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
Emily Krajewski, Nathanael Anderson, Hannah Leen and Andrew Cleland
Present: M.A. Magri, C. Schneider, L. Blasius, C. Amey, G. Travis,
C. Knaggs, P. Ganley
H. Titus, A. Binienda, J.
Sutherland, M. Christenbery, S. Cole
Absent: None
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 M. Realignment Postings and N.
Public Input Policy under New Business.
III.
Public Input
None
IV.
Consent
Agenda
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: L. Blasius Supported
By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda as presented
V.
New
Business
A. High School Band Uniforms
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: L. Blasius
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the purchase of band uniforms as presented.
B. Food Service Aide
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the reassignment of Susan Heberling to Food Service Aide and
the hire of Erica Gageby to the position of Food Service Cashier.
C. Shining Star Award
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: G. Travis
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education recognizes Adam Dorland for his dedication to CPS and on receiving
the Michigan Team Nutrition SHINING Star Award.
D. Basketball Backboard Safety
Devices
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: C. Amey
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the purchase of Basketball Backboard Safety Devices, as
presented.
E. 2009-2010 District Calendar
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: L. Blasius Supported By: C. Schneider
By unanimous vote that the Board of Education
approves the 2009-2010 District Calendar as presented.
F. Sanilac ISD Biennial Election
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: C. Amey
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education agrees to consider the Sanilac ISD Biennial Election Resolution.
G. Universal Breakfast Program
Margie Christenbery reported that the percentage
of students eating breakfast has increased monthly and federal reimbursement is
reflective of the increase. The program has been successful and well
received.
H. Junior High Academic
Intervention Program
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: P. Ganley Supported
By: C. Amey
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Junior High Academic Intervention Program to begin in
the 2009-2010 school year.
I. Football Program
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported
By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves an eight player football program to start in the 2009-2010
school year
J. Employee Resignation
BOARD ACTION: Motion: By: G. Travis Supported
By: C. Amey
Passed: By unanimous
vote that
the Board of Education approves the resignation of Elementary Principal Joseph
Sutherland, with regrets.
K. 2008-09 Budget Amendment #1
BOARD ACTION: Motion: By: C. Schneider Supported
By: L. Blasius
Passed: By unanimous vote that
the Board of Education approves the 2008-09 Budget Amendment #1 as presented.
L. March Board Meeting Date Change
The Board of Education, by
unanimous consent, agreed to move the March 12, 2009 Board of Education Meeting
to March 19, 2009.
M. Realignment Postings
BOARD ACTION: Motion: By: L. Blasius Supported By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that
the Board of Education approves the posting of an Elementary Principal position
and K-12 Curriculum Director position to start in the 2009-2010 school year.
N. Public Input Policy
The Board of Education received the
revised Public Input Policy and will review it this month. The matter will be
revisited at the March 19th Meeting.
VI.
Information
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary
Principal reported that
Ø
Elementary
PTA Scotch Doubles will be held at Liberty Lanes on February 28th.
Ø
Adam
Dorland, Elementary/High School Teacher applied for and received a Target
Fieldtrip Grant.
Ø
Michelle
Robson and Craig Thurston, Elementary Teachers applied for and received a DTE
Energy Grant.
Ø
Marie
Willis, Elementary Teacher applied for and received grants from DTE Energy,
Kohl’s Department Store and the Target Store.
Ann Binienda, High School Principal
reported that
Ø
The
English Language Arts Team tied for second place, out of six participating
schools, in the Sanilac County Academic Games Competition, held at SC-4 in Port
Huron.
Ø
Tammy
Wagester was instrumental in getting the shopping carts used to deliver
breakfast to the High School Classrooms. Also, Mrs. Binienda thanked Jeff
Durecka, Port Sanilac IGA and Sandusky Tractor Supply for the shopping carts
donation. She also thanked Dan Brown from Deckerville IGA for offering to
donate carts to the District
Margie Christenbery, Business Manager
reported that
Ø
The
preliminary February 2009 Student Count shows an increased of 13 students
compared to the February 2008 student count and a one student increase compared
to the September 2008 student count
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
that
Ø
The
Board of Education received a letter from the State Board of Education and the
staff of the Michigan Department of Education congratulating the District on
being selected as a 2009 “Bronze Medalist” by the U.S. News & World Report.
Ø
Governor Jennifer
Granholm has proclaimed the week of February 9th as Principals’
Week. The Board of Education commended Ann Binienda, High School Principal and
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary Principal for their hard work and dedication to
the students of CPS.
VII Future
Meetings
A.
March
19, 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 9:30 p.m.
DATE: March 19, 2009
Louise
Blasius, Secretary