I.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order
by M.A. Magri, President at 7:00 p.m.
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Present: M.A. Magri, C. Schneider, G. Travis, L. Blasius, C.
Knaggs, P. Ganley
H. Titus, A. Binienda, J.
Sutherland, M. Christenbery, S. Cole
Absent: C. Amey
II.
Approval of Agenda
BOARD ACTION: Motion:
By: C. Schneider Supported
By: P. Ganley
Passed: By
unanimous vote that
the Agenda be approved with the addition of G. Graduation Speaker and H.
Coaching Recommendation under New Business.
III.
Public Input
None
IV.
Consent
Agenda
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Knaggs Supported
By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda as presented
V.
New
Business
A. Equestrian Team
This agenda
item has been tabled until a later meeting.
B. Brion Dickens – Energy
Presentation
Brion
Dickens, Alternative Energy Consultant, spoke with the Board of Education
regarding the year long wind study conducted by Michigan State University at
CPS. He also discussed with the Board how a turbine could be used as a teaching
tool in school wide curriculum and help the District
to become more environmentally friendly. All data recorded by this study is
public information and can be accessed at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/wind/Carsonville.htm
C. Employee Resignation
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Schneider Supported By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School
District Board of Education approves the resignation of Ann Kandell, Food
Service Aide, with regrets.
D. Elementary Aide Position
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Knaggs Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By
unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of
Education approves the hire of Nancy Metrovich to the position of Elementary
Aide.
E. Public Input
The Board of Education reviewed sample
policies regarding the public speaking at Board of Education Meetings. A
tentative policy was formed and will be reviewed at the next Board Meeting.
F. School Board Recognition
January is Board Appreciation Month and Mr. Titus commended the CPS
Board of Education on their positive, futuristic attitude in providing
direction and guidance to the District. He also honored them with a resolution
and certificate of proclamation from Governor, Jennifer Granholm and a
Certificate of Appreciation. Staff, students and community members are also
encouraged to let Board Members know how much they are appreciated.
G. Graduation Speaker
The Board of Education discussed various speakers for
the June 2009 High School Graduation Ceremony.
H. Coaching Recommendations
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Schneider Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By
unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of
Education approves the Spring Coaching Staff as follows:
Varsity Baseball –
Dennis Seifferlein
Varsity
Softball – Bill
Sarkella
Varsity Boys’ Track –
Mike Steinhoff
Varsity Girls’ Track –
Vacant
Junior Varsity Softball – Sarah Behnke
Junior Varsity Baseball – Lance Adams
Junior High Boys’ Track – Brenda Cutler
Junior High Girls’ Track – Jacqueline Steigerwald
VI.
Information
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary
Principal reported that
.
Ø
Marie
Willis, Kindergarten Teacher applied for and received a Target Fieldtrip Grant
Ø
The Mid-Winter
Carnival sponsored by the PTA will be held on January 23, 2009 from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
Ann Binienda, High School Principal
reported that
Ø Financial Aid Night will be held in the CPS
High School Cafeteria on Wednesday, January 21.
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
that
Ø
Installation
of the foundation for the Alternative Education Building began today (January
8, 2009). Cement will be pored on Friday, (January 9, 2009) and the buildings
will arrive next week.
Ø
Cliff
Amey, Board Treasurer applied for and received, on behalf of CPS Schools, The
Walter J. McCarthy, Jr. Volunteer Leadership Grant.
Ø
The
Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District will have two (2) - four year Board
of Education vacancies on the May 5, 2009 regular election ballot. Candidates
must file Nominating Petition(s) and an Affidavit of Identity with the Sanilac
County Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. (A
$100.00 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.)
VII Future
Meetings
A.
February
5, 2009 Special Meeting
B.
February
11, 2009 Regular
Board Meeting
VIII Adjournment
BOARD ACTION: Motion By: C.
Schneider Supported By: G.
Travis
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
DATE: February 11, 2009
Louise
Blasius, Secretary