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 led by Tyler
McCelland, Stephanie Cahoon and Eugene Duffy
Present: M.A. Magri, C. Schneider, G. Travis, L. Blasius, C.
Knaggs, P. Ganley
H. Titus, J. Sutherland, M.
Christenbery, S. Cole
Absent: C. Amey, A.
Binienda
II.
Approval of Agenda
BOARD ACTION: Motion:
By: C. Schneider Supported
By: L. Blasius
Passed: By
unanimous vote that
the Agenda be approved as presented
III.
Public Input
None
IV.
Consent
Agenda
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: G. Travis
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda with the addition of item G. Athletic
Committee Report under New Business.
V.
New
Business
A. Equestrian Team
This item was tabled
until the regular January 2009 Board Meeting.
B. Wind Turbines
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
that Michigan State University has removed the anemometer and tower which has
been measuring the wind speed at the High School every hour for the last year.
Results of the study will be sent to the District and Brion Dickens, consultant
will be at the January 2009 Board of Education Meeting to review the study.
C. Bus Crossing
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Knaggs Supported By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School
District Board of Education approves the parental request to allow students to
cross the road when getting off the bus.
D. Bus Inspection
Harold Titus
reported to the Board that the Transportation Department received a
“Certificate of Excellence” for achieving a 100% pass rate on the annual
Michigan State Police School Bus Safety Inspection. The Board commended Kim
Cunningham, Transportation Director, Chris Smigill, Bus Mechanic and the CPS
Drivers.
E. Alternative Education Building
Harold
Titus, Superintendent reported that plans for the Alternative Education
Building are progressing and the building is scheduled to arrive during the
month of December.
F. Public Input
Margie
Christenbery, Business Manager passed out to the Board of Education samples of area
School Districts’ Public Input Policies for Board of Education Meetings. The
Board will review these policies and address this matter again at the regular
January 2009 Board Meeting.
G. Athletic Committee Report
Craig Schneider presented the Athletic
Committee Report. The Board of Education approved the following
recommendations.
1)
Fall
Coaches Evaluations
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 Fall Coaching Evaluations.
2)
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 JH Athletic Program joining with the
Greater Thumb JH League.
3)
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Schneider Supported By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School
District Board of Education enthusiastically & aggressively approves a move
from a Varsity 11 Player Football Team Program to a Varsity 6 Player Football
Team Program.
4)
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: G. Travis Supported By: L. Blasius
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District
Board of Education approves that Cross Country will be re-classified from a
club to a sport contingent on acceptance into the GTL League.
5)
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: L. Blasius Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School
District Board of Education approves the Weight/Fitness Center Hours as
follows.
Public
Hours
Wednesday 7
p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Adult
Hours
Sunday 2
p.m. – 4 p.m.
Students
Hours (Grades 7–12)
Sunday 6
p.m. – 8 p.m.
A review and update of the present
policy on the Weight/Fitness Center use will be made.
6)
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: P. Ganley Supported By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School
District Board of Education approves hire of Winter Sports Coaches as follows:
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball – Mr. Binder
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball – Mr. Dorland
JV Boys’ Basketball – Mr. Steinhoff
Varsity Boys’ Basketball – Mr. Macejewski
7th Grade Girls’ Basketball – Ms. Steigerwald
8th Grade Girls’ Basketball – Vacant
JV Girls’ Basketball – Mrs. Cutler
Varsity Girls’ Basketball – Mr. Kolakovich
Varsity Cheerleading – Mrs. Miodowski
JV Cheerleading – Ms. Willis & Mrs.
Dorland
JH Cheerleading – Ms. Watta
The Board authorized
that the Bad Weather Athletic Policy remains the same. If school is called off
for any reason
there will be no student activities (including practices and open gyms).
VI.
Information
Margie Christenbery, Business Manager
reported that the student count will be 627.5 and she will be seeking copier
bids.
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary
Principal reported that
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The
Elementary & High School Holiday Band Concert will be held on Wednesday,
December 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Gym.
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The
Elementary Holiday Program, for grades K through 4th, will be held
on Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m.
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The
PTA is sponsoring a carnival on Friday, January 23rd from 6-8 p.m.
in the gym, cafeteria and halls of CPS Elementary. There will be a wide variety
of games, booths, food and fun. Please plan to attend.
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
that
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U.S.
News and World Report recognized Carsonville – Port Sanilac High School as one
of America’s Best High Schools. “In just its second year, America’s Best High
Schools has proven to be a trusted source for educators, students, and
especially parents making important decisions about their children’s
educational future,” said Brian Kelly, editor of U.S. News and World Report.
“Not only do our rankings highlight schools succeeding at the highest national
level, but the Best High School package also allows communities and states to
compare schools at a local level and measure why some are doing so well. This
is the most comprehensive and inclusive information on hundreds of high schools
nationwide.”
Board of Education
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M.
A. Magri made the recommendation, for Ann Binienda, High School Principal, that
Nicole Miodowski & Susan Cole be commended for their help with a student
experiencing seizures.
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Craig
Schneider reported that Bryan Schneider, Quiz Bowl Team Member had a 4th place
win at the Peck Competition.
VII Future
Meetings
A.
December
15, 2008 Special
Meeting
B.
January
8, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
VIII Adjournment
BOARD ACTION: Motion By: C.
Schneider Supported By: C.
Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
DATE: January 8, 2009
Louise
Blasius, Secretary