BOARD OF EDUCATION

GLADSTONE AREA SCHOOLS

400 SOUTH TENTH STREET

GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN 49837

MINUTES

Thursday, February 7, 2008 906.428.2417

The special Board of Education meeting of the Gladstone Area Schools was held on Thursday, February 7 at 12:00 p.m. at the James T. Jones Elementary School, 400 South Tenth Street, Gladstone, Michigan, 49837.

The meeting was called to order by Linda Howlett, President, at 12:00 p.m.

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

Members Absent: Dirk Manson (excused)

Administrative: Dr. Jay Kulbertis

Members of the Press: None

Motion to approve the agenda as presented was made by J. Skellenger and supported by G. Micheau. Ayes -6, Nays –0. Motion carried.

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

Meeting moved into closed session at 12:03 p.m.

Meeting moved into open session at 1:51 p.m.

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

Meeting adjourned at 1:51 p.m.

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/jlw Secretary, Board of Education