CARSONVILLE-PORT SANILAC SCHOOLS

100 North Goetze Road

Carsonville, Michigan  48419

(810) 657-9393

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

 

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.

High School IMC

MINUTES

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. Maher, C. Schneider, L. Blasius, C. Amey, G. Travis, C. Knaggs, P. Ganley

                           A. Binienda, J. Sutherland, M. Christenbery, S. Cole         

 

Absent:             H. Titus

           

II.             Approval of Agenda

BOARD ACTION:            Motion: By: C. Schneider                               Supported By:  C. Amey

Passed:   By unanimous vote that the Agenda be approved with the addition of N. Hiring of Coaches and

O. Board Projects 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.    Kitchen Staff Positions

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

         Passed:      By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the hire of Lindsay Carter & Shannon Taylor to the position of Cooks and Christy Bean & Susan Heberling to the positions of Food Service Aides.  

 

B.    Elementary Aide Positions

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: C. Schneider                                    Supported By:  C. Amey

         Passed:      By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the hire of Christina Leen, Michelle Herrington & Sherry Johnson to the position of Elementary Aides.

 

C.    Custodial Position

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: L. Blasius                                         Supported By:  P. Ganley

         Passed:      By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the hire of Beth Cain to the position of part-time Elementary Custodian.  

 

D.    Teacher Resignations

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: G. Travis                                           Supported By:  C. Schneider

         Passed:      By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the resignations of Elementary Teacher/Varsity Football Coach, Eric Frank and High School Teacher/JV Football Coach, Tim Roberts.

 

E.    Teaching Positions

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: P. Ganley                                          Supported By:  C. Schneider

         Passed:      By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the hire of Nicole Miodowski to the position of JH Math/Science Teacher and Eugene Binder to the position of 5th Grade Teacher.

 

 

 

F.    Introduction of New Employees

Joe Sutherland, Elementary Principal introduced new staff members –

Michelle Barnett – Kindergarten Teacher

Eugene Binder – 5th Grade Teacher

Beth Cain – Elementary Custodian

Michelle Herrington, Elementary Aide

Sherry Johnson – Elementary Aide

Christina Leen – Elementary Aide

Darwin Smith – Elementary Custodian

Elizabeth Smith-Corso – Elementary Special Education Aide

Shannon Taylor – Elementary Cook

Jeff Thompson – Elementary Counselor

 

Ann Binienda, High School Principal introduced new staff members –

Christy Bean – High School Food Service Aide

Lindsay Carter – High School Cook

Greg Fruge – Sub Bus Driver

Susan Heberling – High School Food Service Aide/Sub Bus Driver

Nicole Miodowski – Junior High Math/Science Teacher

 

G.    Short Reception with Employees

The Board of Education held a 20 minute reception to meet with the new employees.

 

H.    Elementary Parking/Playground Project

This matter was tabled to be addressed at a future meeting.

 

I.     Elementary Security Update

This matter was tabled to be addressed at a future meeting.

 

J.    Library Coordinator Position

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: C. Amey                                Supported By:  C. Knaggs

Passed:        By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the appointment of Marge Fruge to work in the Elementary Library two - half days a week.

 

K.    Special Education/Counselor Secretary Position

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: C. Schneider                        Supported By:  C. Knaggs

Passed:         By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves that, due to the additional job responsibilities placed upon the Special Education/Counselor Secretary position, the wages for this position be brought to the same wages received for the Secretary to the Principal position.

 

L.    Food Service Coordinator

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: C. Schneider                        Supported By:  C. Knaggs

Passed:         By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves that the wage for the position of Food Service Coordinator be set at $14.02.

 

M.   08-09 Board Goals

The Board of Education will review the proposed goals for the 2008-09 school year and will revisit this matter at the regular October Meeting.

 

N.    Hiring of Coaches

BOARD ACTION:  Motion By: G. Travis                               Supported By:  P. Ganley

Passed:         By unanimous vote that the Board of Education approves the hire of Scott Steele to the position of Varsity Football Coach, Joe Rickett to the position of Varsity Assistant Coach and Keith Albrecht to the position of Varsity Assistant.

 

O.    Board Projects

The Board of Education appointed the following special project groups.

 

Appointed to standardize the interview and evaluation process are Cathy Knaggs, Craig Schneider and M.A. Magri

 

Appointed to the Alternative Education Program/Building Group are Louise Blasius and Gale Travis.

 

Appointed to the Grounds, Maintenance & Security Special Projects Group are Cliff Amey and Paul Ganley.

 

These Special Project Groups will update the Board on a regular basis.

VI.          Information

Margie Christenbery reported that

 

Ø  The tentative student enrollment is 632. This is an increase of 15 students compared to the spring count and 11 students compared with the count last fall. The official student count day is September 24th. 

 

Joseph Sutherland, Elementary Principal reported that

 

Ø  The PTA purchased DVD/VCR players for each classroom and donated the racks to hold them under the TVs. The teachers also requested many items in their classrooms, which the PTA was able to supply.
The students and staff of CPS are very fortunate to have such a great PTA supporting our school.

OFFICERS FOR 2008/2009
President - Corrine Hyatt
Vice-President - Karen Davis
Vice-President - Karen Taylor
Treasurer - Ronda Oliver
Secretary - Janine Forton

 

Ø  The annual Elementary Candy Sale started today (September 12th) and will continue until Monday, September 29th. This Annual Fall Fundraiser raises money for Elementary assemblies, Camp Ozanam, Battle of the Books, Reading Month, Family Fun Night, and many other activities.

 

Ann Binienda reported that

 

Ø  CPS had a great start to the school year with teachers returning on August 27th and students returning on September 2nd.

 

Ø  The Homecoming Parade (in Port Sanilac starting at 4:30 p.m.) and Football Game (7:00 p.m.) will be on Friday, September 19th. Homecoming Dance is 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th        

 

A.        Future Meetings

B.        October 9, 2008                 Regular Board Meeting

 

VII.        Adjournment

BOARD ACTION:            Motion By:  C. Schneider                   Supported By: P. Ganley

Passed:   By unanimous vote that the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

DATE: October 9, 2008

 

 

                                                                       

Louise Blasius, Secretary