BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOVEMBER 14, 2016 REGULAR MEETING BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
| CALL TO ORDER | President, Dr. Harvey Burnett opened the meeting at 6:01 pm
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| ROLL CALL | PRESENT: K. Laesch (6:03pm arrival), R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABSENT: None
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| OTHERS PRESENT : Dr. Andrea van der Laan & Tricia Lowery
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| AGENDA
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MOTION BY Member L. Miller, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer the agenda for the regular meeting of November 14th, 2016 be adopted as written. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Chris Lee & Athletic Director, Lonnie Hoover | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMMUNITY DIALOGUE/CITIZENS CONCERNS
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None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INFORMATION/REPORTS & NEW BUSINESS
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Dr. Andrea van der Laan gave an introduction to Athletic Director, Lonnie Hoover, whom presented information regarding SAC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SUPERINTENDENT /DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MINUTES-REGULAR & SPECIAL MEETING
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MOTION BY Member K. Laesch, SECONDED BY Member L. Miller, The minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 2016 be adopted as written. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| WARRANTS
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MOTION by J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED by D. Wentworth, The Board of Education approve the payment of payroll of $868,722.39 and the payment of expenditures of $309,480.26 for invoices from the General Fund and the payment of payroll of $18,714.22 and the payment of expenditures of $98,557.01 for invoices from the School Service Fund. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| PAC RESIGNATION – BRITNEY SHINALL | MOTION BY Member D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education accepts the resignation of Britney Shinall, Elementary Parent Advisory Committee Representative. The Board would like to thank Britney for her dedication and service to the Buchanan Community Schools. We wish Mrs. Shinall the best in future endeavors ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| FANNING HOWEY ASSOCIATES, INC. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT | MOTION BY Member L. Miller, SECONDED BY Member H. Burnett, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the Settlement Agreement between Fanning Howey Associates, INC. and Buchanan Community Schools. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| CERTIFIED STAFF PATERNITY LEAVE
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MOTION BY Member R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member S. Tobler, The Buchanan Board of Education grants paternity leave to Jared Underhill, Buchanan High School – 10th Grade Social Studies Teacher, from approximately January 10, 2017 (barring any complications) and returning January 31, 2017, in accordance with article XI, section B.2.D., using all accumulated sick days with any remaining days to be unpaid according to the Family Medical Leave Act.
ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| HEALTH CARE AIDE RECOMMENDATION
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MOTION BY Member J. DeVlaminck, SECONDED BY Member L. Miller, The Buchanan Board of Education accepts the recommendation as submitted by Mr. Mark Nixon, to hire Mrs. Paula Groves, as a Moccasin Elementary Paraprofessional – Health Care Aide during the 2016-17 School Year. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| 2017 SUMMER TAX RESOLUTION
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MOTION BY Member D. Wentworth, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, this Board previously adopted a resolution to impose a summer tax levy to collect 100% of annual school property taxes, including debt service, upon property located within the District and continuing from year-to-year until specifically revoked by the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Board, pursuant to 1976 PA 451, as amended (Revised School Code), invokes for 2017 its previously adopted ongoing resolution imposing a summer tax levy of 100% of annual school property taxes, including debt service, upon property located within the District and continuing from year-to-year until specifically revoked by the Board and requests each city and/or township in which the District is located to collect those summer taxes.
2. The Superintendent or designee is authorized and directed to forward to the governing body of each city and/or township in which the District is located a copy of this Board’s resolution imposing a summer property tax levy on an ongoing basis and a copy of this resolution requesting that each such city and/or township agree to collect the summer tax levy for 2017 in the amount specified in this resolution. Such forwarding of the resolutions and the request to collect the summer tax levy shall be performed so that they are received by the appropriate governing bodies before January 1, 2017.
3. Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 1613(1) of the Revised School Code, the Superintendent or designee is authorized and directed to negotiate on behalf of the District with the governing body of each city and/or township in which the District is located for the reasonable expenses for collection of the District’s summer tax levy that the city and/or township may bill under MCL 380.1611 or MCL 380.1612. Any such proposed agreement shall be brought before the Board for its approval or disapproval.
4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded.
ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| ATHLETIC RECOMMENDATIONS UPDATE
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MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member H. Burnett, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the recommendation as submitted by Athletic Director, Mr. Lonnie Hoover, to appoint the below listed Athletic Coaches for the 2016-17 School Year at the listed step/class and position:
ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| BOARD POLICIES – FIRST READING
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MOTION BY Member H. Burnett, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, The Buchanan Board of Education approves the first reading of the following new, deleted and /or revised policies:
ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| SCHOOL FARM LEASE
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MOTION BY Member S. Tobler, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, The Buchanan Board of Education approve the attached Farm Land Lease Agreement with Shane Masten for the rental of land at the School Farm for a three (3) year period ending November 30th, 2019. The President and Secretary are hereby authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. ROLL CALL VOTE: K. Laesch, R. Writer, J. DeVlaminck, D. Wentworth, L. Miller, S. Tobler & H. Burnett NAYS: None MOTION UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
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| QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS | Senior Trustee, Mr. Lloyd Miller, discussed some Buchanan Community events such as McCoy Creek Trail’s mural this year and the 5K Fun Run that occurred 10/15/16 with 146 participants that raised $4000-$5000 in cash for 6 major projects. Mr. Miller also spoke on the Buchanan Community Schools improvements and progress over the past 13 years.
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| NEXT BOARD MEETING | December 19th, 6pm @ Buchanan High School Auditorium
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| ADJOURNMENT | 6:51 pm |
