Attachment #1 HUDSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3886 Van Buren Street June 11, 2017 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Bowerman, Davis, Hall, Kapenga, Sneden, Tuttle Administrators Present: Akins, Briggs, Ceglarek, Decker, Feenstra, Smith President Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Student Council Update Jacob Hooper, Junior, reported that the Student Council welcomed 8 th grade students who will be serving on the council at the end of the school year. Their last event of the year was the Academic Rally, which was a huge success. Teaching and Learning Feature Joy Essenburg and computer applications class students Will Harper, Garrin Szukalowski, Brandon VanSprange, and Gavin Zonyk demonstrated their Arduino kit projects. Ardunio is an open-source electronics prototyping platform intended for artist, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Board Presentation Andy Tabisz, Lead Innovator for WorkSmart Database Masters, LLC, presented Joy Essenburg and her students a $500 check to purchase seven Ardunio kits. Invitation to Address the Board President Hall opened the floor to the audience. No one made a request. Board Minutes Motion by Tuttle, supported by Bowerman to accept the minutes of the May 11 regular meeting, the May 22 special meeting, and the May 22 work session as presented. Accounts Payable/Financial Report Patrick Briggs, Director of Business and Finance, presented the financial report as of May 31, 2017, which showed the general fund revenues of $50,396,163 and the expenditures of $54,084,650. Motion by Sneden, supported by Kapenga to accept the financial report as presented. Technology Bid Recommendations Motion by Bowerman, supported by Sneden to approve the following technology bids as presented by Jeff Smucker, Director of Technology: Electronic Door Lock Recommendation for Bauer, Georgetown, Jamestown Lower & Upper Progressive Hardware Suppliers, LLC - $32,274.00 Fiber Bid Replacement and Maintenance Recommendation Buist Electric - $30,888.00
Board Minutes 2 Attachment #1 Human Resource Items Motion by Davis, supported by Bowerman to approve the following human resource items as presented by Scott Smith, Director of Human Resources/Assessment. Certified Hires: Zachary Nowicki JV Boys Cross Country Coach, High School Chris Bolhuis Raychel Figurski JV Girls Cross Country Coach, High School Chris Bolhuis Zach VanNoord Freshman Boy s Basketball Coach, High School Rick Costen Raychel Figurski Math Teacher, Freshman Campus Steve Roellin Certified Changes: Jennifer Baker 2016-17.54 Resource Room Teacher, Georgetown 2017-18 Kindergarten Teacher, Georgetown Diana Bast 2016-17 1 st grade Teacher, Georgetown 2017-18 2 nd grade Teacher, Georgetown Mandy Boes 2016-17 PreK Teacher, Forest Grove 2017-18 1 st grade Teacher, Forest Grove Rebecca Conner 2016-17 PreK Teacher, South 2017-18 PreK Teacher, Jamestown Lower Jeannette Crottie 2016-17.5 PreK Teacher, ECC 2017-18 Full Time PreK Teacher, ECC Betsy Dmitruk 2016-17 English/History Teacher, Riley 2017-18.4 Job Share Resource Room Teacher, Riley Char Greenlund 2016-17 2 nd grade Teacher, Georgetown 2017-18 4 th grade Teacher, Georgetown Diana Joostberns 2016-17 3 rd grade Teacher, Park 2017-18 3 rd grade Teacher, South
Board Minutes 3 Attachment #1 Kara Machiela 2016-17 PreK Teacher, Bauer 2017-18 Kindergarten Teacher, Bauer Ann McDonald 2016-17 3 rd grade Teacher, Georgetown 2017-18 S.T.E.A.M. Teacher, Bauer & Forest Grove Curt McDowell 2016-17 Assistant Principal, High School 2017-18 Edgenuity Coordinator, High School Mieke Mutschler 2016-17 3 rd grade Teacher, Park 2017-18 4 th grade Teacher, Park James Sheckler 2016-17 Music Teacher, Park 2017-18 Music/Computers Teacher, Riley Kelly TenBrock 2016-17 Math Teacher, High School 2017-18 Computer Science Teacher, High School Jillian Vanderbur 2016-17 4 th grade Teacher, Bauer 2017-18 5 th grade Teacher, Bauer Malyn VanKoevering 2016-17 2 nd grade Teacher, Georgetown 2017-18 1 st grade Teacher, Georgetown Karen Walenta 2016-17 5 th grade Teacher, South 2017-18 5 th grade Teacher, Georgetown Mackenzie Yankee 2016-17 Kindergarten Teacher, Georgetown 2017-18 2 nd grade Teacher, Georgetown Maegan Wert 2016-17 PreK Teacher, ECC 2017-18 PreK Teacher, Alward Leaves: One maternity leave request received and recommended for approval for the 2017-18 school year. An additional unpaid year leave request for the 2017-18 school year received and recommended for denial Hudsonville Education Association Teacher 2-year Contract Motion by Davis, supported by Sneden to approve the 2-year teacher contract as presented by Scott Smith, Director of Human Resources/Assessment.
Board Minutes 4 Attachment #1 Trip Requests Motion by Kapenga, supported by Bowerman to approve the following trip requests: East Coast Trip, Baldwin Street Middle School, June 10-16, 2018 East Coast Trip, Riley Street Middle School, June 9-June 15, 2018 Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership Renewal Motion by Bowerman, supported by Tuttle to approve the 2017-18 MHSAA Membership Resolution as presented by Dr. Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent. Food Service Budget 2017-18 Stacey Wykoski, Food Service Director, presented the 2017-18 food service budget. This will come before the board for formal approval at the special meeting on June 26, 2018. Van Purchase Patrick Briggs, Director of Business and Finance, presented a recommendation on the purchase of one 2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 passenger van. This recommendation will come before the board at the June 26 special meeting. Teacher Tenure Status As a matter of information, listed is movement of teachers on probation and those moving to tenure the 2017-18 school year: 2nd yr. probation 3rd yr. probation 4th yr. probation 5th yr. probation Tenure Baker, Jennifer Busscher, Christine Crosby, Sydney Dmitruk, Betsy Burgess, Emily *Baker, Wendy Harder, Allyson Darish, Skylar Holtrop, Luke Feenstra, Sarah Balkema, Katie Rivera, MaryBeth Golin, Ashley Isenga, Amanda *Griffith, Jennifer Becksfort, Kelsey VanNoord, Zach Randall, Kate Leeuwenburg, Brennan Johnson, Anne Bosch, Miriam Waldron, Megan TenBrock, Ashley Reed, Chelsea McCool, Kurt Chmura, Meagan Whittle, Sarah Tubergen, Jeff Mutschler, Mieke Hawks, Amanda Ysseldyke, Carrie Sall, Brad Hoekstra, Becca Stutz, Jen Holland, Abigayle Vanderbur, Jilliam Jacobs, Zachary Jagger, Lauren Joostberns, Diana *Lanphear, Jennifer Matzke, Nichole Melton, Amy Myaard, Emily Oswald, Alyssa Reisdorff, Rebecca Rybicki, Kara Smith, Jencen Tans, Tamela Terpstra, Audra Totten, Angela Wybenga, Ashley * Achieved tenure in another district 2 years of probation required. Policy Review ~ Section 7000 (Property) Section 7000 (Property) was provided and will be reviewed at the next work session. The policy will be made available for public review for the next thirty days.
Board Minutes 5 Attachment #1 Bond Update Dr. Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent, shared photos of the progress on the Alward Elementary addition. Superintendent Report Dr. Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent, provided a report on the possible new changes to the Michigan Pension and Retirement System. He reported on the progress towards a recommendation to hire a new Alward Elementary Principal. The process will continue into the summer months. He congratulated the varsity girls water polo team for achieving the state title this spring. Adjournment Motion by Sneden, supported by Tuttle to adjourn 8:23 p.m. Robin VandenBerg, Recording Secretary for the Board of Education