CARSONVILLE-PORT SANILAC SCHOOLS

= I. = Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by John Maher, President= at 7:00 p.m.

= A= . Moment of Silence

= B= . Pledge of Allegiance led by Seth = Hurley and Bryson West

Present: = J. Maher, J. Nagelkirk, M.A. Magri, L. Blasius, C. Schneider, G. Travis, C. Am= ey

H. Titus, A. Binienda, J. Sutherland, M. Christenbery, S. Cole =

Absent: = &= nbsp; None

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= II. = Approval of Agenda

BOARD ACTION: Motion: By: L. Blasius Supported By: C. Schneider

Passed: By unanimous vote that the Agenda be approved with the addition o= f B2: Curriculum Committee Report under New Business.

= = III. = Public Input

As a requirement of the Federal Headstart Program, Beverly Sleda, Headstart Teacher/Coordinator requested permission to have a fence erected around the Headstart Playground at no cost to the District.

BOARD ACTION:= Motion By: J. Nagelkirk &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Supported By: C. Schneider

= &= nbsp; Passed: &= nbsp; By unanimous vote that the Board = of Education approves that a fence may be erected around the Headstart Playgro= und at no cost to the District.

= IV.&= nbsp; Consent Agenda

BOARD ACTION:= Motion By: J. Nagelkirk &= nbsp; &= nbsp; Supported By: L. Blasius

= &= nbsp; Passed: &= nbsp; By unanimous vote that the Board = of Education approves the Consent Agenda as presented.

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= V.&n= bsp; New Business

<= ![if !supportLists]>A= . = Curriculum Directors Report

= ; = Scott Bular & Brenda Cutler reported that:

Ø The core classes have been practicing ACT type test questions throughout the semester to prepare students for the ACT test.

Ø On February 25^th= all 11^th grade students took part in a full length ACT practice test.

Ø High School testing w= as administered on March 11^th, 12^th & 13^{th at
St. Mary’s Paris Hall. Day 1 was the ACT Test, Day 2 the Michigan Mat=
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Science, and Social Studies tests & Day 3 the WorkKeys test.=}

Ø Teachers are continui= ng to realign curriculum to the new content standards. To help prepare student= s to take Chemistry and Physics in high school, the Science Department has reque= sted that Earth Science be moved to the 8^th grade and Physical Scienc= e to the 9^th grade.

Ø High School math and science teachers attended a two day training session at the Sanilac Career Center to break dow= n the new Michigan Content Standards. They learned ways to develop better tests t= hat are more aligned to the new standards and worked on using formative assessm= ents in the classroom.

Ø MEAP scores are being review and the results analyzed. Steps have been taken to address all areas= of the MEAP assessment by enhancing our curriculum in all grade levels. The Bo= ard of Education took action (See Curriculum Committee Report) to enhance curriculum at all levels.

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<= ![if !supportLists]>B= . = Math/Science Center Update

Harold Titus reported to= the Board that a letter from Mr. Tim Edwards, Superintendent of the Sanilac Car= eer Center, was sent home with each Math/Science Center student stating that the 2008-09 Juniors & Seniors will continue the program, 2008-09 Sophomores will be eligible to continue independent research with monthly support and = in the 2009-2010 school year there will be a new accelerated offering with a n= ew selection process.

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Curriculum Committee Report

BO= ARD ACTION: <= /span>Motion By: C. Amey = Supported By: J. Nagelkirk

Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Bo= ard of Education approves the Curriculum Committee Report as pres= ented.

<= ![if !supportLists]>C= . = 2007-08 Budget Amendment

BO= ARD ACTION: <= /span>Motion By: C. Amey &n= bsp; Supported By: L. Blasius

Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Bo= ard of Education approves the 2007-08 budget amendment #2, which projects gener= al fund revenues of $5,042,342.29 over expenditures of $ 4,889,535.54 with a projected fund equity of $973,101.82.

Ms. Christenbery present= ed the preliminary 2008-09 Budget Projection for the Board to review. This budget, with any needed revisions, will be presented again in June 2008 for the Board’s consideration.

D= . My Choice Energy

Harold Titus and Margie Christenbery reported on the My Choice Energy Program. To save on energy costs, the distr= ict can contract with My Choice Energy to provide Natural Gas delivered through SEMCO. There is no sign up fe= e and the contract can be cancelled at any time.= Savings will vary on a month to month basis, but the district could potentially save an average of 1.45% per month.

BO= ARD ACTION: <= /span>Motion By: J. Nagelkirk &= nbsp; Su= pported By: M.A. Magri

Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Bo= ard of Education approves the My Choice Energy Contract as presented.

E= . Probationary/Tenure Teacher Recommendation

BOARD ACTION:= Motion By: C. Schneide= r &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Suppo= rted By: M.A. Magri

Passed: By <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the following Alternative Education Teachers St= atus Recommendations as presented.

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Ayshe Long f= rom Probation IV to Tenure Status

&= nbsp; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Albert Lowry= from Probation I to Probation II Status

BOARD ACTION:= Motion By: J. Nagelkir= k &= nbsp; Supported By: C. Amey=

Passed: By unanimous vote th= at the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the following Elementary Teacher Probationary Status Recommendations as presented.

= &nb= sp; Fiona Schlichting advanced from Probationary III to Probationary IV status.<= /o:p>

= &nb= sp; Jenn= ifer Saunders advanced from Probationary III to Probationary IV status.

= &nb= sp; Mich= elle Robson advanced from Probationary IV to Tenure status.

= &nb= sp; Debo= rah Kaluk advanced from Probationary IV to Tenure status.

= &nb= sp; Adam Dorland advanced from Probationary III to Probationary IV status.

Amy Jo Foote advanced from Probationary II= I to Probationary IV status.

Jacqueline Steigerwald Probation I to Probation II status.

Kristyn Theobald Probation I to Probation = II status.

Eric Frank Probation I to Probation II sta= tus.

Peggy Montei Probation I to Probation II status.

BOARD ACTION: Motion By: L. Blasius = Supported By: J. Nagelkirk

Passed:= By <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the following High School Teacher Probationary/Tenure Status Recommendations as presented.<= /p>

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&= nbsp; Jaymi Frizzle from Probation III to Probation IV status

= &nb= sp; Mich= ael Steinhoff from Probation III to Probation IV status

= &nb= sp; Adam Dorland from Probation III to Probation IV status

= &nb= sp; Caro= lyn Ford from Probation II to Probation III status

= &nb= sp; Jenn= ifer Abbott from Probation I to Probation II status

= &nb= sp; Timo= thy Roberts from Probation I to Probation II status

F= . Driver’s Education Program<= o:p>

BO= ARD ACTION: <= /span>Motion By: J. Nagelkirk &= nbsp; Su= pported By: M.A. Magri

Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Bo= ard of Education approves the agreement with Maier Driver Education Schools, L.= L.C. to oversee the Driver Education Program at CPS Schools as presented.

G= . ISD Board Resolution - Election

By unanimous consensus, Joan Nagelkirk was appointed to represent the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District at = the April 21, 2008 ISD Budget Review Meeting.

= VI.&= nbsp; Information

Harold Titus, Superintendent:

· = Congratulated Dawn Titus,= CPS Special Education Coordinator/Teacher Consultant, who has been selected to receive the STRIPES award from the Sanilac Intermediate School District Advisory Committee. This is a very special award which honors Specia= l Talented Recognized Individuals Providing Education to <= u>Special Students. The award is given to an individual nominated from each sc= hool district who makes a significant difference in the life of their students. Jeremy Macejewski, CPS Student Services Coordinator/Athletic Director, was selected for this award in the 2006-07 school year.

·      =          A collaboration meeting between = Sandusky, Deckerville and CPS School Districts Superintendents and Board Members will= be held on May 22^nd.

·      =          BOARD ACTION:        &= nbsp;   Motion By: C. Amey            =    Supported By: G. Travis

Passed:&nb= sp; By unanimous vote that the Carson= ville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the agreem= ent with Maier Driver Education Schools, L.L.C. to oversee the Driver Education Program at CPS Schools as presented

Margie Christenbery, Business Manager repo= rted that:

·            = ;   Harold Titus, Margie Christenbery and Ed James met with the MSBO Energy Essentials Program consultant. The consu= ltant then did a walk through of the buildings and met with the custodial staff. The Energy Essentials Task Force w= ill meet on May 7^th for the initial full team meeting.

Joseph Sutherland, Elementary Principal, reported that:

·            = ;   Miss Robson’s 6= ^th grade science classes will host a science fair on Friday, April 18, in the = CPS Elementary gym from 1:00-2:30 PM. The public is invited to attend.<= /o:p>

·            = ;   Fourth grade students= will be tested for band instruments on Friday, April 18.

·            = ;   Elementary Spring Pictures will be taken on April 24^th.

·            = ;   The Elementary Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held on May 3^rd

·            = ;   The PTA is sponsoring= a Gold Party on Saturday, May 17, from 9-12 (noon) in the CPS Elementary Libr= ary. Bring your unwanted, outdated gold jewelry, and be generously paid for it. = Gold is selling at very high prices. Turn your gold into cash.

·            = ;   Kindergarten Graduati= on will be held on Friday, June 6^th, at 10:00 am in the gym. This is the graduation ceremony, but it is not the end of school. Kindergartners wi= ll return to class until June 11th.<= /o:p>

·            = ;   Several end of the year fieldtrips are being planned at the elementary. The kindergarten class will visit the Octagon Barn, 1^st grade will attend a St. Clair Community College Play, 2^nd grade will visit = the wetlands at the Sanilac Career Center and the Detroit Zoo, 3^rd grade will visit the Port Huron Museum, t= he 4^thgrade fieldtrip is to be announced, 5^th grade will visit <= st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Crossroad Village and 6^th grade = Greenfield Village.

Ann Binienda, High School Principal report= ed that:

·            = ;   Junior High students = will be starting ATV Training and Boater’s Safety Classes from April 21st through May 2^nd.=

·            = ;   Student Progress Repo= rts will be sent home May 2^nd.<= /o:p>

·            = ;   As part of Severe Wea= ther Awareness Week, all CPS students participated in an Emergency Drill.=

= VII.      = Future Meetings

A.&n= bsp;           May 22, 2008      = ;            &n= bsp; Regular Board Meeting

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= VIII.      Adjournment

BOARD ACTION:<= /b>&= nbsp;           Mo= tion By: C. Schneider        &= nbsp;          Supported By: L. Blasius

Passed:   By unanimous vote that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

DATE: May 22, 2008

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<= span style=3D'font-family:"Bookman Old Style";mso-fareast-font-family:Batang'>Cr= aig Schneider, Secretary