GLADSTONE AREA SCHOOLS
400 SOUTH TENTH STREET
GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN 49837
400 South Tenth Street
Gladstone, Michigan
49837 November 12, 2007
The
regular Board of Education meeting of the Gladstone Area Schools was held on
Monday, November 12, 2007 at 6:05 p.m. in the Cameron Elementary School.
The
meeting was called to order by Linda Howlett, President at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Linda Howlett, John Skellenger, Patrick Madden, Gloria McDonnell, Dirk
Manson, Gary Micheau, Steve O’Driscoll
Members Absent: None
Administrative Jay Kulbertis, Brady Downey, Jim
Hansen, Tom Davis, Lori Wells,
Team Members: Karl Dollhopf, John Mileski, Matt Houle, Deborah
Kivela, Janice Winkel, Harold Flagstadt,
Pam Durbin
Member of
the Press: Mary Jandro
The
list of guests is recorded in the Administrative Office as a part of the minute
book.
Discussed the format to be used for the Superintendent’s evaluation. Jay Kulbertis presented the format used in prior years. Board members shared their comments and suggestions.
Motion by D. Manson to invite administrators, supervisors and the GEA to submit input about the goals for the Superintendent, supported by G. McDonnell. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Board members will list their priorities and get to the Board President by November 26. A special Board meeting will be scheduled on December 3 at noon to continue with the Superintendent evaluation process.
Motion to recess was made by G. McDonnell and supported by S. O’Driscoll. Ayes –6, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Meeting recessed at 6:45 p.m.
Meeting moved into open session at 7:00 p.m.
Pat Madden arrived at 6:55 p.m.
Motion to approve the agenda as presented was made
by G. McDonnell and supported by S. O’Driscoll. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
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Motion to approve the minutes of regular meeting
October 15 and special meeting November 5 as presented was made by J.
Skellenger and supported by G. McDonnell.
Ayes –7, Nays -0. Motion carried.
Heard report from John Skellenger on Policy meeting.
Heard report from Gloria McDonnell on Curriculum and
Personnel meeting.
Dr. Jay Kulbertis reported on Parent-Teacher
conferences and that they were well attended; the formation of the Gladstone
Schools Education Foundation is progressing; shared an update on legislation
with the Public Employees Health Benefit Act; and that Michigan Works will be conducting interviews on November 13
for the shared services position.
Motion to accept a first reading of a list of NEOLA policies was made by D. Manson and supported by S. O’Driscoll. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Motion to regretfully accept a letter of resignation
from Chris Kelley as Girls Varsity Basketball Coach was made by D. Manson and
supported by J. Skellenger. Ayes –6, Nays –1. Motion carried. Pat Madden was
the nay vote.
Pat Madden addressed the Board and audience that
with Mr. Kelley’s resignation, we are losing a good person, and due to
unfortunate circumstances he felt it necessary to resign. Mr. Madden stated
that the Board made the right decision at the October Board meeting to award this
position to Mr. Kelley. The Board publicly apologized to Mr. Kelley.
Motion to award the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
position to Peggy Beauchamp was made by P. Madden and supported by G.
McDonnell. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Motion to award the Girls JV Basketball Coach
position to Lorrie Botruff was made by G. McDonnell and supported by G.
Micheau. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the
issuance and delegating the sale of the 2008 refunding of bonds was made by S.
O’Driscoll and supported by G. McDonnell. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Motion to adopt a resolution for reduction in staff
was made by J. Skellenger and supported by D. Manson. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion
carried.
Motion to approve a contracted service agreement
with the ISD to perform payroll and accounts payable duties was made by G.
McDonnell and supported by S. O’Driscoll. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Motion to approve to post a part-time Title I Aide
position was made by G. McDonnell and supported by P. Madden. Ayes –7, Nays –0.
Motion carried.
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Ken Haswell addressed his concern about bullying. A
lengthy discussion followed.
Teachers Cindy Stock, Kristi Mayville, and Neil
Gerber shared information about the bullying issue and programs that are and
have been available.
Tim DeClair commented on the rumors regarding Chris
Kelley. President Linda Howlett stated that this is a mute point now.
Motion to go into closed session to discuss contract
negotiations was made by S. O’Driscoll and supported by G. McDonnell. Roll call
vote: D. Manson –Aye; G. Micheau –Aye;
S. O’Driscoll –Aye; G. McDonnell –Aye; P. Madden –Aye; J. Skellenger –Aye; L.
Howlett –Aye. Ayes –7, Nays –0. Motion carried.
Meeting moved into closed session at 8:00 p.m.
Meeting moved into open session at 8:42 p.m.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
____________________________________ Secretary, Board of Education
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