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 Cheyenne Kelley,
Kyle Willis, Thomas Schultz, Marina Meddaugh & Christian Falls
Present: M.A. Magri, L. Blasius, C. Amey, G. Travis, C. Knaggs, P.
Ganley
H. Titus, A. Binienda, J.
Sutherland, M. Christenbery, S. Cole
Absent: C. Schneider
II.
Approval of Agenda
BOARD ACTION: Motion:
By: C. Knaggs Supported
By: P. Ganley
Passed: By
unanimous vote that
the Agenda be approved as presented.
III.
Public Input
None
IV.
Consent
Agenda
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported
By: L. Blasius
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda as presented
V.
New
Business
A. 4th Grade Reading
Demonstration
Fourth grade students Cheyenne
Kelley, Kyle Willis, Thomas Schultz, Marina Meddaugh and Christian Falls wrote
and read a short story to individual members of the Board. Also, each student
shared a leveled reading book and talked with their Board Member about school.
Afterwards cookies and milk were enjoyed by parents, students and Board
Members.
B. Teacher Tenure Recommendation
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: P. Ganley Supported
By: G. Travis
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the
following Alternative Education Teacher Probationary Status Recommendation as
presented.
Albert Lowry - From Probation II to
III
C. Band Uniforms
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: L. Blasius Supported
By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of
Education approves the sale of the old band uniforms with the proceeds from
this sale to be put in a band uniform replacement/repair fund.
D. Sanilac ISD Budget Resolution
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: P. Ganley Supported By: L. Blasius
Passed: By
unanimous roll-call vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District
Board of Education approves the 2009-10 ISD General Education Budget as
presented.
E. Sanilac ISD Board Election
BOARD ACTION: Motion
By: C. Knaggs Supported By: L.
Blasius
Passed: By unanimous
roll-call vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of
Education designates Paul Ganley as its representative to serve on the 2009
electoral body responsible for electing members to the Sanilac County
Intermediate School District Board of Education. Also, the Board directs its
representative Paul Ganley to vote for candidates – whoever the Sandusky Board
supports between Brian Mellstead and Nort Schramm. To also vote for John
Tanton, Debi Dhooghe and Paul Muxlow at least on the first ballot taken at the
June 1, 2009 election.
F. Baccalaureate
By unanimous consensus of the Board of
Education, CPS School District is referring Baccalaureate Services to the
discretion of the local parishes and churches. The CPS School’s facilities, if
needed, will be available upon request.
G. MiBLISi
The Carsonville – Port Sanilac
Elementary School has applied for a three year MiBLISi Grant. This grant is
designed to help students become better readers who use appropriate behavior
resulting in increased student success in the school and community.
H. Alternative Education Program
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Amey Supported By: G. Travis
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the restructure of the Alternative Education Teaching Staff
for the 2009-2010 school year. The new structure will include a part-time
Student Coordinator and 2 teachers.
I. Varsity Football Coach
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Knaggs Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the hire of the 2009-2010 Fall Coaches as follows:
Varsity
Volleyball Jennifer Abbott
8th
Grade Volleyball Fiona Fisher
Varsity
Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country Lance Adams
Varsity
Football Jeremy
Macejewski
Varsity
Football Assistant Mike Steinhoff
Junior Varsity
Football Tim
Brabant
Junior High
Football Adam Dorland
Varsity Cheer
Coach Marie Willis
Junior Varsity
Cheerleading Nicole Miodowski
Elementary
Girls’ Basketball Michelle Robson
J. JV Football Coach
See item I.
K. Eight Man Football Report
The Board of Education reviewed the
Varsity Football schedule for next fall. There are seven games on the schedule
and two more games revolving around a playoff schedule that will be completed
very soon.
The most important part of the
discussion centered on the opening game on Saturday, August 29th in
Engadine, which is located in the Upper Peninsula.
All of the travel plans and exact
times are not completed, however the games are scheduled. The Junior Varsity
Team will play Friday, August 28th at 4:30 p.m. The Varsity Game
will be played at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday the 29th of August, because
this will allow the entire Eastern half of the Upper Peninsula to come to the
game and observe the FIRST Eight Man Football contest to be played in Upper
Peninsula History. A majority of the small schools in the Upper Peninsula will
be playing eight man football the following year.
Our JV and Varsity teams will travel
to the Engadine Area and camp out for at least Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Engadine Athletic Boosters will feed our teams on Friday and Saturday. This
will be a very special, once in a lifetime experience for our athletes who will
become the foundation of a new era in football at CPS and across the State.
In the fall of 1936, Newaygo High
School played a number of 8-player football games at the request of the MHSAA.
The request was a response to growing interest in 6 and 8-player football in
the state of Michigan, especially among smaller schools. The coaches and administrators responded
favorably to the games indicating they liked eight-man football game as well or
better than the eleven-man game for a number of reasons.
·
Play was more open and exciting to
watch.
·
Chance of injury was decreased because
the game tended to have fewer plays on which players “piled up.”
·
Expenses for equipment and
transportation were lessened
·
Addressed squad size and matching
issues in smaller schools (i.e., with limited numbers in small schools,
underclassmen are required to play with upperclassmen and, “some small boys are
pitted against boys much too old and too heavy for them.”)
Carsonville – Port Sanilac was the
first to declare the starting of a new direction in football. At that time in
November of 2008, we had no opponents on the horizon, but now we have a
complete schedule for both JV & Varsity and the Michigan High School
Athletic Association is planning for 30-60 schools to be active in 8 man
football in 2010-11 and a state championship will be held.
The entire
trip to Engadine will be privately funded.
L. Superintendent Evaluation
Each member of the Board received a
Superintendent Evaluation Form to be returned to Board President, Mary Anne
Magri by May 29th. Ms. Magri will then put together a summary evaluation
and meet with the Superintendent. A completed report should be ready for the
June 2009 meeting.
M. Closed Session
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Knaggs Supported By: L. Blasius
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education adjourn to closed session at 9:22 p.m. for the purpose of
negotiations.
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: L. Blasius Supported By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education return to open session at 10:00 p.m.
VI.
Information
Margie Christenbery, Business Manager
reported that
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The
MESSA rates for the 2009-10 school year have increased 9.26%.
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The
District will be applying for the ARRA Food Service Equipment Grant. CPS is eligible to apply for $25,000 to be
used for equipment that focuses on improving the quality of school food service,
improving the safety of the food served, improving overall energy efficiency
and equipment that supports expanded participation.
Ann Binienda, High School Principal
reported that
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Senior
final exams will be held on May 28th and 29th.
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The
Senior Breakfast will be June 3rd at 9:00 a.m. and graduation
rehearsal at 10:00 p.m.
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High
School Graduation will be held on June 7th at 2:00 p.m.
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The
High School has applied to the Sanilac Sheriff Department for a matching
“Secure Our Schools” Grant. If approved, the High School will be able to
purchase additional security cameras for the outside of the building.
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Michael Steinhoff has
been selected to receive the STRIPES award from the Sanilac Intermediate School
District Advisory Committee.
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Commended
Mrs. Maher on her hard work and planning of another successful Prom.
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary
Principal reported that
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CPS
Elementary School will be moving to Camp Ozanam on June 8th, 9th,
10th, & 11th.
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Additional
cameras have been added to monitor the outside of the elementary building.
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The
PTA held a great Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
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The
PTA granted each elementary teacher $150.00 for classroom supplies
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Thanked
everyone who worked so hard to make the Elementary Daddy/Daughter Dance a success.
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
that
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French
& Associates, Architects for the new Alternative Education Building agreed
to discount their fee from $6,844 to $3,422.
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BOARD ACTION: Motion By: P. Ganley Supported By: C.
Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous
vote that the Board of Education approves the parental request to allow their
children to cross the road during pickup or drop off.
Mary Anne, Board of Education
President
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Commended
all who helped make the senior interviews a success.
VII Future
Meetings
A.
June
11, 2009 Regular
Board Meeting
VIII Adjournment
BOARD ACTION: Motion By: L.
Blasius Supported By: P.
Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
meeting be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
DATE: June
11, 2009
Louise
Blasius, Secretary