BOARD OF EDUCATION

GLADSTONE AREA SCHOOLS

400 SOUTH TENTH STREET

GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN 49837

MINUTES

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 906.428.2417

The special Board of Education meeting of the Gladstone Area Schools was held on Wednesday, February 13 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gladstone Area High School, 400 South Tenth Street, Gladstone, Michigan, 49837.

The meeting was called to order by Linda Howlett, President, at 5:05 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

Board members shared comments and concerns.

Heard comments from community members.

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

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

Meeting moved into closed session at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting moved into open session at 7:00 p.m.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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GEK/jlw Secretary, Board of Education