman, PLC, presented the FY09 audit. The audited fund balance is reported at $744,833. Board members shared comments regarding the audit.

Motion to approve the minutes of regular meeting September 21, 2009 as presented was made by S. O’Driscoll and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes –7, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to approve payment of general fund bills numbered 35640 – 35747 and handwritten checks numbered 1 – 113 in the amount of $215,013.50 was made by J. Deacon and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Heard Buildings and Grounds committee report from Linda Howlett.

Heard Curriculum and Personnel committee report from Steve O’Driscoll.

Heard Finance committee report from Gary Micheau.

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Dr. Jay Kulbertis reported that the MEAP testing is being administered at the elementary and middle level; the State Budget continues to elude our legislatures; Homecoming was a lot of fun – a special thank you to Kathy Becker for the work she does with Student Council; plans are underway to provide opportunities for H1N1 vaccinations for all of our students.

Motion to accept the audit for FY09 as presented by Kevin Pasco of Anderson, Tackman, PLC was made by G. Micheau and supported by G. McDonnell. Ayes -7, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to award the 2009-010 snowplow bid to Best Sweep was made by L. Howlett and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Motion to accept letter of retirement from Richard Fox effective December 1, 2009 was made by G. McDonnell and supported by L. Howlett. Ayes -7, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to accept letter of retirement from Ann King effective February 1, 2010 was made by S. O’Driscoll and supported by G. McDonnell. Ayes -7, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to accept letter of intent to retire from Glynda Curtis at the end of the current school year was made by L. Howlett and supported by G. McDonnell. Ayes-7, Nays -0. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn was made by G. Micheau and supported by L. Howlett. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

____________________________________ Secretary, Board of Education

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