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
Present: M.A. Magri, C. Schneider, G. Travis, C. Knaggs, P. Ganley
H. Titus, A. Binienda, J.
Sutherland, M. Christenbery, S. Cole
Absent: L. Blasius, C. Amey
II.
Approval of Agenda
BOARD ACTION: Motion:
By: C. Schneider 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. Schneider Supported By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda as presented
V.
New
Business
A. MHSAA Membership Resolution
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: G. Travis Supported By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous
vote, the Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves
the Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership Resolution for the
2009-2010 school year as presented.
B. Summer School
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: P. Ganley
Passed: By unanimous
vote, the Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District Board of Education approves the
Summer School Credit Recovery Program to start on July 14, 2009, as presented.
C. Alternative Education Staff
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: G. Travis Supported
By: C. Schneider
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Carsonville – Port Sanilac School District Board of
Education approves the hire of Suzan Emerick to the position of Alternative
Education Teacher to begin in the 2010-11 school year.
D. Eight Man Football
The Board of Education reviewed
the Varsity Football schedule for next fall. The schedule is complete, with a
full 9 game scheduled for each team. Within those 9 games, a 5 team conference
is being considered by the Athletic Directors.
The most important part of the
discussion centered on plans for the opening game on Saturday, August 29th in
Engadine, which is located in the Upper Peninsula. At this time, the Varsity
Football Team, the band and cheerleaders are all making their plans for the
trip. We are still working with Engadine to provide a JV game which would be
played on 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. This will be a very special, once in a lifetime experience
for our athletes.
Carsonville – Port Sanilac was
the first school in the State of Michigan to declare the starting of a new
direction in football. When the decision to form an eight man football team was
made in November of 2008, we had no opponents on the horizon. Now we have a
complete schedule for both JV & Varsity. 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.
Prior to 1944, Carsonville High
School played less than 11 man football for a 5 year period. At our first home
game on Friday, September 4th against Owen-Gage, we would like to honor the
players from that era. Please call the Superintendent’s Office at 810-657-9393
with any information that would help us locate these individuals, so we can
personally provide for them at that game
The entire trip to Engadine
will be privately funded. The Board of Education has directed Mr. Titus to
coordinate all Engadine Trip Fundraisers.
E. ARRA Report
Margie Christenbery reported on
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. The district
will receive funds from the stabilization fund to help offset the upcoming
state aid reduction. The district will have to demonstrate through
reporting (details not finalized) that the funds have been used to meet
the objectives of the grant. We have also coordinated with the
Intermediate School District to complete the ARRA-Special
Education Stabilization Funds Application.
F. Closed Session
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported
By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education adjourn to closed session at 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of
negotiations.
BOARD
ACTION: Motion By: C. Schneider Supported By: C. Knaggs
Passed: By unanimous vote that the Board of
Education return to open session at 9:30 p.m.
VI.
Information
Ann Binienda, High School Principal
reported that
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High
School Graduation and the last day of school were very successful. All staff members participated in an end of
the year Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
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The
trees in front of the High School are being evaluated and some may be removed,
while others will be trimmed.
Joseph Sutherland, Elementary
Principal reported that
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On
Thursday, June 11th, the 2008-09 school year ended on a positive note.
Elementary students spent 3 ½ days at Camp Ozanam. Their many activities
included archery, the Whispering Pines Petting Zoo, Field Day and a PTA
sponsored end of the year lunch.
Harold Titus, Superintendent reported
on the
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End
of Year Library Report submitted by Marge Fruge, Elementary and High School
Librarian, which included:
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The
Elementary School has 396 library patrons, a total of 9,263 titles, 11,582
copies and the total 08/09 library additions are 716.
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The
High School has 412 patrons, a total of 7,667 titles, 8,804 copies and the
total 08/09 library additions are 293.
·
Thank
you for library donations from the family of Frank J. and Anne Louise Magri,
Harold and Dawn Titus in memory of Anne Louise Magri, Margie Christenbery, Brenda
Nichol, the Sanilac District Library, the Moore Public Library, the CPS
National Honor Society and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
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The
End of Year Athletic Report submitted by Jeremy Macejewski, Athletic Director,
which included:
·
A
meeting of the coaching staff was held on June 9th.
·
Seventy-three
students received Athletic Physicals this year at McKenzie Memorial Hospital.
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Baseball
had 30 participants, softball - 25, Girls’ Track - 23 and Boys’ Track - 30.
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Nine
(9) JV and Varsity Football Games have been scheduled.
·
On
August 8th the Coaching Staff will have a “CPS Pride Day”.
Activities include cleaning, painting, organizing of athletic equipment, etc.
·
Safety
straps for the basketball goals located in the High School Gym will be
installed the week of June 29th.
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The
Michigan High School Athletic Association requires that one week annually no
athletic activities be held. Therefore, from June 28th through July
5th there will be no athletic activities allowed. No weights, open
gyms, etc.
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The
CPS Friend of Athletics Award goes to Greg and Marge Fruge. They have gone
above and beyond the call of duty and we are blessed to have them at CPS.
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The
End of Year Grounds Report submitted by Jeremy Macejewski, which included:
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Completed
grounds upgrades include trimming of trees and shrubs at the High School,
removal of a trash pile, spring cleaning and clearing of the Cross Country
Trails, tree trimming and sidewalk edging at the Elementary.
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Supervision
of community service helpers is complete.
·
Assistance
is needed with the flower gardens at the High School and Elementary.
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Coordination
with Ed James, Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor for weed control and spraying
of the athletic fields will be done.
·
Groundskeeper
hours for March, April and May total 178.
·
Repair
of lawn equipment has been made.
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The
Summer Work Program Report, submitted by Jeremy Macejewski, which included:
CPS is approved by Thumb Works as a
designated work site for the Summer Youth Employment Program. The District will
have 4 employees this summer. Interviews of prospective employees will be held
next week. Mr. Macejewski is coordinating the start-up of this program with
Qualified Staffing, Inc. Qualified Staffing will handle all aspects of employee
pay and CPS is responsible for supervision. If an employee is unsatisfactory,
Qualified Staffing will remove them and another will be sent. This should be a
great benefit for our school system.
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Mr.
Titus has been in contact with the Village of Carsonville regarding a crossing
guard for elementary students. The Village is reviewing their obligation to
provide one.
VII Future
Meetings
A.
June
30, 2009 Budget
Amendment Meeting
B.
June
30, 2009 Budget
Adoption Meeting
VIII Adjournment
BOARD ACTION: Motion By: C.
Schneider Supported By: P.
Ganley
Passed: By unanimous vote that the
meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
DATE: June
30, 2009
Louise
Blasius, Secretary