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 Reagan Frostic and
Liliana Grigg
Present: M.A. Magri, C. Schneider, L. Blasius, C. Amey, G. Travis,
C. Knaggs, P. Ganley
H. Titus, A. Binienda, J.
Sutherland, S. Cole
Absent: M. Christenbery
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. Middle School Intervention
Teacher under New Business.
III.
Public Input
None
IV.
Consent
Agenda
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda as presented
V.
New
Business
A. Band Trip
This agenda item was withdrawn.
B. Physical Education/Nutrition
Presentation
This item was tabled until a
later meeting.
B1. Stage Purchase
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: G. Travis Supported By:
C. Amey
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the purchase
of a stage as presented.
C. Teacher Tenure Recommendations
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported By:
C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the following
Elementary Teacher Probationary Status Recommendations as presented.
Fiona Fisher - From
Probation IV to Tenure
Jennifer Saunders - From Probation IV to Tenure
Adam Dorland - From Probation IV to
Tenure
Amy Jo Foote - From Probation IV to Tenure
Jacqueline Steigerwald - From Probation II to Probation III
Kristyn Theobald - From Probation II to Probation
III
Peggy Montei - From Probation II to
Probation III
Eugene Binder - From Probation I to
Probation II
Michelle Barnett From Probation I to
Probation II
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
following High School Teacher Probationary Status Recommendations as presented.
Adam
Dorland From
Probation IV to Tenure
Mike
Steinhoff From
Probation IV to Tenure
Jaymi
Frizzle From
Probation IV to Tenure
Carolyn
Ford From
Probation III to Probation IV
Jennifer
Abbott From
Probation II to Probation III
Nicole
Miodowski From
Probation I to Probation II
George
Smith From
Probation I to Probation II
D. Closed Session
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Schneider Supported By:
P. Ganley
Board of
Education adjourns to Closed Session at 7:12 p.m. for the purpose of discussing
negotiations.
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Schneider Supported By:
C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School
District Board of Education return to Open Session at 8:20 p.m.
E. Principal Candidate -
Recommendation
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported By: L. Blasius
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Personnel Committee recommendation to hire Brenda Cutler
to the position of Elementary Principal.
F. Curriculum Director Position -
Recommendation
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported By: G. Travis
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Personnel Committee recommendation to hire Martha
Essenmacher to the position of K-12 Curriculum Director.
G. Middle School Intervention
Teacher - Recommendation
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Personnel Committee recommendation to hire Timothy
Brabant to the position of Middle School Intervention Teacher.
VI.
Information
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary
Principal reported that
Ø
CPS
Elementary School will be moving to Camp Ozanam on June 8th, 9th,
10th, & 11th. Camp volunteers are needed.
Ø
Ms.
Robson and her sixth grade students had a successful, well attended Alternative
Energy Fair.
Ø
The
Elementary School has organized softball and kickball for students at recess.
Also, Mr. Dorland has outlined a mile track for the Walking Club.
Ø
Thank
you to the Carsonville Fire Department for helping with the Elementary Fire
Drill.
Ann Binienda, High School Principal
reported that
Ø
Prom
will be held on May 9th. Tickets are $25 per person.
Ø
Seventh
and Eighth Grade “Spelling B” students will compete at the Sanilac Career
Center.
Ø
Junior
High Mass Band will be held at the High School on Tuesday, April 21st.
Ø
Thank
you to the Carsonville Fire Department for helping with the High School Fire
Drill.
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
that
Ø
Todd
Christy generously donated 2 Network Closets, Network Switches and Fiber Line
to the District.
Ø
Jeremy
Macejewski, Athletic Director will be looking into the installation of a
Backstop Net at the High School. This net will aide in the prevention of foul
balls flying onto M-46.
Ø
BOARD ACTION: Motion By:
C. Amey Supported
By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves early graduation for two Alternative Education students,
provided that they meet all the requirements as presented.
Mary Anne, Board of Education
President reported that
Ø
CPS
Alumni Timothy Blasius was named a University of Michigan Angell Scholar. Tim
has maintained all As with a full course load for 6 consecutive terms. Also, as
one of the top 5% of his class, Tim has been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.
VII Future
Meetings
A.
May
14, 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 8:45 p.m.
DATE: May
14, 2009
Louise
Blasius, Secretary