BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
FEBRUARY 18, 2019 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER |
PRESIDENT: Dr. Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:00 pm
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| ROLL CALL | PRESENT: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett
ABSENT: None
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Timothy Donahue, Tricia Lowery, and Daryl Miller
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| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION by S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member D. Wentworth the agenda for the regular meeting of February 18, 2019 be adopted as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Robert Fairchild and George Taylor of Engie, Tori Austin, and Jessica Elliott
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| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS |
Tori Thomas inquired about class sizes at Buchanan Middle School, specifically the current 6th grade class. Mr. Donahue indicated he would contact her with information.
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| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS |
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| SUPERINTENDENT/DEPARTMENT REPORTS | – Buck Staff Appreciation for January/February winner: Mrs. Angela Portt was announced.
– Buck Staff Appreciation nominees for January/February were acknowledged:
– Updates from BHS, BMS, Moccasin, Ottawa, Director of Academics, Business Office & Operations, Food service, Technology, Transportation, and Athletics were provided respectfully. |
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION by C. Lee, SECONDED by R. Writer, The Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of February 18, 2019 be adopted as written: 1. Minutes: 01-21-2019 2. Warrants: January 2019 Expenditures 3. Staff resignations as submitted: i. Jennifer Torbet – BMS Interventionist (ELA) ii. Brenda Hess – Elementary Literacy Coach 4. Athletic Spring Coach recommendations:
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| 2019 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION – OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP
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Motion By R. Writer, Seconded By S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the robotics team trip to, Kentwood, MI., for the purposes of 2019 FIRST Robotics competition. The robotics team is expected to depart: March 28th, 2019 and return March 30th, 2019, in accordance with Board policy #2340. This robotics team trip will be under the sponsorship of Mr. Phillip Place.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| APPROVAL TO USE SNAP-RAISE FUNDRAISER FOR THE GIRLS’ SOCCER, SOFTBALL, AND TRACK PROGRAMS 2018-19 SEASON | MOTION BY Member D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the Athletic department’s request as submitted by Athletic Director Lonnie Hoover, to use the email based fundraiser program, SNAP-Raise to utilize text and social media for the BCS Girls’ Soccer, Softball, and Track programs during the 2018-19 school season. This email based fundraiser allows for friends and family globally to donate to a specific cause without purchasing a service or product. ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, S. Tobler, D. Wentworth, and H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS |
Jim DeVlaminck was appointed as Board member representative for the Hall of Fame committee
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| NEXT BOARD MEETING |
Monday, March 18th, 6pm @ Buchanan High School – Auditorium
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| ADJOURNMENT | 7:28 pm |
