BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 13, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING VIRTUAL MEETING
| CALL TO ORDER | President: Sandy Tobler opened the meeting at 6:01 pm | ||||||
| ROLL CALL | PHYSICALLY PRESENT: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler
ABSENT: none |
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Trish Robinson, Mark Kurland, Michael Dunn | |||||||
| ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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MOTION by R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member C. Lee the agenda for the Special Board Meeting of August 13, 2020 be adopted as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS | None | ||||||
| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE CITIZENS CONCERNS | Debra Sears – registered a concern with the board regarding denying Buchanan Promise grants to those who would be doing with virtual academy. Mr. DeVlaminck addressed the concern that attending the BVA still allows you to qualify for the Promise. | ||||||
| NEOLA SECOND READING | MOTION by K. Laesch, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the second reading of the following NEOLA – Special Update – Title IX Regulations; new and deleted policies:
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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| BUCHANAN REOPENING ROADMAP | MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the Buchanan Community Schools 2020-21 Safe Schools Roadmap.
Mrs. Laesch praised all parent, leadership and staff who have helped getting this accomplished for our district.
Mrs. Writer thanked Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Kurland, and Dr. Dunn in presenting the plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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| BEA LETTER OF AGREEMENT REGARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNING TIME | MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the Buchanan Education Association (BEA) Letter of Agreement regarding the middle school planning time.
Mrs. Robinson thanked Wendy Murphy. This agreement allows teachers their minutes regarding block scheduling.
Mr. Wentworth asked about the schedule – it was needed to allow the middle school to change to block scheduling to lessen student contact in the hallways during passing times.
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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| CLOSED SESSION | MOTION by D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, The Buchanan Board of Education is to enter into closed session, under policy 0167.2, to discuss a matter of attorney-client privilege. Time 6:10pm
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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| RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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MOTION by C. Lee, SECONDED BY Member D. Wentworth, The Buchanan Board of Education resolves to return to open session. Time 7:22pm
ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, H. Burnett, R. Writer, D. Wentworth, J. DeVlaminck, K. Laesch, and S. Tobler NAYS: None MOTION ADOPTED |
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | None | ||||||
| NEXT BOARD MEETING | Monday, August 17th, 6:00 pm | ||||||
| ADJOURNMENT | 7:23pm |
